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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, the teachings and practices taught by them, and to a large body of current and historical literature and spiritual philosophy related to this subject . From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  parabook.wordpress.com parabook 2009-04-02 22:10:28 It was possibly the single greatest influence on twentieth century western . occultism. . Concepts of magic and ritual that became core elements of many other traditions, including Wicca, Thelema and other forms of magical spirituality . ...  morbidfrog.livejournal.com MorbidFrog 2009-02-04 11:06:33 In this lecture, which is illustrated with film clips, Dr MacCormack will explore the . occult. themes in some lesser known films from the history of cinema; you will be regaled with a cinematic panoply of rituals, demonic incarnations, . ...  abovetopsecret.com Skyfloating 2008-12-22 11:37:45 A lot of people seem to have bought into the idea that . occultism. = satanism. Its become a popular misconception. Millions of Christian and Islamic tracts, books, videos, sermons... From Google Blog Search: "occultism" Occultism is the study of occult or hidden wisdom. The word occult comes from the Latin occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden".
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