Question 9 (1 point) ✓ Saved What group, often categorized as an NRM or cult, has received a lot of criticism from
celebrities and former members speaking out about the practices that alienate
members from family and friends who disagree with the teachings?
The pew foundation
The church of Scientology
The Durkheim group
The Roman Catholic

The correct answer is B) The church of Scientology.

The group, often categorized as an NRM or cult, has received a lot of criticism from celebrities and former members speaking out about the practices that alienate members from family and friends who disagree with the teachings, is the church of Scientology.

Let's clarify first that NRM means "new religious movement." It is a name given to new spiritual or alternative teachings, sometimes in metaphysics are, that are growing in different parts of the world.

The church of Scientology has created so much controversy due to the things or worship that recently has made the news. It is covered in mass media due to the fact that some of its members are popular Hollywood artists that often are on the front pages of magazines, newspapers, on TV, and today, in social media.

We are talking about people like Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Kathie Holmes, and many others. Some of them had left that church that many people call a cult.

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."