====== Arcanism ====== Arcanism is a broad category of religious and philosophical thought that hold a loose set of principles in common, namely that the Truth of the world is hidden, unrevealed, manipulated, or otherwise //arcane//. Other common elements include: * A transcendent process to achieve enlightenment of the Truth. * An eschewing of the material as evil or imprisoning. * Rejection of traditional morality and organized authority structures. * Emphasis on symbolism, mysticism, and esoteric writings. Some consider alchemy and other more organized magical arts as arcane religions.