Forum: General Philosophy & Spirituality

I asked this question to a friend and this is their response. I'm still pondering the question. I'm considering this perception as it has me questioning desire, will, and the balance of active...

The story of the New Jerusalem, Revelations

I've been thinking about this lately. Eastern religions often focus on enlightenment, and that there are certain ways to become enlightened through our actions or ways of living that allow us...

I think it would be great to have a listing of Jesus' sayings.

So of course Apple sue's their competitors every time they turn around. Now Apple may have to put on it's website that Samsung did not steal it's idea, by court order. It has me wondering if tree's...

I have spent a bit of time trying to discover what esoteric groups are still operating today. I am not meaning wacko the world is going to end and you must join us to save the day groups. I'm talking...

I'd like to learn more about Gnosis, and came across this article that ties together Gnosis and Wicca. What book did Crowley publish about the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn? Is it the...

It is often argued by Catholics that Jesus created the Catholic Church and it is the one and only true Church of Christianity. I would guess this thread will eventually become quite long discussing...

The Inventors of Worship In the progression of mans movement toward humanity, there are many missteps, there are many mishaps and many downright foolish assumptions. The whole truth is that if men...

I have to admit to not being the biggest fan of Aleister Crowley, to say the least. Today, however, despite this fact, I went to the Sekhet-Maat Lodge, the local OTO Lodge in town to check out...

We always hear about our "soul purpose" and what we need to fulfill in this life and the purpose of our current incarnation. But what about evil people, serial killers, child molesters, etc... What...

This guy takes awhile to get going but talks of predators and kalika warriors, japanese culture spiritual warrior philosophy. He has a pretty interesting website

Jose Luis De Jesus Claims he is Jesus Christ Followers get a tattoo of 666

I turned on the television and a preacher in an interview was asked what is our role in the world in relation to "satan"? The preacher responded, "our role is to fight evil." Does this resonate...

What is Eternal Damnation if you have escaped from Hell and now living on Earth? I’m not talking about sweet loss spirits the roam in a home. I’m talking about Beast or the creatures created by...

The pressure is on, as it sometimes is, by family to believe as they do, as they fear I will not be with them in the afterlife they believe in if I do not agree with their beliefs. It's a real...

I just find there are so many conspiracy theories, and a lot of them are likely true, when it comes to the dark, perverted, vile ways magick can be used, such as how tools like astrology, kaballah,...

What do you think the second commandment means as well as various interpretations on a lot of the concepts to follow? I have read various points of view. The Catholic Church does not...

Good day. I am a fresh fresh student to the ancient mysteries of the world. The knowledge is vast, and I know so little. I am wondering, if at all possible, if I could be lead, or given a starting...

Salvete mei Amici! When the Gods call you to their service, it is not as if a light breaks forth from the heavens and surrounds you. You are not hit by a lightening bolt thrown down by Jupiter...