A religious group forms around the shared belief that we are

A religious group forms around the shared belief that we are surrounded by aliens, who are coming to earth in readily apparent UFOs. This group would be an example of a (an):

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According to the dictionary meanings:

(i) A religious denomination is a subgroup that operates under

a common name, tradition or identity, they are united under a common faith.

(ii) A cult is a social or religious group with socially deviant beliefs and practices.

(iii) A church is a buiding of christian worship used by public.

Following this jargon, the abovementioned religious group formed around the shared

belief will be an example of cult.