Index of Cults and Religions. By the Staff of Watchman Fellowship, Inc. Introduction. This Index contains brief definitions, descriptions or cross references on over 1,2. Christianity) and related doctrines. Watchman Fellowship is a Christian apologetics and discernment ministry; thus, many references (.
While Watchman Fellowship does not hold to the beliefs of non- Christian religions and doctrines, we also attempt to describe these beliefs factually, fairly and accurately. Readers are asked to assist in this effort by suggesting corrections or improvements. This is by no means a complete list of cults and religions. Watchman Fellowship maintains over 1. The absence of a religious movement from this index does not mean that Watchman Fellowship endorses the organization. How To Use This Index.
Begin your search by clicking on the highlighted letter below that is the first letter of the term for which you are searching (or, if your browser will do so, perform a word search for the term). If the term is listed, it will be followed by a brief definition. Most of these definitions contain highlighted words that are linked to the definitions for those words; clicking on the highlighted word will take you directly to that definition. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZSome Definitions. By using the terms . It simply means that such groups seem to promote doctrine or practices which may be considered outside the realm of historic Christianity.
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Cult. By its primary dictionary definition, the term cult just means a system of religious beliefs or rituals. It is based on a farming term in Latin meaning cultivation. Sociologists and anthropologists sometimes use the term cult to describe religious structure or belief patterns with meanings (usually non- pejorative) unique to their disciplines. In modern usage, the term cult is often used by the general public to describe any religious group they view as strange or dangerous. Thus, cult can describe religious leaders or organizations that employ abusive, manipulative, or illegal control over their followers' lives. In addition to these usages, Christians generally have a doctrinal component to their use of the word.
Cult in this sense, is a counterfeit or serious deviation from the doctrines of classical Christianity. Watchman Fellowship usually uses the term cult with a Christian or doctrinal definition in mind.
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In most cases the group claims to be Christian, but because of their aberrant beliefs on central doctrines of the faith (God, Jesus, and salvation), the organization is not considered by Watchman Fellowship to be part of orthodox, biblical Christianity. Research material and Profile are available. Occult. The term, . Generally it refers to witchcraft, satanism, neo- paganism, or various forms of Psychic discernment (astrology, seances, palm reading, etc.).
Research material available. New Age. New Age is a recent and developing belief system in North America encompassing thousands of autonomous (and sometime contradictory) beliefs, organizations, and events. Generally the New Age borrows its theology from pantheistic Eastern religions and its practices from 1. Western occultism.
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A3. H0: See Healthy, Happy, and Holy. Habits of Highly Effective People: A book by Stephen Covey. Aaronic Order, Maurice Glendenning, Murry, UT: Splinter group from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints (LDS), founded in 1. Glendenning after he was excommunicated by the LDS Church for receiving and publishing revelations later known as the Levitical Writings. Abaddon: (Hebrew for . Abbey of Thelema, Old Greenwich, CT: Esotericmagic, teachings of Aleister Crowley. Academy for Guided Imagery, Martin L.
Rossman & David E. Bresler, Mill Valley, CA: Healing by altered states of consciousness, imagery training (i. Academy of Religion and Psychical Research, Evanston, IL: Organization founded in 1.
Christian churches. See Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship, Spiritualism, Divination. Acupressure: See Acupuncture. Acupuncture: Chinese system of healing using needles or hand pressure (acupressure) applied to certain points on the body, traditionally believed to balance the yin and yang energies in the body by opening blocked meridians (apexes in the pathways).
Once the chakras (key points or intersections) are open, the chi, or energy, supposedly can then flow through the body bringing all things into harmony. While some limited physical effects (mostly anesthetic) can be attributed to this practice, these effects have scientific, physiological explanations totally unrelated to the mystical explanation, which derives from Taoism.
See Holistic Health. Profile available. Shasta, CA: New Age, man is God.
Adelphi Organization, Dallas, TX: New Age teachings on Atlantis, karma, seven planes of existence. See Stelle Group. Advanced Organization of Los Angeles (AOLA): Promotes. Scientology philosophy. Advanced Systems, Inc.: See Zen Master Rama. Adventism: Widespread trans- denominational movement inspired by William Miller's prediction that Jesus' . Even after the Great Disappointment (the date's failure), many people in the movement continued to believe.
Some suggested revised chronologies and new dates, eventually forming groups such as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Dating World. Others, notably Hiram Edson and Ellen G. White, suggested that the 1. Their teachings became the basis of Seventh- day Adventism, which eventually spawned its own offshoots, including Armstrongism and the Branch Davidians. Educators have criticized the Foundation after public school teachers in New York introduced the philosophy into high school English, biology, and art courses. Aetherius Society, Sir George King: Clairvoyance, karma, reincarnation, psychometry, Great White Brotherhood, UFOs, alchemy, occult secrets of Jesus, mantras.
Influenced by the philosophy of Carl Rogers, affective education programs attempt to facilitate the emotional development of children in order to enhance the learning process, particularly focusing on self- esteem. This contrasts with traditional educational paradigms that focus on cognitive, or intellectual, practices such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Affective education has become particularly influential in drug awareness programs for youth. Thai Dating Agency Fees. Agasha Temple of Wisdom, William Eisen, Los Angeles, CA: Universal consciousness of god, reincarnation, occult pyramidology, Ascended Masters.
Agnosticism: The claim (denied by Romans 1: 1. 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 God's existence.
Yet virtually all live as if the non- existence of God was an established fact, and are thus practical atheists. Uses the Agon Sutras as scriptures.
Agyeman, Jaramogi Abebe: See Pan African Orthodox Christian Church. Ahabah Asah Prophetic Ministries: See Gatekeepers. AION: Magic, runes, goddess worship. Akashic Records: Term used in theosophy.
Mystics, through altered states of consciousness, tune into this library for information. Alamo Christian Foundation: Tony Alamo, leader of this group, has been imprisoned by authorities for alleged illegal activities.
Teaches traditional Christianity is dead. Former followers have reported deplorable living conditions, mind control, and slave labor.
Operates Music Square Church in TN, Holiness Tabernacle in Dyer, AR, and End Times Book is the publishing arm. Alan Shawn Feinstein Association, Cranston, RI: UFOs, contactee. Alchemy: In its original, literal meaning, theories and experiments involving the transmutation (dissolving and combining) of base metals to form gold though chemical and/or supernatural processes.
Today, it caries the meaning of a mystical transformation in New Age consciousness through various mystical techniques. Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Rabbi Zalman Schachter- Shalomi, Philadelphia, PA: Combines Chassidic Judaism, Native American spirituality, Eastern mysticism, A Course in Miracles, and New Age practices. Emphasizes combining syncretistic spirituality and psychology. All- One- God- Faith, Emanuel H. Bronner, Escondido, CA: Sells Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, which claims to clean both body and soul.
The soap is widely available in health- food stores. Teaches (like Process Theology) that God is continually recreating Himself. God desires all nations and religions to unite in an . This unification will come about through following 1. Bronner by God. All Ways Free, Madison, WI: New Age periodical. Allah: Arabic, Muslim name for God; see Islam.
Allegro, John: Wrote The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross. Alphabiotic New Life Center, Dallas, TX: New Age seminars on one's divine being, Ramtha, yoga and channeling. Alphasonic International, Los Angeles, CA: Company specializing in tapes with subliminal messages. State of being in which one allows the subconscious to take control and guide. May heighten one's vulnerability to suggestion or susceptibility to deception.
Alternative Medicine: See Holistic Health. See Armstrongism. Ambassadors For Christ, Tustin, CA: See Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for similar theological perspective. Ameba, San Francisco, CA: Paganism, promotes the teachings of Aleister Crowley, Celtic rituals. American Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, Fairfield, IA: Holistic health association founded by Deepak Chopra while he followed the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (see Ayurvedic medicine; Transcendental Meditation). O'Hair and two children disappeared in 1.
It is now believed they were murdered. Publishes American Atheist magazine. American Babaji Yoga Sangam, New York, NY: Hinduism- based philosophy, yoga. American Constitution Committee: Political organization of the Unification Church. American Foundation for the Science of Creative Intelligence: A branch of Transcendental Meditation.