As used in this Article, the following term shall apply:
Religion. "Religion" means a person's sincere and meaningful beliefs which occupy a place of importance in his or her life including or parallel to that filled by a belief in a traditional God. This includes organized sects whose beliefs are common to a number of people, as well as intensely personal convictions which some may find incomprehensible or incorrect.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 10833
Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 11135, Government Code.