Curtis Penfold
Aeon418 said:Yes, you've already mentioned that you're a Mormon. Section 89 of The Doctrine and Covenants warns Mormons against consuming drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and hot drinks.
Doesn't specify drugs, but it's certainly inferred and recogonized today as being the case. (The Word of Wisdom is what we call it). As a matter of curiousity, where did you learn about Doctrine and Covenants and all that stuff? Just wondering if it's an academic interest or a friend or what.
Aeon418 said:Really? Try sitting in asana for about 20 minutes and feel the endorphin rush. You might like it. You may find it's very conducive to your spirituality.
Obviously, my view on spirituality is different, since I believe it's necessary to have total self-control to do the Will of God.
But having briefly studied the cult of Dionysius, I think I understand the connection between letting go, taking drugs, and spirituality. It's something I disagree with, obviously. But I find it interesting that Crowley tried taking this ancient concept and presented it to a modern audience.
Aeon418 said:What's the motivation behind an addict's craving? Is is a desire to worship Hadit? Or just a need for another fix?
Some people try to justify casual drug use in this way? But do they stop and question their motivations? Do what thou wilt? Or Do what you want?
Alright, this is when I'm looking for specifics to understand what Crowley taught.
"Do what thou wilt" and "Do what you want" are different. But I want to understand exactly why they're different. Was Crowley trying to get people to accept the Divine Will?
For example, Crowley is against Osirian thinking. So his "Do what thou wilt" does not mean "Self-sacrifice" if that's what you want to do. Um...help me better understand Thelema's ethics.