<P> Eddie Lane lives in Upstate New York with his wife Sarah and their two children, Hawk and Summer . They are all members of the Meyerist Movement, which combines aspects of New Age philosophy, shamanism, Scientology, Christian mysticism and Utopianism with a few elements from the Shakers, Sufism, Tibetan Buddhism and Freemasonry ritual . Eddie returns from Peru, where he had undergone a spiritual retreat designed to advance him further up Meyerism's spiritual ladder . Unbeknownst to his family, while in Peru, Eddie experienced a revelation which causes him to question his faith in Meyerism . Meanwhile, Cal Roberts, a friend of Sarah's and one of Meyerism's top leaders, is looking to expand their influence and deal with the imminent death of their founder, Doctor Stephen Meyer . </P> <P> Meyerism is a fictional movement in the series founded by Dr. Stephen Meyer . In the show's mythology, on October 28, 1974, Meyer literally climbed a ladder of burning light to receive the message of universal truth . Meyer gave to his followers the instructions for their spiritual development, written in the first book of Meyerism, The Ladder . Meyerists believe that all people are damaged which is the cause of the world's suffering . Through personal enlightenment, they seek to become aware of suffering in themselves and others, and to heal the world, caring deeply about family, humanity and the environment . In this way and others, they create the heavenly Garden of Meyer's vision here on earth . However, The Ladder foretells that their efforts will be thwarted by non-believers or Ignorant Systemites (I.S.) whose selfish actions will result in an apocalypse; but those who ascend The Ladder of Enlightenment will live forever in The Garden . </P> <P> The Movement claims 6000 members with facilities located in San Diego, California, and Parksdale, New York, with a retreat center located in Cusco, Peru . Most practice Meyerism in everyday lives, while others have taken vows of service and dedicate themselves to counseling, recruitment and outreach programs . However, founder Stephen Meyer warned against media attention, that the movement should remain small and publicity should be kept to a minimum . Spiritual progress is evaluated on an ascending series of rungs from 1R to 10R, with many decisions made by the senior membership or Upper Rungs (U.R.). Meyerists practice meditation and use biofeedback devices and drugs--including ayahuasca and cannabis--to aid in reaching deeper levels of consciousness, and put considerable stock in visions and intuition which are believed to be The Light trying to communicate with them . </P> <P> A Vanity Fair analysis of the show's first episode described Meyerism as "inspired by a grab bag of religious practices and cult beliefs". The show's creator, Jessica Goldberg, specifically refutes comparisons to Scientology . </P>

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