▲Religion is typically the belief and/or worship of a higher, spiritual being or beings.

▲But there are many others that are a less known, little understood, and harder to come by.

▲"Save the Planet, Kill Yourself" is a popular slogan among these guys. They are also known for their common clashes with pro-lifers, as they support abortion and suicide.

▲Rastafari refer to cannabis as "the holy herb," believing it to have healing powers and creating feelings of peace and love in those who use it.

▲Whatever your reason and whatever religion you follow, happy worshiping!

▲It is estimated that there are more than 4,000 different religions in the world. Some of the more popular ones include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

▲Happy Science practices Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, and Progress. Nothing too strange there, right?
Except for the fact that its leader and founder, Ryuho Okawa, claims to be the savior and living reincarnation of Buddha.

▲Whether you are looking to achieve divine enlightenment, or seeking comfort in some form of higher spiritual being, people identify with different religions for various personal reasons.

▲Based on the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius, this religion revolves around doctrines of good behavior, wisdom, and social relationships.

▲Dudeism believes in taking it easy, kicking back, and not worrying so much, as outlined on their site. Hakuna matata!

▲Also known as Pagan Witchcraft, this religion believes in magic, spells, and sorcery.

▲Satanism could be regarded as the antithesis of Christianity. Followers believe in things like indulgence, kindness only to those who are deserving, egoism, and an "eye for an eye" code of ethics.

▲This controversial group are alleged to follow a practice, which is supposedly now-defunct, called "fair game." It essentially allows Scientologists to freely go after and harass anyone who is deemed an enemy, or against the Church of Scientology. But according to their website, this practice is no longer endorsed.

▲Those who follow this religion believe that psychedelic drugs like Dipropyltryptamine and LSD are the true flesh of God.

▲Inspired by 'The Matrix,' this religion considers the films to be their sacred text.

▲This sect of Hinduism practices crazy rituals including cannibalism, drinking alcohol from human skulls, and wearing jewelry made of bones.

▲Voodooists believe in a visible and invisible world, and that the two worlds are intertwined, according to HuffPost.

▲Likewise, Christian Science (not to be confused with Scientology) also believes in faith healing and that pain does not really exist, relying solely on Christian Science prayers to alleviate ailments and other physical sufferings.

▲This is the third largest religion in Vietnam, according to Religious Tolerance. Followers believe in karma and reincarnation.

▲Their deity? The Flying Spaghetti Monster. While not considered a real religion in the US, it is a legitimate religion in the Netherlands and New Zealand.

▲Followers of this religion are—you guessed it—devotees of actor Nicolas Cage.

▲This church idolizes the former Argentinian soccer star, Diego Maradona.

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Similarly, this pop culture-based religion centers around the American filmmaker.

▲Followers of Jediism believe that The Force (from the 'Star Wars' franchise) is a real thing.

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This religion is based on black supremacy, and followers worship the Egyptian pyramids and believe in UFOs.

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Many of us identify with a particular religion or set of beliefs, which guide our moral compass and help us live our lives as best as possible. And while it is common to come across a fellow Christian, Buddhist, Jew, or Muslim, it isn't so typical to run into someone from the Church of Euthanasia, for instance.

Click through this gallery to learn more about some of the world's wackiest religions and their curious beliefs.