tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post1708329056248644990..comments2024-02-20T09:54:37.105-06:00Comments on Talking About Ritual Magick: Thelema, Magic, Witchcraft and CrowleyFrater.Barrabbashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11689013897789072360noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-73353169620247920332015-10-10T13:59:29.502-05:002015-10-10T13:59:29.502-05:00Excellent article....and as you said, anyone discr...Excellent article....and as you said, anyone discrediting Crowley's legacy (whatever their opinion of him is), should first look upon what legacy themselves are leaving to the Magical community ....that says it all ... after having done that exercise it only remains to put in check what you actually "know", based on that ( the greatness of your own legacy decide if you "will" discredit him, if you "dare" do it by showing your own legacy first, if you can't do that, then only remains "to be silent" ....Mauriciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530417036015390882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-71527711628252270192015-09-27T06:36:56.213-05:002015-09-27T06:36:56.213-05:00I believe I may have been a little harsh in my wor...I believe I may have been a little harsh in my words about Crowley or the OTO. I should have realized you would hold him in high regard much like Martin Luther is held in high regard by Lutherans of a Christian faith. I understand if you filter out my previous comment. I dislike Aleister Crowley and Albert Pike. However, I'm impressed with your knowledge of the occult. I will mention that Lon Milo DuQuette is a far better author than Crowley. Nectanebushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462430940680234727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-72270774026464072932015-09-25T22:37:58.526-05:002015-09-25T22:37:58.526-05:00Crowley's only good book was 777. However, if...Crowley's only good book was 777. However, if Crowley had designed Golden Dawn rituals I'd have to give him credit for that too. Personally, the rest is garbage. Regardie was a really gem as he wrote some really good books. Crowley imagining himself as "the Beast" lead me to believe he had quite an ego or was trying to exert power over his ignorant followers. Of course, I can't speak for all of the OTO but the more I find out about it the more I don't like what they believe. I'm more into work by Denning and Phillips Aurum Solis magic and their beliefs. I've discarded Enochian magic all together - why would we engage in the evocation of punishing spirits? Nectanebushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462430940680234727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-51265617724719624792015-09-06T13:09:28.506-05:002015-09-06T13:09:28.506-05:00I found this article interesting, although at odds...I found this article interesting, although at odds with an article written by Rodney Orpheus about Gerald Gardner's involvement with the OTO. I'll attach a link (if the comment box allows) to the article for your reading pleasure if you haven't checked it out already.<br /><br />http://oto-ie.org/articles-2/gerald-gardner-o-t-o/<br /><br />P.S. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545289471334581069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817682567561164198.post-78955414206182279212015-08-28T10:59:48.521-05:002015-08-28T10:59:48.521-05:00Another interesting article and well-balanced take...Another interesting article and well-balanced take on the Great Work. Your ecumenical approach to magick is refreshing and an example for us all!Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031228432161285910noreply@blogger.com