What defines lay mystics in a religious context?

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Individuals striving to establish new religious communitiesThose who oppose practices of self-discipline and meditationPeople seeking a direct connection with God independent of official religious institutionsMembers officially affiliated with recognized religious orders

Explanation

Lay mystics are individuals who pursued a personal experience of God without relying on established religious organizations, unlike those who are formally associated with religious orders or reject spiritual practices.