New Religious Movements

  • Huna was created

    Huna was created

    Huna is a derivative of the Hawaiian language words Kahuna. The word was adopted by Max Freedom Long in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics.
  • Huna Research

    Huna Research

    Long founded Huna Research. It's a not-for-profit organization, tax-exempt under IRS 501, incorporated in Missouri for the purpose of research, practice, and teaching of Huna.
  • Huna Textbook was created

    Huna Textbook was created

    He published 'The Secret Science At Work' as an Huna textbook. It goes over Max Freedom Long's culture of Huna.
  • Huna Codes of Religion

    Huna Codes of Religion

    'The Huna Codes in Religion', examining parallels between his invented system and religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity.
  • Long's Death

    Long's Death

    He died at his home in Vista, California from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to his head.
  • Huna International

    Huna International

    Huna International was formed as a religious order by King. It has three branches: Aloha International, Voices of the Earth, and Finding Each Other International.
  • Freedom Act

    Freedom Act

    In a Pacific Island nation influenced by American Missionaries, the people were disallowed from practicing their original teachings until the federal government of the United States passed the Native American Religious Freedoms Act.