Uncategorized

Category

The Bones of Sex and Spirit

IMHO, all discussion around sex and spirit come down to two fundamental notions that unpack into four. First, all is dependent on the idea that sex is good. It would not be much of an issue in a culture that was sex-positive and did not view sex as a commodity. This is not to cast aspersions at those who trade in sexual services. The problem here is that sex is used to sell other products while the simple trade in...

Evil, Ethics and Freedom

Theodicy, or the theological study of evil, has long been a stumbling block for religion. People often wonder, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Some answers include “Because God wills it,” or “Karma,” the result of past actions. However, as a Thelemite, the focus is not on what happened, but rather on what to do to avoid doing evil. To start, let’s eliminate some outdated ideas about evil, such as “Natural Evil.” In ancient times, disasters and diseases...