By Ashley Ooz-Wright, Special to The Sunday <\/p>\n
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 | 2 a.m. <\/p>\n
With more than 500 houses of worship in the valley, Las Vegas frequently and perhaps counter-intuitively makes the list of U.S. cities with the most churches per capita. <\/p>\n
Tucked among mainstream believers who worship at churches, temples, mosques and other religious sanctuaries are scores of locals who quietly practice religions that largely go unnoticed. And for good reason. <\/p>\n
Plagued by stereotypes and misconceptions, local followers of fringe religions say they have experienced discrimination and persecution because of their beliefs. As a result, most choose to keep a low profile and generally worship alone at home or in small groups. Their exact numbers are unknown. <\/p>\n
What followers are trying to achieve is largely the same as those who practice more mainstream faiths: salvation. The guiding principles behind a good number of the valleys fringe religions involve leading a peaceful and productive life for which believers say they will be rewarded after death. <\/p>\n
Goddess Spirituality <\/p>\n
Alonzo Wright\/Special to the Sunday <\/p>\n
In the Nevada desert, near Indian Springs, sits the temple of Goddess Spirituality. <\/p>\n
To learn more about the temple, go to sekhmettemple.com or call 702-569-0630. <\/p>\n
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