Definition and meaning of Society of LloydÕs :

The society incorporated by Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd's. The Society is an authorised person.

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DISCORDIAN SOCIETY

A right-wing secret organization said to control the world, descended from the Bavarian Illuminati. Now loosely associated with the new Golden Dawn's Neo-Thelemites, who (as far as we know) are not political and do not derive in an unbroken line from the original.

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HEMLOCK SOCIETY

There are those who believe that suicide is never an option and death "advice" is strictly black magic. But this world is not the Garden of Eden. The Cathari were right to teach that reproduction is a crime on this plane of reality. The Buddha was right to offer Nirvana as an escape from the wheel of incessant life and rebirth. The only reason for anyone to remain in Hell (which is what our world is) is if he is capable of transforming it -- however slightly, however temporarily. Those who merely suffer or who only make others suffer need not be encouraged to remain.

At any rate, the American Hemlock Society publishes a book entitled Let Me Die Before I Wake containing accounts of those who chose suicide when they had a fatal disease. The British Hemlock Society's publication, we've been told, is quite explicit, but we understand that if we peruse the watered-down American version carefully enough, we can extrapolate medications and dosages from it. Datura, which is easily obtainable, is apparently the poison of choice. The problem with most poisons is proper dosage. Too much may be rejected before it does its job and too little can cause such permanent and incapacitating brain or liver damage that further opportunities for experimentation may lie beyond the subject's capacity. There is said to be an acupuncture point that can cause instant death, but its secret is most fiercely guarded.

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Definition and meaning of Democratic Societies

Democratic Societies

A democracy is a form of government in which the citizens are involved in making decisions either directly by voting or indirectly through their elected representatives. There are different types of democratic societies which emerge based on the type of governance: 1) A direct democracy is a government in which citizens vote directly on each issue. in such societies, citizens take a more active role in making decisions but the process may appear disorderly due to the broad base of public involvement. 2) A representative democracy is a government in which people elect representatives to manage the country and make laws. In such societies, citizens divest some of their decision making ability in the hands of the elected. This provides more order in society but limits the voice of the citizenry. 3) The United States is a liberal democracy, that is, a democracy based on the protection of individual rights and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority. In such a society, government responds to the needs of its citizens because a nonresponsive government looses support and may cease to exist. 4) The United States is also a constitutional democracy because the U.S. Constitution established a limited government in order to protect individual rights and promote the common good. In such a society, a balance exists between power afforded to the citizens and that afforded to the government.

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Definition and meaning of Democratic Societies

Democratic Societies

A democracy is a form of government in which the citizens are involved in making decisions either directly by voting or indirectly through their elected representatives. There are different types of democratic societies which emerge based on the type of governance: 1) A direct democracy is a government in which citizens vote directly on each issue. in such societies, citizens take a more active role in making decisions but the process may appear disorderly due to the broad base of public involvement. 2) A representative democracy is a government in which people elect representatives to manage the country and make laws. In such societies, citizens divest some of their decision making ability in the hands of the elected. This provides more order in society but limits the voice of the citizenry. 3) The United States is a liberal democracy, that is, a democracy based on the protection of individual rights and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority. In such a society, government responds to the needs of its citizens because a nonresponsive government looses support and may cease to exist. 4) The United States is also a constitutional democracy because the U.S. Constitution established a limited government in order to protect individual rights and promote the common good. In such a society, a balance exists between power afforded to the citizens and that afforded to the government.

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Definition and meaning of Democratic Society

Democratic Society

A democracy is a form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people, either directly or through their elected representatives. A democratic society functions within a democracy. It is an enduring and cooperating social group in which each member is offered the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.

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Definition and meaning of Democratic Society

Democratic Society

A democracy is a form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people, either directly or through their elected representatives. A democratic society functions within a democracy. It is an enduring and cooperating social group in which each member is offered the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.

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Theosophical Society, The Founded in New York City on November 17, 1875 by H. P. Blavatsky, Colonel H. S. Olcott, William Q. Judge, and several others. The original "Preamble and By-laws" state its objectives as "to collect and diffuse a knowledge of the laws which govern the universe." Over time its objects have been somewhat enlarged to: 1) to diffuse among men a knowledge of the laws inherent in the universe; 2) to promulgate the knowledge of the essential unity of all that is, and to demonstrate that this unity is fundamental in nature; 3) to form an active brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color; 4) to study ancient and modern religion, science, and philosophy; and 5) to investigate the innate human powers.

The Theosophical Societies at present existing in the world are parts of a spiritual and intellectual movement which, known or unknown, has been active in all ages. Indeed, this movement took its rise in the earliest origins of self-conscious humanity. At times this movement has disappeared from sight, during "periods of spiritual barrenness," as Plato expressed it, yet its work continues, although not always recognized and known. The aims and purposes of the Society are religious, philosophical, and scientific, as well as distinctly humanitarian or philanthropic: it aims to restore to mankind its ancient heritage of wisdom -- knowledge of the truths of being -- and to inculcate in human hearts and minds the great worth and intrinsic beauty of its lofty ethical code. The Theosophical Society is nonpolitical and nonsectarian. It has members belonging to different races who may or may not be likewise members of other religious or philosophical bodies. It has no creed or dogmas in the modern sense, and its members are essentially searchers and lovers of truth.

Blavatsky announced from almost the very beginning of her public work that she had been commissioned by the Mahatmas M and KH to form a nucleus of a universal brotherhood of mankind, and the formation of the Theosophical Society was the first fruit of her labors to this end. The dissemination of the teachings of the wisdom-religion now called theosophy was the main purpose of the Society. Writing to A. P. Sinnett, KH said: "The chief object of the T. S. is not so much to gratify individual aspirations as to serve our fellow men" (ML 7-8); and M wrote: "The sun of Theosophy must shine for all, not for a part. There is more of this movement than you have yet had an inking of, and the work of the T. S. is linked in with similar work that is secretly going on in all parts of the world" (ML 271).

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Theosophical Society, or "Universal Brotherhood". Founded in 1875 at New York, by Colonel H. S. Olcott and H. P. Blavatsky, helped by W. Q. Judge and several others. Its avowed object was at first the scientific investigation of psychic or so-called "spiritualistic" phenomena, after which its three chief objects were declared, namely

(1) Brotherhood of man, without distinction of race, colour, religion, or social position;

(2) the serious study of the ancient world-religions for purposes of comparison and the selection therefrom of universal ethics;

(3) the study and development of the latent divine powers in man. At the present moment it has over 250 Branches scattered all over the world, most of which are in India, where also its chief Headquarters are established. It is composed of several large Sections - the Indian, the American, the Australian, and the European Sections.

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Aetherius Society

An organization founded by Sir George King the combines UFOs and the occult

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Anthroposophical Society

Spiritual movement founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1912, emphasizing bio-dynamic gardening and farming, and Christian Theosophy

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Society of Friends

(Quakers) Spiritual movement founded by George Fox in England based on the doctrine of the Inner Light, silent meditation, peace, 1668-

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The Buddhist Publication Society is a charity whose goal is to explain and spread the doctrine of the Buddha. It was founded in Sri Lanka in 1958 . This organization has published hundreds of book, plus two periodicals still edited : The Wheel and Bodhi leaves. Other related archives1958, Buddha, Sri Lanka, doctrine

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The Vegetarian Society is a British society founded 30 September 1847 and is believed to be the oldest society promoting vegetarianism in the world. The first meeting was held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital at Ramsgate in Kent. Its first full meeting was held in Manchester the following year and 1848 also saw the publication of the first issue of 'The Vegetarian', the magazine of the society. There is more information about the formation of the Society at http://www.vegsoc.org/info/developm.html#form Famous memb ...

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The Anthroposophical Society, first founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1913, exists to nurture the community of those interested in modern spirituality. The Society's seat is in Dornach, Switzerland, in the Goetheanum, a building designed by Steiner in 1924, after a first building of that name was lost to arson. The Society has local seats in many countries, including every English-speaking land. Other related archives1913, spirituality

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The Buddhist Society, London was created in London as an offshoot of a Theosophical Lodge by Christmas Humphreys, a British judge and convert to Buddhism, along with his wife. The Buddhist Society, 58, Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PH. See also. Religion in the United Kingdom Friends of the Western Buddhist Order New Kadampa Tradition Heruka Buddhist Centre ...

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The Watchtower Society is the collective name for the legal instruments used by Jehovah's Witnesses. Other related archivesJehovah's Witnesses

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Human societies are often organized according to their primary means of subsistence. Social scientists identify hunter-gatherer societies, nomadic pastoral societies, horticulturalist or simple farming societies, and intensive agricultural societies, also called civilizations. Some consider industrial and post-industrial societies to be qualitatively different from traditional agricultural societies. One common theme for societies in general is that they serve to aid individuals in a time of crisis. Traditionally, when an individual r ...

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A Band Society is the simplest form of human society. A band generally consists of a small kin group, no larger than an extended family or clan. Bands have very informal leadership; the older members of the band generally are looked to for guidance and advice, but there are no laws and none of the coercion seen in more complex societies. Bands' customs are almost always transmitted orally. Formal social institutions are few or non-existent. Religion is generally based on family tradition, individual experience, or counsel from a shaman. All known band societies hunt ...

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