The Religious Affiliation of Author, Essayist
William S. Burroughs
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William S. Burroughs was a Scientologist (a member of the Church of Scientology), but he later distanced himself from the Church and criticized it.
William S. Burroughs was also a Reichian, i.e., an adherent of Orgonomy, which was founded by Wilhelm Reich.
As a practicing occultist, William S. Burroughs was a member of the Illuminates of Thanateros.
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