Alternative Religions A-Z
Learn about the basic beliefs of a wide variety of alternative (i.e. non-mainstream) religions from across the globe.
Satanism FAQ
For many, the term "Satanism" brings to mind many unpleasant thoughts and images. Urban legends are full of supposedly Satanic deeds, but how much is truth and how much is runaway fiction and fear? Find answers to frequently asked questions about Satanic practices and beliefs.
For many, the term "Satanism" brings to mind many unpleasant thoughts and images. Urban legends are full of supposedly Satanic deeds, but how much is truth and how much is runaway fiction and fear? Find answers to frequently asked questions about Satanic practices and beliefs.
What is Your Alternative Religion?
Readers share their own personal experiences in the world of "alternative religion," following faiths often unknown or misunderstood by the common public.
Readers share their own personal experiences in the world of "alternative religion," following faiths often unknown or misunderstood by the common public.
Thelema
Thelema is a complicated set of magical, mystical and religious beliefs formed in the 20th century by Aleister Crowley. Thelemites might be anything from atheists to polytheists, viewing the involved beings as actual entities or primal archetypes. Today it is embraced by a variety of occult groups including the Ordo Templis Orientis (O.T.O.) and Argenteum Astrum (A:.A:.), the Order of the Silver Star.
Thelema is a complicated set of magical, mystical and religious beliefs formed in the 20th century by Aleister Crowley. Thelemites might be anything from atheists to polytheists, viewing the involved beings as actual entities or primal archetypes. Today it is embraced by a variety of occult groups including the Ordo Templis Orientis (O.T.O.) and Argenteum Astrum (A:.A:.), the Order of the Silver Star.
Alternative Religion Quick Reference Chart
Quick reference to alternative religions, including estimated number of members, founders, dates of foundation, and belief type.
Quick reference to alternative religions, including estimated number of members, founders, dates of foundation, and belief type.
Introductions to Alternative Religions - Alternative Religions 101 - …
Important and informative information about religions covered on this site, organized by religion.
Important and informative information about religions covered on this site, organized by religion.
Asatru
An introduction to Asatru, including basic beliefs.
An introduction to Asatru, including basic beliefs.
Baha'i Faith
An introduction to the Baha'i Faith, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to the Baha'i Faith, including basic beliefs and practices.
Jedi Religion (Jediism)
An introduction to Jedi Religion or Jediism, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to Jedi Religion or Jediism, including basic beliefs and practices.
Kabbalah
In introduction to Kabbalah, the multiple variations of this belief, and its connection with Judaism.
In introduction to Kabbalah, the multiple variations of this belief, and its connection with Judaism.
Occult Articles - Kabbalah - Divination - Astrology - Magic - New Age
Read about the many branches of occult study, particularly that of the western occult tradition, which is the root of the majority of paths followed by occultists in the West today.
Read about the many branches of occult study, particularly that of the western occult tradition, which is the root of the majority of paths followed by occultists in the West today.
Occultism - Western Occult Tradition
Rumor, conspiracy theories and Hollywood have created a very warped image of occult studies, leading many to use the word as synonymous with black magic and demon worship. In truth, the occult is something both much more general and much less inherently threatening. The word literally means "hidden," and occultists in the most general sense seek knowledge not obviously available.
Rumor, conspiracy theories and Hollywood have created a very warped image of occult studies, leading many to use the word as synonymous with black magic and demon worship. In truth, the occult is something both much more general and much less inherently threatening. The word literally means "hidden," and occultists in the most general sense seek knowledge not obviously available.
Paths of the Western Occult Tradition
The following is a partial list of paths within the Western Occult Tradition. Many occultists follow practices involving aspects of multiple paths. This makes generalizing about the occult extremely difficult and is the reason I find it more helpful to describe individual occult paths. In addition, not all followers of these paths label the…
The following is a partial list of paths within the Western Occult Tradition. Many occultists follow practices involving aspects of multiple paths. This makes generalizing about the occult extremely difficult and is the reason I find it more helpful to describe individual occult paths. In addition, not all followers of these paths label the…
Raelian Movement
An introduction to the Raelian Movement, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to the Raelian Movement, including basic beliefs and practices.
Rastafari
An introduction to Rastafari, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to Rastafari, including basic beliefs and practices.
Satanism
An introduction to LaVeyan Satanism, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to LaVeyan Satanism, including basic beliefs and practices.
Scientology
An introduction to Scientology, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to Scientology, including basic beliefs and practices.
Wicca
An introduction to Wicca, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to Wicca, including basic beliefs and practices.
Zoroastrianism
An introduction to Zoroastrianism, including basic beliefs and practices.
An introduction to Zoroastrianism, including basic beliefs and practices.