The Latter Day Saint movement arose in western New York, the area where its founder Joseph Smith, Jr. was raised, during a period of religious revival in the early 19th century called the Second Great Awakening. This "awakening" was a Christian response to the secularism of the Age of Enlightenment, and extended throughout the United States, particularly the frontier areas of the west. A significant early event in this Second Great Awakening was a large camp meeting that took place in 1801 at Cane Ridge, Kentucky, in which participant ...

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History of the Latter Day Saint movement, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The movement's historical context, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - Origins of the Movement, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The movement's early charismatic experiences, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - Organization of the Church of Christ, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Movement in Ohio, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Movement in Missouri, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - Church Headquarters Established in Far West, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Movement in Illinois, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Death of Joseph Smith, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - Succession Crisis of 1844, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - Further Schisms and the Mormon War in Illinois, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Movement Divided, History of the Latter Day Saint movement - The Movement Today

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As the authority of the Roman Empire dwindled in Western Europe, its territories were entered and settled by succeeding waves of "barbarian" tribal confederations, some of whom distrusted and rejected the classical culture of Rome, while others, like the Goths admired it and considered themselves the legatees and heirs of Rome. Prominent among these peoples in the movement were the Huns and Avars and Magyars with the large number of Germanic and later Slavic peoples. It must be stressed that the institution of the eastern half of the old emp ...

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Middle Ages, Middle Ages - The Early Middle Ages, Middle Ages - A new order, Middle Ages - West Roman Empire of Charlemagne crowned 800 in Rome by the Pope, Middle Ages - A Carolingian renaissance, Middle Ages - The High Middle Ages, Middle Ages - The Crusades, Middle Ages - Technology, Middle Ages - The Late Middle Ages circa 1300-1500, Middle Ages - Historiography, Middle Ages - Middle Ages in history, Middle Ages - Medieval and Middle Ages, Middle Ages - Periodization issues, Middle Ages - Religion in the Middle Ages, Middle Ages - Selected bibliography

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As the authority of the Roman Empire dwindled in Western Europe, its territories were entered and settled by succeeding waves of "barbarian" tribal confederations, some of whom distrusted and rejected the classical culture of Rome, while others, like the Goths admired it and considered themselves the legatees and heirs of Rome. Prominent among these peoples in the movement were the Huns and Avars and Magyars with t ...

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Middle Ages, Middle Ages - The Early Middle Ages, Middle Ages - A new order, Middle Ages - A Carolingian renaissance, Middle Ages - The High Middle Ages, Middle Ages - The Crusades, Middle Ages - Technology, Middle Ages - The Late Middle Ages circa 1300-1500, Middle Ages - Historiography, Middle Ages - Middle Ages in history, Middle Ages - Medieval and Middle Ages, Middle Ages - Periodization issues, Middle Ages - Religion in the Middle Ages, Middle Ages - Selected bibliography

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I AM Movement

Founded in 1930 by Guy and Edna and Guy Ballard (aka Godfry Rey King). King claimed to have met St. Germain on Mt. Shasta, where he was taken inside the mountain and shown the White Brotherhood. Author of 20 volumes of material channeled from the White Brotherhood.

(See also: I AM Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Inner Peace Movement: (IPM) IPM was founded in 1964 by Dr. Francisco Coll and others - to help searchers help themselves through the establishment of a clear two-way communication with their personal guides (or angels).

(See also: Inner Peace Movement:, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Inner Peace Movement: (IPM) IPM was founded in 1964 by Dr. Francisco Coll and others - to help searchers help themselves through the establishment of a clear two-way communication with their personal guides (or angels).

(See also: Inner Peace Movement:, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Sacred Name movement

This is a modern movement that claims that God must be addressed by a form of the Divine Name in the Old Testament (Yahweh, Jehovah, Yah, Yahvah, or some other preferred form). Whichever one true name is chosen, all other terms or names for God are considered incorrect or references to false deities. Salvation, it is believed, depends on referring to God by his correct name. Most Sacred Name groups also teach Sabbatarianism and observe Old Testament dietary laws and feasts.

(See also: Sacred Name movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

I AM Movement

Founded in 1930 by Guy and Edna and Guy Ballard (aka Godfry Rey King). King claimed to have met St. Germain on Mt. Shasta, where he was taken inside the mountain and shown the White Brotherhood. Author of 20 volumes of material channeled from the White Brotherhood.

(See also: I AM Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Jesus Only Movement

A movement in some Pentecostal circles which maintains that there is only one person in the Godhead: Jesus.

It teaches that the person of the Father became the person of the Son who then became the person of the Holy Spirit and that the persons are consecutive not simultaneous. This is in opposition to the Trinitarian interpretation. They also believe that baptism is necessary for salvation and that speaking in tongues are evidence of true conversion.

(See also: Jesus Only Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Human Potential Movement (or, Emotional Growth Movement) This is a collection of therapeutic methods involving both individualized and group working, using both mental and physical techniques.

The goal is to help individuals to advance spiritually. Examples are Esalen Growth Center programs, EST, Gestalt Therapy, Primal Scream Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Transcendental Meditation and Yoga

(See also: Human Potential Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Jesus Only Movement

A movement in some Pentecostal circles which maintains that there is only one person in the Godhead: Jesus.

It teaches that the person of the Father became the person of the Son who then became the person of the Holy Spirit and that the persons are consecutive not simultaneous. This is in opposition to the Trinitarian interpretation. They also believe that baptism is necessary for salvation and that speaking in tongues are evidence of true conversion.

(See also: Jesus Only Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Christian Identity Movement

The belief that the true identity of the ten lost tribes of Israel is the white, Anglo-Saxon race. The belief is similar to but distinct from the doctrine of British Israelism.

A number of independent churches and organizations (including some militant racist groups) make up the general movement. Some teach a form of the Serpent Seed doctrine, believing that Jews are descendants of Eve’s alleged sexual relations with the serpent and are thus not fully human. Many also hold that non-Whites are descended from the union of Cain and a woman from a supposed pre-Adamite race.

(See also: Christian Identity Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Body-Mind Rhythmic Movement

A system created by Susan Kramer. Elementary academic instruction using rhythmic movement patterning as a way to develop and reinforce the bodymind connection.

(See also: Body-Mind Rhythmic Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Word-Faith Movement

A movement based in large part on the teachings of E. W. Kenyon (1867-1948) that became a distinct movement under the teaching and leadership of Kenneth Hagin, a Pentecostal faith-healing evangelist.

Its teachings include: God himself created the world and all that he does by speaking words of faith. Man's creation in God's image means that human beings are “little gods” capable of speaking creative words of faith. The fall of Adam into sin transformed Adam (and all unredeemed people) into Satan's nature and transferred Adam's godhood or dominion on earth to Satan. Jesus became man in order to restore human beings to godhood as renewed “incarnations” of God. He did this by dying spiritually as well as physically on the cross, suffering in hell, and then while in hell becoming the first person to be “born again,” before finally being raised from the dead. Those who believe in Jesus are supposedly empowered to speak words of faith again, especially in order to obtain bodily health and financial prosperity. Most of the followers of the Word-Faith teachers are Pentecostals

(See also: Word-Faith Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Peace Mission Movement

Based on the teaching of founder Father Divine, which contains elements of New Thought, asceticism, perfectionism, utopian communalism, and denies existence of race and strictly prohibits discrimination among members. Requires all members to turn over all property and income, severing all ties to everything but the Peace Mission.

Room, board, and a small allowance for incidentals are provided in exchange for otherwise unpaid labor in Peace Mission owned businesses or projects. Father Divine did not actually claim to be God, but he fostered the belief in his followers, and required loyalty and obedience from them due only to God. The group claims the biblical prophecies about the coming Jewish Messiah and Christ's second coming were all fulfilled by Father Divine.

(See also: Peace Mission Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Peace Mission Movement

Based on the teaching of founder Father Divine, which contains elements of New Thought, asceticism, perfectionism, utopian communalism, and denies existence of race and strictly prohibits discrimination among members. Requires all members to turn over all property and income, severing all ties to everything but the Peace Mission.

Room, board, and a small allowance for incidentals are provided in exchange for otherwise unpaid labor in Peace Mission owned businesses or projects. Father Divine did not actually claim to be God, but he fostered the belief in his followers, and required loyalty and obedience from them due only to God. The group claims the biblical prophecies about the coming Jewish Messiah and Christ's second coming were all fulfilled by Father Divine.

(See also: Peace Mission Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Human Potential Movement (or, Emotional Growth Movement) This is a collection of therapeutic methods involving both individualized and group working, using both mental and physical techniques.

The goal is to help individuals to advance spiritually. Examples are Esalen Growth Center programs, EST, Gestalt Therapy, Primal Scream Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Transcendental Meditation and Yoga

(See also: Human Potential Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA)

Founded by John-Roger (Hinkins) in Santa Monica, CA

(See also: Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Word-Faith Movement

A movement based in large part on the teachings of E. W. Kenyon (1867-1948) that became a distinct movement under the teaching and leadership of Kenneth Hagin, a Pentecostal faith-healing evangelist.

Its teachings include: God himself created the world and all that he does by speaking words of faith. Man's creation in God's image means that human beings are Òlittle godsÓ capable of speaking creative words of faith. The fall of Adam into sin transformed Adam (and all unredeemed people) into Satan's nature and transferred Adam's godhood or dominion on earth to Satan. Jesus became man in order to restore human beings to godhood as renewed ÒincarnationsÓ of God. He did this by dying spiritually as well as physically on the cross, suffering in hell, and then while in hell becoming the first person to be Òborn again,Ó before finally being raised from the dead. Those who believe in Jesus are supposedly empowered to speak words of faith again, especially in order to obtain bodily health and financial prosperity. Most of the followers of the Word-Faith teachers are Pentecostals

(See also: Word-Faith Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Christian Identity Movement

The belief that the true identity of the ten lost tribes of Israel is the white, Anglo-Saxon race. The belief is similar to but distinct from the doctrine of British Israelism.

A number of independent churches and organizations (including some militant racist groups) make up the general movement. Some teach a form of the Serpent Seed doctrine, believing that Jews are descendants of EveÕs alleged sexual relations with the serpent and are thus not fully human. Many also hold that non-Whites are descended from the union of Cain and a woman from a supposed pre-Adamite race.

(See also: Christian Identity Movement, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Human Potential Movement - N

A movement with roots in humanistic psychology that stresses man's essential goodness and unlimited potential.

(See also: Human Potential Movement, New Age, Body mind and Soul)

REM (rapid eye movement)

Eye movement in correlation with dreaming sleep, occurring at 90 minute intervals for 2-60 minutes

(See also: REM (rapid eye movement, Body Mind and Soul)