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Scientific Religion

by Sabazius 1 May 2002 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The relationship between science and religion is an important theme in Crowley’s writings. He constantly referred to the system of the A∴A∴ as Scientific Illuminism, and the motto he chose for his journal The Equinox was “The method

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On Sponsorship

by Sabazius 1 November 2000 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Every man and woman that is of full age, free, and of good report, has an indefeasible right to the III° —Liber LII. The above quote appears to ensure universal access to the Man of Earth degrees of

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On the Oath of Secrecy

by Sabazius 1 February 2000 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Initiation in occult societies, religious orders, and Masonic fraternities often involves the taking of an oath or pledge of secrecy. Usually, this oath is intended to protect the privacy of the members and the sanctity of the secret

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O.T.O., M:.M:.M:., and E.G.C.

by Sabazius 1 February 1999 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The relationships between O.T.O., M:.M:.M:., and E.G.C. have undergone a number of twists and turns over the years, and can be confusing. I’ve received a lot of questions on this topic, even from relatively senior members, so here’s

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Abstracting the Gnostic Mass

by Sabazius 1 August 1998 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Soror Helena and I were recently invited to attend a Gnostic Mass workshop held at a beautiful wilderness facility north of Sydney, Australia. Many thanks to Soror Shalimar, Frater Numa, and our Sisters and Brothers from Oceania Lodge,

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Order of the Lion, Order of the Eagle

by Sabazius 1 May 1998 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. As most probably realize, the Law of Thelema was not entirely the result of praeterhuman forces. Crowley, as a scholar and even in his role as Prophet, was strongly influenced by the lives, ideas and works of many

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Introduction, Constitutional Issues

by Sabazius 1 November 1997 e.v. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Fraternal salutations, Brothers and Sisters. It is my pleasure to present to you the first issue of Agapé. When I was appointed by the Frater Superior to assume responsibility for the U.S. Grand Lodge as a corporate entity

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