From: Gerald Del Campo Area: RPSTOVAL To: Serpens 9 Apr 92 11:41:10 Subject: Re: THELEMA WITHOUT CHRISTIANI In a message dated 07 Apr 92 16:48:19, Serpens wrote: S> Gerald - S> Answered it? Heavens, I hope not. I always try to leave more S> questions S> around when I finish than when I started (g). S> Paul Hehe. What I meant to say is that you put some thought into it and responded intelligently (as usual). You understaood why I asked the question in the first place. Which brings me up to this question: Do you think that Aiwass was a manifestation of Crowley's hatred for Christianity? or a 'current' or 'life force' working within him? Couldn't Crowley have attached his hatred to Christianity to Aiwass while Aiwass may have been completely indiferent to it? etc. Hmmmm? Gerald ... RPSTOVAL Oasis: Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718 From: Gerald Del Campo Area: RPSTOVAL To: Myerra 9 Apr 92 11:46:10 Subject: Re: THELEMA WITHOUT CHRISTIANITY In a message dated 07 Apr 92 23:29:47, Myerra explained:ote: M> Gerald...I've been reading the messages here (from the beginning) with M> growing curiosity and frustration. As one with an unquenchable thirst M> for knowledge, the curiosity is natural. As one very new (on a M> conscious level, anyway) to the study of metaphysics, occult, etc. I'd M> really like it if someone could provide me with a "definition" of what M> Thelema is! I'm studying everything I can get my hands on, but so much M> of what I read seems to be written with the assumption that the reader M> has a basic working knowledge of the subject. I think I've been in the M> dark; admittedly, I need help. I do read a lot, but help in the form M> of people to talk with would be nice too. I do have people to talk to M> now, but I like to get as many points of view as I can. Thanks for any M> information you can provide!! M> Peace, Myerra I understand your frustration. This echo was supposed discuss the social and economic impact that Thelema would have on the mundane world if it were to become the dogma (for lack of a better term) on which our judicial and spiritual communities based their conduct and rules. But like all echos, it goes off topic once in a while . Reading the echos here and on Thelema echo should provide you with a basic understanding of what Thelema is. If you had more specific questions perhaps I could be of more assistance. You are calling from Modem Magick, no? There is a file there called "ESSAYS.ZIP" ("Little Essays on New Aeon Magick") which is a book I have compiled answering most questions I had when I embarked on my journey out of the dark. Ask Sis if she has it in her libraries...if she does not I could upload it there for you. The book focuses on Thelemic philosophy and Magick, so it should prove to be a big help. It was written with new comers in mind, so I would appreciate any input you might have about it as well, since I AM going to a publisher with it soon. Love is the Law Gerald ... RPSTOVAL Oasis: Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718 From: Gerald Del Campo Area: RPSTOVAL To: Sysop At Tahutinet 9 Apr 92 13:49:10 Subject: Re: TAHUTINET JOINS THE FUN... In a message dated 05 Apr 92 23:11:40, Sysop At Tahutinet wrote: SAT> 93, everybody! SAT> Just wanted to let everybody know that TahutiNet [103/175, (714) SAT> 635-7311] is proud to be the newest member of the RPSTOVAL family! SAT> Looking forward to joining in the fun... SAT> 93, Ehubi Far out dude! Welcome aboard! Join da fun! Gerald ... RPSTOVAL Oasis: Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718