Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the labelling of religious groups is true?
A) the anti-cult movement uses the word "cult" on the basis of the theology of certain religious groups
B) the counter-cult movement prefaces the word "cult" with the term "destructive", focusing their attention on those religious groups that are believed to engage in mind control
C) in an international context, the word "cult" may be applied to any religious group that a particular government disapproves of
D) in contemporary society, the media emphasizes "new religious movements" rather than "cults"
E) legislation now prevents the media from portraying any religious group in a negative way
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