Many religious groups develop by branching off of established mainstream religions.The groups that remain mainstream and differ the least from the origin religion are called:
A)cults
B)sects
C)denominations
D)movements

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The groups that branch off from mainstream religions and remain similar to the origin religion are called denominations. Cults typically have extreme or deviant beliefs, sects have significant differences from the origin religion, and movements may or may not have a connection to an established religion.

Many Religious Groups Develop by Branching Off of Established Mainstream