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Hermeneutic Journey

The process of exegesis is not difficult, just long.

Hermeneutic Journey
posted on: 24 Apr 2011 | author: bishop

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.

Tripping on the Fulcrum
posted on: 15 Jan 2011 | author: bishop

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.

Is Thelema an equivocal philosophy?
posted on: 19 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Rethinking Religion

At its most fundamental, religion is little more than the praxis associated with a specific philosophy.

Rethinking Religion
posted on: 17 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

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: Epicuriosity
posted on: 16 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Nobility of Action: Decorum

Decorum is to retain unity of dignity, to be consistent in every aspect of character.

Nobility of Action: Decorum
posted on: 15 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Nobility of Action: Reciprocity

Reciprocity is the understanding that every action will have a reaction.

Nobility of Action: Reciprocity
posted on: 14 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Nobility of Action: Propriety

Propriety demands a well-rounded understanding of human nature and of social interactions.

Nobility of Action: Propriety
posted on: 13 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

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: Generosity
posted on: 12 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Nobility of Action: Introduction

This series of entries is an outline of the Five Pillars of Nobility of Action.

Nobility of Action: Introduction
posted on: 11 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Daedalian Praxis: An Outline

The Daedalian Praxis is a set of four specific concepts as informed and inspired by the Law of Thelema.

Daedalian Praxis: An Outline
posted on: 9 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Synod of the Word

Outline for the Structure of the Synod of the Word.

Synod of the Word
posted on: 9 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Six Precepts of Discipline Recap

This study was intended to begin the examination into the principles of the Daedalian Accord.

Six Precepts of Discipline Recap
posted on: 8 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The Sixth Precept of Discipline

To promote mindful consumption.

The Sixth Precept of Discipline
posted on: 7 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The Fifth Precept of Discipline

To abstain from any substance that inhibits cognitive or somatic function.

The Fifth Precept of Discipline
posted on: 6 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The Fourth Precept of Discipline

To refrain from deceptive behavior.

The Fourth Precept of Discipline
posted on: 5 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The Third Precept of Discipline

To cultivate a healthy approach to personal sexuality.

The Third Precept of Discipline
posted on: 4 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The Second Precept of Discipline

To refrain from taking that which is not freely given.

The Second Precept of Discipline
posted on: 3 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

The First Precept of Discipline

To honor and respect life.

The First Precept of Discipline
posted on: 2 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

Six Precepts: An Introduction

More than anything, what I see in the Six Precepts is living intentionally.

Six Precepts: An Introduction
posted on: 1 Nov 2010 | author: bishop

In Pursuit of a Thelemic Metaphysics

Beginning axioms toward a Thelemic Metaphysics.

In Pursuit of a Thelemic Metaphysics
posted on: 31 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

The Fourth Way

Rather than molding Thelema around a particular ideology, the Fourth Way molds its ideology around Thelema.

The Fourth Way
posted on: 30 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

Features of Systematic Thelema

Six distinctive features about Systematic Thelema

Features of Systematic Thelema
posted on: 29 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

Hierological Unity: Fact or Fiction

In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, charity.

Hierological Unity: Fact or Fiction
posted on: 28 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

Radical Individualism: A First-Order ...

Is Radical Individualism a first-order issue?

Radical Individualism: A First-Order Issue?
posted on: 25 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

Function and Form: A Series of Unfort...

To what degree or in what way are the doctrines and practices of Thelema tied to AC’s ideas, personality, and what he did in life?

Function and Form: A Series of Unfortunate Questions
posted on: 24 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

An Ideological Spectrum of Thelema

There are essentially four positions in the spectrum of religious ideology today: fundamentalist, traditionalist, modernist, and secularist.

An Ideological Spectrum of Thelema
posted on: 23 Oct 2010 | author: bishop

Aeonic Theory: Two Stumbling Blocks

How can we justify the doctrine of a progression of the Aeons — found within the Book of the Law — in relation to what we know at this time as “the history of the world”?

Aeonic Theory: Two Stumbling Blocks
posted on: 22 Oct 2010 | author: bishop