Millenariarn Movement
A movement made up of people who anticipate a dramatic change that will bring about a perfect future
Deformation Thesis
The term used by sociologists to describe the dynamic and rapid shifts in organizational form and activities of groups and organizations in response to societal influences
Eschatology
A part of theology that refers to the final events of the world
Armageddon
The final decisive battle between good and evil
Disfellowship
The Witness term for excommunication
Anomie
A sense of powerlessness or worthlessness, leading eventually to a feeling of alienation
Argot
A special language peculiar to a group