Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
a picture of the future (now)
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever."
- George Orwell, "1984"
The future is now.
Benjamin Franklin quote
“Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Friday, September 23, 2011
great wisdom
"Angry people want you to see how powerful they are... loving people want you to see how powerful You are."
- Chief Red Eagle
Review: The Heretic’s Guide to Thelema, by Gerald del Campo
Review: The Heretic’s Guide to Thelema, by Gerald del Campo
by Mike Gleason
source: http://www.spiralnature.com/reviews/religion-spirituality/heretics-guide-to-thelema-gerald-del-campo-2.html
The Heretic’s Guide to Thelema, by Gerald del Campo
Immanion Press, 9781905713189, 438 pp., 2008
Thelema? Isn’t that about the writings and magickal workings of Aleister Crowley? Didn’t he use drugs and sex magick? Wasn’t he called “the evillest man in the world”? What relevance can that have in today’s society? Kind of, yes, yes, and you’d be surprised. But that isn’t all Thelema is. Actually, I should say that it is not primarily what Thelema is, any more than the writings of any prophet. All of the above statements and questions are representative of the common perception of Thelema. And we all know how accurate common perceptions are (cough, cough).
I am not a practicing Thelemite (or any form of Thelemite for that matter) which makes me the target audience for this book since this a “101” book, but with a difference. Most “beginner” books simply rehash what has been written before (often dozens if not hundreds of times). This book is designed to introduce the entire concept of Thelema and its associated magick from a personal viewpoint.
Naturally, there are recaps of standard magickal fare – including certain rituals and invocations – but in the first part of the book the emphasis is on personal experience as opposed to theory. Perseverance is stressed since the magickal world, unlike modern Western society, is based on the long-term. There are no short cuts in this work.
The first two books in this three book compilation (New Aeon Magick and New Aeon English Qaballah) have been previously published (1994 and 2001, respectively), and they raised various controversies at the times of their publication. The third book (Ethics of Thelema) has never before been published and offers a look at the author’s view of the relationship of Thelema, as he understands and practices it, to the larger world.
Although I call this a “101” book, it is not for the casual dabbler. As with any book devoted to magickal working as opposed to magickal theory it is heavy on experiential goals, and requires some serious effort to put into practice.
One of the primary purposes of this book, if not the primary purpose, is to cause the reader to question everything. This makes it a difficult book for the average reader. It is also dangerous to the status quo since it encourages challenges to commonly accepted viewpoints.
This book (or, actually, these books) is not about Thelema as a whole, but rather about the author’s personal understanding of it. As such, it is intended to encourage contemplation leading to action. Contemplation is the starting point; action is the journey; and self-knowledge is the destination.
If you know nothing about Thelema, and want to, this book is for you. If you are a practicing Thelemite, this book may shock you into re-examining your thoughts. In either case, it is a worthwhile addition to your library.
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Mike Gleason has spent the last several years reviewing books for the Pagan/Wiccan/Witch/Magickal community as a public service. He is a 50-something individual living with his wife and children in Massachusetts. He has dedicated his time to sharing his knowledge and opinions with others through his book reviews.
by Mike Gleason
source: http://www.spiralnature.com/reviews/religion-spirituality/heretics-guide-to-thelema-gerald-del-campo-2.html
The Heretic’s Guide to Thelema, by Gerald del Campo
Immanion Press, 9781905713189, 438 pp., 2008
Thelema? Isn’t that about the writings and magickal workings of Aleister Crowley? Didn’t he use drugs and sex magick? Wasn’t he called “the evillest man in the world”? What relevance can that have in today’s society? Kind of, yes, yes, and you’d be surprised. But that isn’t all Thelema is. Actually, I should say that it is not primarily what Thelema is, any more than the writings of any prophet. All of the above statements and questions are representative of the common perception of Thelema. And we all know how accurate common perceptions are (cough, cough).
I am not a practicing Thelemite (or any form of Thelemite for that matter) which makes me the target audience for this book since this a “101” book, but with a difference. Most “beginner” books simply rehash what has been written before (often dozens if not hundreds of times). This book is designed to introduce the entire concept of Thelema and its associated magick from a personal viewpoint.
Naturally, there are recaps of standard magickal fare – including certain rituals and invocations – but in the first part of the book the emphasis is on personal experience as opposed to theory. Perseverance is stressed since the magickal world, unlike modern Western society, is based on the long-term. There are no short cuts in this work.
The first two books in this three book compilation (New Aeon Magick and New Aeon English Qaballah) have been previously published (1994 and 2001, respectively), and they raised various controversies at the times of their publication. The third book (Ethics of Thelema) has never before been published and offers a look at the author’s view of the relationship of Thelema, as he understands and practices it, to the larger world.
Although I call this a “101” book, it is not for the casual dabbler. As with any book devoted to magickal working as opposed to magickal theory it is heavy on experiential goals, and requires some serious effort to put into practice.
One of the primary purposes of this book, if not the primary purpose, is to cause the reader to question everything. This makes it a difficult book for the average reader. It is also dangerous to the status quo since it encourages challenges to commonly accepted viewpoints.
This book (or, actually, these books) is not about Thelema as a whole, but rather about the author’s personal understanding of it. As such, it is intended to encourage contemplation leading to action. Contemplation is the starting point; action is the journey; and self-knowledge is the destination.
If you know nothing about Thelema, and want to, this book is for you. If you are a practicing Thelemite, this book may shock you into re-examining your thoughts. In either case, it is a worthwhile addition to your library.
********
Mike Gleason has spent the last several years reviewing books for the Pagan/Wiccan/Witch/Magickal community as a public service. He is a 50-something individual living with his wife and children in Massachusetts. He has dedicated his time to sharing his knowledge and opinions with others through his book reviews.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
"...there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning"
"It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning."
— Henry Ford
Saturday, September 17, 2011
where is this so-called "Prince of Peace"?!
Luke 19:27
International Standard Version (©2008)
(Jesus)But as for these enemies of mine who didn't want me to be their king - bring them here and slaughter them in my presence!
It's like your sitting in front of a blue sky and they're screaming at you "it's red!" for two thousand freakin' years... after awhile, you see blue as red. You see violence as 'love'.
Or in the words of George Orwell's "1984": 2+2=5.
This whole Abrahamic(Judeo-Christian-Islamic) mindfuck cult isn't 'the answer' to the world's problems, it's the fucking source.
International Standard Version (©2008)
(Jesus)But as for these enemies of mine who didn't want me to be their king - bring them here and slaughter them in my presence!
It's like your sitting in front of a blue sky and they're screaming at you "it's red!" for two thousand freakin' years... after awhile, you see blue as red. You see violence as 'love'.
Or in the words of George Orwell's "1984": 2+2=5.
This whole Abrahamic(Judeo-Christian-Islamic) mindfuck cult isn't 'the answer' to the world's problems, it's the fucking source.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Michael W. Ford discusses his book, "Adversarial Light - Magick of the Nephilim"
Michael W. Ford discusses his book, "Adversarial Light - Magick of the Nephilim", The Order of Phosphorus and self-initiation utilizing the Adversarial current from a spiritual and earthly balance.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Psychic Phenomena - AMORC
To those who may have had strange and unexplained experiences, this slide demonstration, which was produced by the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC more than 50 years ago, as part of their public outreach program, may assist in clearing some of the cobwebs in minds of many people. Every experience fits into a particular category, and the Order, with their wealth of experience, assist in providing an understanding of each category. It may also, provide greater insight to students, in reference to where they are with their psychic abilities.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
AE911Truth.org's - Blueprint for Truth-The Architecture of Destruction-1...
This is the full 2 hour version of the original dvd "Blueprint for Truth-The Architecture of Destruction". In 2 hours Richard Gage, AIA of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth takes you through most of the scientific forensic evidence proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the destruction of WTC was accomplished with explosive controlled demolition.
Architects & Engineers - Solving the Mystery of WTC 7 - AE911Truth.org
IRREFUTABLE PROOF!
watch this - and see if you can still believe the official LIE about 9-11
watch this - and see if you can still believe the official LIE about 9-11
Friday, September 2, 2011
"Too big to fail"? BULLSHIT!
NO ALTERNATIVE? ...
… SEE ICELAND
The David Icke Newsletter Goes Out On Sunday
You hear very little about Iceland today because of the way its population of 320,000 dealt with the enormous challenges they were suddenly facing. Don’t mention Iceland - Shhhhhh! There is nothing more dangerous to ‘no alternative’ than another alternative that works … the threat of a good example.
So Iceland? Schtum.
Today, just three years later, Iceland’s economy is recovering from the biggest comparative banking collapse in history because … they didn’t bail out the banks - they let them fail. Those who caused the problem took the consequences. This was the result of the Icelandic people refusing to take the hit for the mess the banks had created.
It was not the Icelandic people who chose to invest in the seriously dodgy foreign investor accounts promoted by Iceland’s private banks offering a better rate of return - it was the overseas investors. Why should those who didn’t own the banks repay the losses of private owners and investors in those banks? That was the stance of the Icelandic people and they were not budging.
What happens when you do bailout private banks with public debt.
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