New religious cults, on the other hand, have short histories, few of their own texts, and teachings that are no match for the depth and completeness of traditional religions. As a result, supernatural powers have become an important tool they use to attract followers.
然而新興宗教才成立不久，自創的經典既少，教義也比不上老牌宗教深入圓融，因此「神通」就成為它們吸引新信眾的重要工具。