| Wailing Wall | Judaic holy site in Jerusalem; Only remnant of Temple destroyed in 70 AD. |
| Wali | ('friend of Allah') Islamic saint or holy man. |
| Will | primal individual motivation; determined by emotional and mental bias. |
| Witch doctor / Medicine man | Shaman, tribal priest or healer in primal religions. |
| Witchcraft | The practice of casting spells; revival in neo-pagan religions as Wicca. |
| World Church of the Creator | New Age mystical teaching of God with body; humans are mini gods. |
| World Goodwill | Inclusionist group focused on social justice and intercultural cooperation. |
| Worry | persistent mental concern or uneasiness |
| Worship | Reverence or homage to deity in the form of song, prayer, sacrifice, dancing, or ritual. |
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