NounSingular occult Plural uncountable occult (uncountable)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden". In the medical sense it is used to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g. an "occult bleed" may be one detected indirectly by the presence of otherwise unexplained anaemia. The word has many uses in the English language, popularly meaning "knowledge of the paranormal", as opposed to "knowledge of the measurable", usually referred to as science. The term is sometimes popularly taken to mean "knowledge meant only for certain people" or "knowledge that must be kept hidden", but for most practicing occultists it is simply the study of a deeper spiritual reality that extends beyond pure reason and the physical sciences. The terms esoteric and arcane can have a very similar meaning, and the three terms are often interchangeable. The term occult is also used as a label given to a number of magical organizations or orders, and the teachings and practices as taught by them. The name also extends to a large body of literature and spiritual philosophy. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is the persecution of members of the occult justified as their religion is an perversion of another religion? Q. I didn't post this in Religion & Spirituality as they are biased answerers. Asked by Calchas - Mon Nov 19 10:21:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. False premise and vague reference to religion.Occultism is highly popular and there is no persecution anywhere in the West.There's many forms of witchcraft and paganism.Wiccan being the most common in the public mind. Answered by kitz - Mon Nov 19 17:14:26 2007 Why all the occult overtones and satanism in the movie: Sleepy Hollow? Q. Was that in the original short story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? I think it ruined the movie myself. Asked by arcticwolf71960 - Sun Nov 16 18:15:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Seems like 90% of the movies that come out of Hollywood have Occult themes of one kind or another. Even my favorite movie, "The Dark Crystal", is full of paganism and Sun-worship. You just can't get away from it. Answered by Queen Kira - Sun Nov 16 18:21:03 2008 Does anyone know of any wiccan or occult stores in the boston area?
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