Santeria

Literally Òworship of the saints,Ó a syncretism of traditional African religion with Roman Catholicism created when African slaves were introduced to the Caribbeanand forced to accept Chrisitanity. Elements include animal sacrifice. Akin to voodoo.

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Unification Church

Full name, Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity. Founded in South Korea by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. It teaches that Jesus brought only spiritual salvation; another ÒsaviorÓ is needed to fulfill Jesus' mission. Rev. Moon is that Messiah and ÒLord of the Second Advent. Ó

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Shiva

The Òdestroyer,Ó third member of the primary triad of gods in Hinduism, the others being Brahma and Vishnu.

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Spiritualism

A movement that began in 1848 with the ÒrapsÓ of the Fox Sisters (Kate and Margaret) in Hydesville, NY. Normally associated with mediums or channelers, who contact the spirits of the deceased .

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Shintoism

(Shen-Tao Òthe way of the gods. Ó) Ancient polytheistic religion of Japan that focuses more on Japanese Culture, traditions, attitudes and ideology rather than a system of doctrines or code of ethics.

The roots of the movement are obscure, but it eventually developed into the idea that Japan, unlike other countries, was uniquely fathered by the god Izanami, whose consort, the goddess Izanagi, gave birth to the Japanese islands. Consequently the concept evolved that Japanese people are divine and superior to other humans.

In one form of the religion, State Shintoism, the Japanese emperors were seen as infallible descendants of the gods. Today devotion centers around public shrines and home altars dedicated to ancestors and gods. The sun goddess Amaterasu is the chief deity worshipped, and a belief in kami, a form of spiritism, is also maintained.

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Sufism

Ancient Persian mystical religious system which has been absorbed by Islam. Rather than focusing on the Five Pillars of Islam, Sufis seek ultimate religious experience through mystic trances or altered states of consciousness, often induced through twirling dances (the Òwhirling dervishÓ). Although the Qur'an is considered scripture, many practitioners have more in common with the New Age movement than with classic forms of Islam.

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Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA)

The largest Adventist church. Founded in 1845 by Ellen G. White, who claimed to have Òthe spirit of prophecy,Ó was an important early leader of the movement and taught a number of distinctive SDA doctrines, including the Investigative Judgment and Sabbatarianism.

While the church's official theology now appears to be generally in the tradition of evangelical Christianity, but they still cling to the belief that Sunday worship will result in the ÒMark of the Beast,Óand the ÒRemnant ChurchÓ doctrine that implies that the SDA is or will be God's only true church, and the doctrine of the Investigative Judgment.

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Warlock

(Old English- w¾rloga, 'traitor', 'the one that breaks faith', literally 'oath liar')

A wizard, a sorcerer, a magician, a male witch; an evil spirit; a sprite; an imp; a man who holds the key that unlocks secret and supernatural powers; a man who practices black magick. a man who practices magick and/or witchcraft; a man skilled in the magical arts.

It is a common misconception that male witches are called warlocks. The term was used to describe men who pretended to be witches in order to penetrate covens and betray them during the Burning Times.

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Wicca

(Anglo-Saxon, "wise one. ")

An earth or pagan religion and magical system dedicated to the Goddess and God which uses ceremonies or rituals to achieve communion with the natural forces. The religion founded in England in 1938, often referred to as Witchcraft. A common creed is, ÒDo what you will, and harm none. Ó Modern Wicca owes much to the influence of Gerald B. Gardner

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Rosicrucianism

(Literally the ÒRose crossÓ) The name was first given to the disciples of an adept known as Christian Rosenkreuz, who supposedly lived Germany around 1460. He is said to be the founder of an order of mystical students whose early history is to be found in the German work, Fama Fraternitatis (1614), which has been published in several languages.

The members of the Order maintained their secrecy, but traces of them have been found in various places every half century since these dates. This organization which was extremely Christian in its orientation, apparently died out around the beginning of the 19th century. The best-known modern Rosicrucian organization, the Ancient and Mystical Order of the Rosy Cross (AMORC), was founded shortly after the turn of the 20th century and derived its charter from an organization in France which evolved from an organization founded by Aliester Crowley. There is no obvious connection between the original 17th century Rosicrucians and any modern group using the name

The first Rosicrucian society in the United States was founded in Pennsylvania in 1694. In 1909 Harvey Spencer Lewis founded The Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) which now has its headquarters in San Jose, California. Lewis claimed to have been initiated into the Brotherhood in France. The AMORC is an international fraternal order that operates through a system of lodges and fosters the Rosicrucian philosophy of developing humankind's highest potentialities and psychic powers.

Through study and practice, members strive for the perfection with the ultimate goal being admittance into the Lodge and the attainment of true knowledge, or cosmic consciousness. Students progress through twelve degrees of mastery, with the tenth through twelfth degrees conferred psychically, usually in the Order's temples in the East. As in Theosophy, such perfection comes only after various reincarnations, each devoted to achieving a greater oneness with the Supreme Being. Rosicrucians claim influence on Freemasonry, especially since the eighteenth Masonic degree is the Sovereign Prince Rose Croix of Heredom.

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Sikhism

A religion, based mostly in the Punjab province of India, that attempts to blend Hinduism and Islam. The movement is based on a vision and subsequent teachings of founder Guru Nanak in the 15th century AD. Disciples, called Sikhs, follow the one true God named Sat Nam (ÒTrue NameÓ). Their main scriptures are contained in the Granth Sahib (ÒThe Lord's BookÓ), compiled by the guru Arjan, and salvation is viewed as a merging with the universal force

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Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

A sect of Soka Gakkai Buddhism, formerly named Nichiren Shoshu of America. The sect promotes enlightenment though gongyo. This involves kneeling before a gohonzon (black wooden box containing passages from the Lotus Sutra), quoting this scripture, and chanting the daimoku (Ònam-myoho-renge-kyoÓ). Also known as chanting buddhists.

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Zarathushtra

(c. 628 - 551 BC) Religious teacher and prophet in ancient Persia. According to legend, he was born in NW Persia and received enlightenment by the Daitya river at age 30. There he received a vision of Vohu Manah (ÒGood ThoughtÓ) who took him into the presence of lord Ahura-Mazda. Lord Mazda taught Zoroaster the Òtrue religion,Ó rejecting magick and idol worship and promoting belief in heaven, hell, a devil (Angra-Mainyu) and one true god.

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Bird Goddess

Neolithic Goddess appearing with wings, a beak or a birdÕs body.

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Unidentified Flying Object (UFO)

Unidentified flying objector spacecraft with no known human-made origin; thought to be piloted by intelligent beings from outer space or another dimension; flying saucer. The term is used generally for all reported sightings of unidentified objects in the sky. More specifically, the term UFO refers to allegedly sighted Òflying saucersÓ or other alien spacecraft.

UFO beliefs can range between innocuous speculation that extraterrestrial beings may have visited Earth to quasi-religious devotion to the alleged presence and teachings of aliens. Often these beings are believed to be non-physical (spiritual) entities who are communicating telepathically (psychically) with contactees.

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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

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Definition and meaning of Insurance :

A contract whereby an insurer promises to pay the insured a sum of money or some other benefit upon the happening of one or more uncertain events in exchange for the payment of a premium. There must be uncertainty as to whether the relevant event(s) may happen at all or, if they will occur (e.g. death) as to their timing.

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Wading [237]

• If you wade in clear water while dreaming, you will partake of evanescent, but exquisite joys. If the water is muddy, you are in danger of illness, or some sorrowful experiences.
• To see children wading in clear water is a happy prognostication, as you will be favored in your enterprises.
• For a young woman to dream of wading in clear foaming water, she will soon gain the desire nearest her heart.

[237] See also: Meaning of Dreams about Bathing.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Warrant

• To dream that a warrant is being served on you, denotes that you will engage in some important work which will give you great uneasiness as to its standing and profits.
• To see a warrant served on some one else, there will be danger of your actions bringing you into fatal quarrels or misunderstandings. You are likely to be justly indignant with the wantonness of some friend.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Wind

• To dream of the wind blowing softly and sadly upon you, signifies that great fortune will come to you through bereavement.
• If you hear the wind soughing, denotes that you will wander in estrangement from one whose life is empty without you.
• To walk briskly against a brisk wind, foretells that you will courageously resist temptation and pursue fortune with a determination not easily put aside. For the wind to blow you along against your wishes, portends failure in business undertakings and disappointments in love. If the wind blows you in the direction you wish to go you will find unexpected and helpful allies, or that you have natural advantages over a rival or competitor.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Wolf

• To dream of a wolf, shows that you have a thieving person in your employ, who will also betray secrets.
• To kill one, denotes that you will defeat sly enemies who seek to overshadow you with disgrace. To hear the howl of a wolf, discovers to you a secret alliance to defeat you in honest competition.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Viviano method: Approach to behavior modification developed by Dr. Ann Viviano, a New York psychologist, minister, reiki master, and NLP practitioner. It reportedly borrows from meditation, New Age mysticism, and quantum physics.

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