Literature and Religion
The Western notion that there is a separation between religious and non-religious works is something that isn’t found all that often in, specifically, Middle Eastern literature.
Dreams of Leadership
I recall a lot of people from an earlier discussion board posting did not view Gilgamesh as a strong leader, so I am...
Religion and Anger
I don’t think that the slow to anger angle really measures up to either the image of the god of the Hebrews painted in their Bible or for many of their heroes that remained heroes despite their homicidal anger issues.
Language and the Challenge of Society
Language is the key component to both the stability of culture and the change of culture.
Fear God and Ignore the Rest
Fear isn’t the beginning of anything — except more unnecessary fear, emotional weakness, and mental impotence.
Round 9 with the Religionist
Sometimes Christians think before speaking. Not often, but sometimes. This one didn't.
Hermeneutic Journey
The process of exegesis is not difficult, just long.
Religion and Society
Where God dominates Man, man dominates whatever he can find to dominate.
Technicolor Raincoat and Dreams of Po...
What more could one ask for in a cultural hero?
Language and Communication
Once we understand the connections between language and communication all kinds of issues begin to clear up.
God Talks
They say the devil is in the details. I disagree. I think it’s God in the details.
Guest Blogger: Rikki LaCoste
Guest blogger Rikki LaCoste talks about ritual theatre and his take on the drama that impacts ritual.
Post-Christian Youth Ministry
Teenagers are, by nature, tribal creatures. They are the epitome of chaos in a bottle.
Tripping on the Fulcrum
This ignorance of authority eliminates the body of literature that is claimed to be beyond criticism, that claims inspiration if not direct revelation, and that has set itself as the next revolution in all things related to humanity.
Beyond Dark and Light: Reexamining th...
What is it that is said about pain, trial, and overcoming the impossible? What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger?
Missing the Boat: A Micro-Sermon
The real promulgation of the Law is through our lives living in the real world to real people with real meaning.
Is Thelema an equivocal philosophy?
I don’t think Thelema is ambiguous, or equivocal, at all. I think Thelema is consistent. I think it is Thelemites who are not.
Rethinking Religion
At its most fundamental, religion is little more than the praxis associated with a specific philosophy.
Nobility of Action: Epicuriosity
In the language of the Accord, Epicuriosity is one of the Pillars that provides the aesthetic to the way of life.
Nobility of Action: Decorum
Decorum is to retain unity of dignity, to be consistent in every aspect of character.
Nobility of Action: Reciprocity
Reciprocity is the understanding that every action will have a reaction.
Nobility of Action: Propriety
Propriety demands a well-rounded understanding of human nature and of social interactions.
Nobility of Action: Generosity
One of the easiest of the Pillar concepts to abuse, generosity is seen by many as both a blessing and a curse.
Nobility of Action: Introduction
This series of entries is an outline of the Five Pillars of Nobility of Action.
Daedalian Praxis: An Outline
The Daedalian Praxis is a set of four specific concepts as informed and inspired by the Law of Thelema.
Synod of the Word
Outline for the Structure of the Synod of the Word.
Six Precepts of Discipline Recap
This study was intended to begin the examination into the principles of the Daedalian Accord.
The Sixth Precept of Discipline
To promote mindful consumption.
The Fifth Precept of Discipline
To abstain from any substance that inhibits cognitive or somatic function.
The Fourth Precept of Discipline
To refrain from deceptive behavior.
