aromatherapy

The art of healing and wellness using essential oils and oil blends. Depending on the remedy, application may be internal, external or as an inhalant

(See also: Aromatherapy, Body Mind and Soul)

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Ancient Astronauts

Astronauts from other planets which allegedly visited Earth in spaceships in ancient times. This theory claims to explain Fortean mysteries and the evidence of ancient sophisticated technology, and primitive societies feats of engineering.

Ancient astronaut writers say also that Man did not evolve only from earthly beings like Adam and Eve. A misreading of Genesis leads one to believe that a second strain not from this world but from a 'heavenly source', was added to the human gene-pool (Genesis chapter

Devotees of this theory like to quote the myths and legends of ancient or primitive peoples in an attempt to justify their case. According to the folklore and mythology of many peoples, the gods gave fire and the skills of agriculture to mankind. However, this fact alone does not mean that the gods of the ancients were extraterrestrial beings, and that our ancestors were so simple minded that they could not have discovered these things by themselves.

In 1968 Erich von DŠniken published a book, Chariots of the Gods?, in which he argued the ancient astronauts theory, presenting supposedly 'proof' of his claims. Zecharia Sitchin is a more modern author who claims to translated ancient Sumerian manuscripts which tell the story of Ancient Astronauts.

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Esoteric Astrology

The school of astrology that deals with the relations of our solar system and our planet to other solar systems, of the exchange of interstellar and interplanetary energies.

The Theosopohists say that people that got farthest in this respect were the Chaldeans of some 30 000 years ago. They further claim that in future individuals who acquired this knowledge in Chaldea will incarnate again and once more present mankind with the esoteric ÔastrologyÕ, thereby reviving the long-lost knowledge.

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Born Again

Christian term used to describe regeneration, derived from John 3: 5. Some New Agers teach that the term was JesusÕ reference to reincarnation or rebirthing.

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Agnosticism

The claim that no one has knowledge of God or the origin of the universe. Some agnostics make the claim on a personal level, while allowing that such knowledge may exist but has never been known by themselves.

Others assert that such knowledge cannot be had by anyone. Agnostics avoid the charge of dogmatic atheism by acknowledging the theoretical possibility of GodÕs existence. Yet virtually all live as if the non-existence of God was an established fact, and are thus practical atheists.

(See also: Agnosticism, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Ancient Mystic Order of Malchizedek

An organization founded by Malachi Z. York, in Eatonton, GA: Also known as AMOM, Nuwaubians, the Nubian Nation of Moors, Right Knowledge. A UFO group whose leader, (a. k. a. Dwight York) claims to be from the 19th galaxy, called Illyuwn.

A 1993 FBI report calls the group a "front for a wide range of criminal activity, including arson, welfare fraud and extortion. " YorkÕs group has also operated under other names and organizations including the Nubian Islaamic [sic] Hebrew Mission, the Ansaaru Allah Community, (an Islamic sect with doctrines similar to Nation of Islam), and the Original Tents of Kedar.

(See also: Ancient Mystic Order of Malchizedek, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Besom

(Old English) A ritual broom. A witch's broomstick. European folklore has witches riding their brooms through the sky, which may be an uninformed explanation of astral travel.

As a tool, the broom is used to sweep a sacred cross, ground a circle, or to brush away negative influences. Besoms were often mounted and ÒriddenÓ over crops in fertility rites. used to cleanse and purify sacred space. .

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Clairvoyance

The paranormal ability to ÒseeÓ psychic information, including historical or future events or other phenomena, that cannot be discerned naturally through the five material senses. Also called ESP or "Double Sight".

(See also: Clairvoyance, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Alien Abduction

Kidnapping by non-human beings. The first reported claim of alien abduction was in Brazil in 1957 and since then there have been reports from all over the Western world - in Europe including the UK, Australia, South Africa, Russia, and North America. Although peopleÕs experiences vary quite widely, the following features recur

• Light, especially a beam which draws the person up, and sometimes vibration.
• A spacecraft of some kind.
• Humanoid beings, especially small gray ones with large black eyes, who communicate by telepathy.
• Medical tests being performed and eggs or sperm removed so that human/alien offspring can be produced.
• Lost periods of time and inexplicable small wounds.
• Very few accounts are complete but sometimes the full story is recovered through hypnosis.

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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

(See also: Sikhism, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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At-One-ment

Term used by several New Thought religions (such as Christian Science) referring to the supposed metaphysical unity or ÒonenessÓ of human beings and God as demonstrated by Christ. Contrast the Christian term Òatonement,Ó which refers to ChristÕs death on the cross as the means by which he reconciled sinful human beings to God.

(See also: At-One-ment, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Baphomet

The Sabbatic Goat, also know as the Great God Pan, Abraxas, Thanateros, or the Horned God. The most popular rendering was drawn in the 19th century by Eliapha Levi. Often used as a symbol of Satan, especially in Satanism, and depicted as a GoatÕs Head symbol, an upside down five-pointed star (cf. pentagram), or a man with horns and goat-legs.

(See also: Baphomet, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Branch Davidian

Splinter group of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. founded by David Koresh (A. K. A. Vernon Howell) was leader from 1984 to 1993. He and most of his followers were killed when their headquarters near Waco, TX, was destroyed by fire in 1993 during a government raid.

He taught that knowledge of the Seven Seals of the Book of Revelation brought salvation. Many followers still believe KoreshÕs messianic claims and await his resurrection.

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Blue Rose Ministry

An organization in California and Arizona, founded by Robert Short. Teachings of the group focus on UFOs, channeling and messages from the Òspace brothers. Ó . Publishes the Solar Space-Letter.

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Anointing

Anointing can mean many things. From ancient times, oil has been used for healing. Among Jews annointing is used by God to appoint someone to be a priest, prophet and king.

Many Jews have looked forward to a very special Òanointed one,Ó (in Hebrew Messiah), will come to reign over Israel. Christians Have taken the Greek word (Christos, which can be used to mean the same as Messiah) and use it as a title for their savior/god Jesus.

(See also: Anointing, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Brigid

¥ Celtic goddess of rivers and water.

(See also: Brigid, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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Blood Atonement

The Mormon doctrine, first taught by Brigham Young, that for certain sins the sinnerÕs own blood must be shed to receive forgiveness. No longer taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

To this day, Utah allows condemned murders to face execution by firing squad rather than methods that do not shed the criminalÕs blood, such as lethal injection or the electric chair.

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Christian Science

Officially called Church of Christ, Scientist, it was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in Boston, Mass. Her teachings are heavily indebted to Phineas P. Quimby, a mesmerist. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures functions as a canon of Scripture.

 Matter is unreal; thus, so are sickness and death, which are overcome by believing that we are Mind. Christ is Òthe divine manifestation of GodÓ most fully seen in Jesus, who only seemed to die. The ÒHoly GhostÓ is Divine Science, that is, Christian Science. Many New Age ideas have historical roots in Christian Science and related New Thought groups.

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

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British Israelism (Anglo-Israelism)

The doctrine that the true identity of modern Israel (or the Òten lost tribesÓ) is Britian and (sometimes) the British colonies (America). The "stone of scone" makes the throne of England the throne of David.

In more extreme forms, Israel is identified with a particular race - usually white Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and Scandinavian people. Opposing versions of doctrine teach that Blacks are GodÕs Chosen People, Israel.

(See also: British Israelism, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

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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.

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