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            <title><![CDATA[Temple of The Jedi Order]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/a/jediorder.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Meaning behind the symbol of the Temple of the Jedi Order, one of many online resources for followers of Jedi religion.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Pentagram - Five-Pointed Star]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/ig/Occult-Symbols/Five-Pointed-Star.--6F.htm</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Baphomet - The Goat of Mendes]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/ig/Occult-Symbols/Baphomet---The-Goat-of-Mendes.--6E.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Deciphering Eliphas Levi's Baphomet of Mendes, a popular 19th century occult image still used by a variety of occult traditions today.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Planetary Sigils and Symbols]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/westernocculttradition/tp/Planetary_symbols.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Occultists associate a number of symbols with the planets.  These include astrological symbols, which are still in common use today.  They also include numerological magic squares, complex seals constructed for those squares, and sigils of the spirits and intelligences associated with each planet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Temple of the Jedi Order Symbol]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Nine Satanic Sins]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/beliefsandcreeds/tp/9_satanic_sins.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[While the Church of Satan encourages individuality and the gratification of desires, it does not suggest that all actions are acceptable.  The Nine Satanic Sins, published by Anton LaVey in 1987, target nine characteristics Satanists should avoid.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Teachings of the Jedi]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/beliefsandcreeds/a/jedi_teachings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These concepts widely held among modern Jedi, although their expect presentations varies from source to source.  These teachings address such things as nature of the Force, the Jedi worldview, and ethical behavior.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scientology Funerals]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/scientology/p/scien_funeral.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An overview of Scientology beliefs concerning what happens to us after we die and how they commonly reflect these beliefs through funeral services.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jedi Religion (Jediism)]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/alternativereligionsaz/a/jedi_religion.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An introduction to Jedi Religion or Jediism, including basic beliefs and practices.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alternative Religion Symbols]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/tp/symbols_guide.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A quick guide to symbols associated with a variety of alternative religions, organized by religious group.  The collection includes symbols from the Baha'i Faith, Zoroastrianism, the occult, and alchemy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ The Tetragrammaton - The Unpronounceable Name of God]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/ig/Occult-Symbols/The-Tetragrammaton.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The tetragrammaton is the four-letter name of God, considered by many to be too holy to verbally pronounce.  It is commonly used to represent God in occult illustrations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Jedi Creed]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/jedireligion/a/jedi_creed.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Jedi Creed is a basic set of beliefs held in common by many modern Jedi.  While based on works of fiction, followers find practical and spiritual meaning in its words.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Faravahar - Zoroastrian Symbol]]></title>
            <link>http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbols/ig/Symbol-Gallery/Faravahar---Zoroastrian-Symbol.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ancient Persian symbol associated with important personages now commonly viewed as a symbol of Zoroastrianism.  It depicts a figure surrounded by the light of glory and is used by some as a representation of the human soul.]]></description>
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