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'Black' is a broad racial term describing people of African descent globally, including those from the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. 'African American' is an ethnic descriptor specifically tracking descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States.

Yes, Cao Dai is an active, vibrant religion with an estimated 3.2 to 4.4 million practitioners globally. It stands as the third-largest organized religion in Vietnam, practiced primarily in the southern Mekong Delta region. Due to the Vietnamese diaspora, active Cao Dai temple communities can also be found in the United States (particularly California and Texas), Australia, France, and Canada.

There are an estimated 800,000 to 2 million Druze worldwide, concentrated almost entirely in the mountainous regions of the Levant. Syria holds the largest population (primarily in the Jabal al-Druze region), followed by significant, influential communities in Lebanon, Israel (specifically the Galilee and Carmel mountains), and Jordan. Due to historical emigration, vibrant diaspora communities also exist in Latin America (especially Venezuela) and North America.

Eckankar is a modern, non-denominational new religious movement that defines itself as the 'Path of Spiritual Freedom'. Established in the United States in the mid-20th century, the faith teaches that every individual is a soul (the True Self) existing as a spark of God. The primary purpose of Eckankar is to guide individuals on a personal spiritual journey of self-realization and God-realization through direct, personal experiences with the divine.

Falun Gong was founded by Li Hongzhi, who introduced the practice to the public in Changchun, China, in 1992. Li published the movement's foundational texts, structured its core exercises, and lectured extensively across China before moving to the United States in the late 1990s. Followers revere him as the spiritual master of the practice.

Following the 1999 ban in mainland China, the movement's center of gravity shifted globally. Today, Falun Gong is actively practiced in over 100 countries worldwide. It has a highly visible presence in Taiwan, the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations, where practitioners frequently host public information booths, perform exercises in public squares, and manage independent media outlets.

The global Hare Krishna movement was founded in New York City in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (reverently called Srila Prabhupada). At the age of 69, Prabhupada travelled from India to the United States under the instructions of his spiritual master to introduce the ancient teachings of Bhakti Yoga to the Western world, quickly expanding the movement into a globally recognized spiritual organization.

The New Thought movement is a spiritual and philosophical movement that originated in the United States during the mid-to-late 19th century. It began primarily through the teachings of Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, a philosopher and healer who emphasized the connection between the mind and physical health. The movement coalesced around the idea that our thoughts directly shape our material reality, wellness and life circumstances.

The legal status of Scientology varies significantly around the world:

* United States: The IRS officially granted full tax-exempt status to the Church of Scientology as a bona fide religion in 1993.

* International: It is legally recognized as a religion in countries like the UK, Colombia, Spain and Australia. However, other countries such as Germany and France do not recognize its religious status and classify it as a commercial enterprise or a controversial sect.

Yes, Wicca is officially recognized as a legitimate religion in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the U.S the military officially recognizes Wicca as a faith, allowing the Wiccan emblem (the pentacle) on government headstones. It is protected under religious freedom laws, giving practitioners the same legal rights, tax exemptions, and protections as mainstream world religions.

Alice Bailey (1880-1949) was a British-American writer, esoteric teacher, and prominent occultist who famously coined and popularized the term "New Age". Born Alice La Trobe-Bateman in Manchester, England, she relocated to the United States in 1907. After a brief period in the Theosophical Society, she broke away to co-found the Lucis Trust and the Arcane School in 1922 to disseminate her vast spiritual philosophy.