dissenting sect

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• The Quakers originated as a dissenting sect in 17th-century England.
• Historically, many new religions began as dissenting sects from established faiths.
• Historically, members of a dissenting sect often faced severe persecution from the state church.
• The small community was considered a dissenting sect due to its unconventional beliefs.
• The group formed a dissenting sect due to fundamental disagreements over doctrine.
• He was ostracized for joining a dissenting sect that challenged traditional doctrines.
• His research paper examines the social impact of a small dissenting sect on the local community.
• The authorities often viewed any dissenting sect with suspicion and hostility.
• While the mainstream church preached conformity, this dissenting sect championed individual interpretation of scripture.
• Their radical interpretations caused them to form a separate dissenting sect.
• Over time, what was once a radical dissenting sect became a recognized and respected denomination.
• The leader of the dissenting sect preached a message of spiritual independence.
• Her ancestors were part of a dissenting sect that fled to America for religious freedom.
• Despite persecution, the dissenting sect continued to attract new followers.
• The authorities viewed them not as a legitimate faith but as a dangerous dissenting sect.
• This particular dissenting sect practices strict asceticism and communal living.
• The movement eventually crystallized into a distinct dissenting sect with its own unique rituals.
• The schism eventually led to the formation of a distinct dissenting sect.
• The Reformation led to the rise of numerous dissenting sects across Europe.
• Scholars are studying how this dissenting sect influenced the region's religious landscape.