Religious organizations that form by breaking away from churches due to disagreement about church doctrine are called:

A) churches
B) sects
C) cults
D) denominations
E) ecclesia

Sects are religious organizations that form by breaking away from churches due to disagreement about church doctrine. They often portray themselves as a return to the original principles of the religion, and they tend to place more emphasis on individual interpretation of scripture. In contrast, denominations typically form over time as a result of geographic separation or cultural differences, while cults typically have a charismatic leader and often involve practices that are considered extreme or outside of mainstream beliefs. Churches and ecclesia refer to broader terms for religious institutions that may include multiple denominations or sects.