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I know the dictionary definition. I also know the direction that the pastor will be using it in, which is the negative connotation, with the biblical admonitions to avoid it."Occult" is such a vague term (properly defined .. it just means a knowing of something that is "hidden" or "secret" ... it isn't a "bad thing", it's just something that isn't "in plain sight" )
I remember. (Good to inform AD newbies, though.)(I'm a former theology student)
With a new term being introduced, I usually prefer to spell and then sign but in this case there really is no one sign that fits. Also, not everyone knows the meaning of O-C-C-U-L-T. I'm hoping that when the topic comes up, the pastor will introduce the topic (terp will spell it) and then he will go on to describe what it entails. Then, I let his description fill in the explanation.In a religious setting I'd stay with fingerspelling it - I know that's not especially helpful.
Still, it doesn't hurt to ask, right?
I'm always wiling to learn more signs.