Introduction
by Robyn Wynn

The purpose of this glossary is to recognize all kinds of beliefs so
 that together we can learn more about them, how they make us
 feel and why, how the beliefs started, and what beliefs can be more
 helpful than others to our spiritual lives. We do not seek to ridicule, 
convert, or choose beliefs for anyone, for each person has to make her 
own choices based on what works best for her. What we do want 
to do, however, is to get as much information as possible in one place -
 on all sorts of belief systems and their origins - in order to educate one
 another, uplift one another, and try to bring peace and joy, if only 
for a little while. At least by sharing information and inspiration, despite 
the very personal nature of religion and philosophy, we can help 
one another on that often arduous, lifelong spiritual journey. Therefore, 
take what is here (if necessary, with a grain of salt). Ponder the different
 myths, legends, religious beliefs and historical facts. See what creates a
 resounding, "YES!" in your own heart. Then remember that others
 are seeking their truth, too, as we all continuously do. It is this seeking 
that we have in common, and what should draw us together as 
Unified Spirits, 
no matter what our beliefs. Our ultimate desire is to see more tolerance 
and acceptance of others, and more love and peace in a world that has
 long been divided by spiritual differences. It is our belief that we really all 
want the same thing; however, we have to go through many
 different routes to get there. "You take the high road, and I'll 
take the low road," as the song says. We believe, 
though, that we will all meet in the end.

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Definitions
(these are just a few to start off with we will add to this often )

PHENOMENOLOGY - The study of phenomena, or rather what the observer
believes to be the nature of the phenomena, and how people are affected
by it. Phenomenology may include folklore, traditions, icons or relics
(holy objects), doctrines, or human emotions.

Phenomenology Page

Phenomenology

Society of Phenomenology and existential philosophy

Phenomenology

More On Phenomenology

GODDESS WORSHIP - The worship or attribution of divine qualities to a
woman (frequently called Venus) or to all women based on their
fertility
and potential for propagation and growth of the species. Evidence of
the
veneration of women dates back to about 25,000 BCE and in some early
societies, statuettes reflecting the female's high status greatly
outnumbered male effigies.

Evoking the Goddess, Initiation, worship and more

How to Worship a Goddess

Goddess Worship

Spirit Links (Goddess Worship)

UNDINE - A water fairy or water spirit, representative of water, one of
the four basic elements. (From the works of Philippus Aureolus
Paracelsus, a medieval Swiss physician and alchemist)

A Story

Undine

Deva's, Elementals and Nature Spirits

SYLPH - An air fairy or spirit, representative of the basic element of
air. (From the works of Paracelsus, a medieval Swiss physician and
alchemist)

Lofty's lair

UPANISHADS - Ancient Hindu writings (dating many centuries BCE) 
which generally teach monism. B.C.E. - Before the Common Era
 (same as B.C.) 

Pure Reason

Light Book Publishing

Cosmic Harmony

MONISM - A philosophy that views the Highest Power 
("God") as the absolute essence of all being, the Self behind the self we see,
 and the Ultimate Reality. 

Dictionary of philosophy of mind

New Age Ministry

TAOISM - A monistic way of thinking based on
 the tradition of following the way ("Tao") of nature or the universe, the 
natural course of things. The major Taoist writing is the TAO TE CHING, 
a rather brief collection of verses or "chapters