Melton states that Scientology can also be traced back to Gnosticism, Manicheanism, Freemasonry and Theosophy. It is affiliated with the Gnostic Society, an organization dedicated to the study of Gnosticism. Occultist Samael Aun Weor taught emanationism from his studies with the Kabbalah and Gnosticism. The Druze beliefs incorporate elements of Ismailism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism and other philosophies. Voegelin perceived similarities between ancient Gnosticism and modernist political theories, particularly communism and nazism. The religion incorporates elements of Isma'ilism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and other philosophies. Amebix were also interested in various forms of mysticism and Gnosticism. He taught and formed groups under the banner of "Universal Gnosticism", or simply gnosis. There are also extensive references to Gnosticism, Judaism and Jungian psychology. Modern occultists display his image, loosely connected now with Hermetic gnosticism. Manichaeism, like Christian Gnosticism and Zurvanism, was inherently universalist. But he also seems to be influenced by Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism. Its beliefs were based on local Mesopotamian religious movements and Gnosticism. However the inter-relation of Manicheanism, Orphism, Gnosticism and neo-Platonism is far from clear. Nominally an Iranian religion, it has its origins in Middle-Eastern Gnosticism.