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Glossary

Quick reference to a variety of terms commonly used in association with alternative religions.
Glossary definition of "neo-paganism"
Glossary definition of the term "neo-paganism."
Suppressive Person
Glossary definition of the term "Suppressive Person" or "SP" as used in Scientology.
Abrahamic Religions
Glossary definition of the term Abrahamic religions.
Anthropomorphism
Glossary definition of the term anthropomorphism.
Clear
Glossary definition of the term Clear as used in Scientology.
Cult
Glossary definition of the word cult.
Daemon
Glossary definition of the term daemon, particularly how it is applied within the Western Occult Tradition.
Divination
Glossary definition of the term divination.
Engram
Glossary definition of the word engram as used in Scientology.
Eschatology
Glossary definition of the term eschatology.
Hermeticism And Hermetic Beliefs
Glossary definition of the term Hermeticism as used in religious and occult studies.
Mythology
Glossary definition of the term mythology.
Neoplatonism
Glossary definition of the term Neoplatonism.
New Religious Movement
Glossary definition of the term new religious movement.
Occult
Glossary definition of the word occult.
Operating Thetan
Glossary definition of the term Operating Thetan.
Personal Development Movement
Glossary definition of the term personal development movement.
Pre-Clear
Glossary definition of the term pre-Clear as used in Scientology.
Qiblih - Point of Adoration
Glossary definition of the term Qiblih as used in the Baha'i Faith.
Supernatural / Paranormal
Glossary definition of the terms supernatural and paranormal.
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