List of new religious movements

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For an alternative list of new religious movements see List of religions: New religious movements.

This List of new religious movements (NRMs) lists groups that either identify themselves as religious, ethical or spiritual organizations or are generally seen as such by religious scholars, which are not recognized as standard denominations, churches, or religious bodies. This list reflects the fact that there is no generally agreed upon scholarly definition of religion. Many new religious movements are often popularly and pejoratively cults, but are also labelled so by some sociologists and religious scholars, who use neutral definitions or descriptions for the word cult. See list of groups referred to as cults.

The definitions of "new" vary greatly. Some authors such as Eileen Barker and David V. Barret, see as new movements those originating or appearing in a new context after World War II, others define as "new" movements originating after the Bahá'í Faith (mid 19th century) or even everything originating after Sikhism (17th century).

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  • Groups that appeared before the end of WWII will be marked as such;
  • Some movements are listed by the name of their founder, because the public identifies the founder with the movement, or because the movement has yet to be named, or because the name is unknown;
  • Known defunct new religious movements are designated as such.
  • Parody religions are excluded

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