Denominations as a typology was created by Niebuhr (1929) which identifies the unique characteristics of this religious organisation. A denomination would have a formal organisation structure with a hierarchy of paid officials but as an organisation it is smaller than a church. Generally, they would be accepting of wider society drawing in a variety of members from differing social backgrounds but their appeal is not universal. They place minor restrictions on their members meaning they will have a few key regulations which must be followed. Denominations do not identify with the state and believe that the church and state should be separated. However, denominations do not claim to have monopoly on religious truth and they are tolerant of other religions.