Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path
The terms Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path refer to a postulated dichotomy between two distinct types of religion. The exact meaning of the terms has varied over time; the most modern usage regards religions which focus upon the worship of one or more deities and the observance of strict moral codes as belonging to the Right-Hand Path,
while considering religions which value the spiritual advancement of the self over other goals to belong to the Left-Hand Path. This usage of the terms is invoked almost exclusively by self-proclaimed followers of the Left-Hand Path; followers of religions described as "Right-Hand Path" argue that this means of dividing religions is a mislabeled or false dichotomy.
while considering religions which value the spiritual advancement of the self over other goals to belong to the Left-Hand Path. This usage of the terms is invoked almost exclusively by self-proclaimed followers of the Left-Hand Path; followers of religions described as "Right-Hand Path" argue that this means of dividing religions is a mislabeled or false dichotomy.