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Thanks Zephyr_heart, that's an interesting perspective. And quite timely this week as I debate starting my career as an assassin by removing a particularly offensive Osirian bigot from the Australian political scene
I don't think I could agree entirely with it's suggestions, as much would entail encroaching on the will of others, and Crowley was clear at least with the OTO that it's presentation of Thelema should fall within the laws of the country of residence, but I do agree alot with the idea of being called to defend your own rights. I've been reflecting a bit on that myself recently, having been slightly (and reluctantly) politically active of late.
There was an interesting podcast (sorry I've forgotten where but will find out again) comparing the American Declaration of Independance and resulting war with Thelemic ideas which I found really interesting. There were a lof of similarities in terms of recognizing the right of all to be independant and self governing, and willing to fight to achieve that.
I don't think I could agree entirely with it's suggestions, as much would entail encroaching on the will of others, and Crowley was clear at least with the OTO that it's presentation of Thelema should fall within the laws of the country of residence, but I do agree alot with the idea of being called to defend your own rights. I've been reflecting a bit on that myself recently, having been slightly (and reluctantly) politically active of late.
There was an interesting podcast (sorry I've forgotten where but will find out again) comparing the American Declaration of Independance and resulting war with Thelemic ideas which I found really interesting. There were a lof of similarities in terms of recognizing the right of all to be independant and self governing, and willing to fight to achieve that.