What is "hyper-real religion"

n. (context rare English) Any religion inspired by popular culture, especially one that imitates a work of fiction.

Hyper-Real Religion is a Sociological term coined to describe a new consumer trend in acquiring and enacting spirituality. The term was first described in the book Religion and Popular Culture: A Hyper-Real Testament by Adam Possamai. The term is used to explore the intersection between post-modernity and religion/ spirituality. The idea has been expanded and critiqued by a number of academics since its creation.