THE |
|
a cache of usenet and other text files pertaining
to occult, mystical, and spiritual subjects. |
To: alt.satanism,alt.magick.chaos From: "Mr. Scratch"Subject: Aquino on Xepera-L Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:49:34 -0800 Since certain Setians are so fond of sharing our personal information (e.g. Message-ID: <3c1f554d.5701708@news.earthlink.net>), I'll return the favor. The following statements concerning the subscribers of Xepera-L were forwarded to me from the ToS IV* list. This discussion took place while the IV* was reconsidering the continued existence of the Xepera-L e-list. Keep in mind that the "profane freeloaders" the Aquinos are talking about include those outsiders who are friendly to their cause. To the hierarchy of the ToS however, it makes no difference; every dweller in "the world of horrors" is an enemy, end of discussion. In my opinion, held both as a Setian and as a former member, this is a revolting and destructive attitude similar to that of the islamofundies we are now at war with. Xepera members ought to consider whether they appreciate the characterizations of them discussed by the founder and manipulators of the Temple they are examining. Mr. Scratch Priest of Set www.radio-free-setian.com ---------Forwarded post---------- ~From: "Michael A. Aquino" ~Date: Tue Jul 10, 2001 ~Subject: [Templeset4] Re: Xepera-L To the issue: (1) "Xepera-l doesn't take much IV*+ time, just that of the III*." The IV*+ should not dump a timedraining job like this on any III*, no matter how willing they may be to make the timesacrifice. Some will endeavor to do it to "help out", "be good sports", etc. It will suck their time, energy, nerves, and eventually enthusiasm. [The same applies to II*s & I*s who are trying to "hold up" the Temple on Xepera-l.] (2) "Xepera-l provides a useful public relations venue to show the rest of the world that we don't sacrifice animals, etc." A FAQ on our public website accomplishes the same thing, and, unlike Xepera-l, doesn't have to be endlessly repeated/reargued everytime the next heckler, nut, provocateur, or dumbbunny shows up on the list. (3) "Xepera-l is a good way to pre-screen potential new members." Anyone can create any _persona_ he wishes on an Internet talklist. If his goal is to impress a III*, he can easily sing that song. If we've learned anything over the last 26 years on this topic, it's that anyone who wants badly enough to get into the Temple of Set can usually get the benefit of the doubt [unless he's a very obvious nutcase]. It's that 2-year testingperiod of the I* that establishes the truth. And this is also a reminder that the II* Recognition process is where the rubber meets the road - and I do not mean "rubberstamp". (4) "Anti-Xepera-l advocates are yelling louder than Xepera-l supporters." An overstatement. Xepera-l exists now, therefore its supporters (who may more accurately be described as "tolerators") don't have to go out of their way to argue for it. Those who think that Xepera-l is not a good idea, for the above&other reasons, may [like myself] have come to this conclusion only recently. If we don't explain it, the rest of you may not understand it. (5) Not a response, just a reminder: The Temple of Set exists to benefit its Initiates, *not* the World of Horrors. Every minute Setians devote to operating a free classroom for profane freeloaders is a minute less that the same Setians have for their *own* initiation, as well as for cooperative magical projects with other Setians. This is the bottomline. Xeper. Michael Aquino ---------Forwarded post---------- ~From: Lilith Aquino ~Date: Tue Jul 10, 2001 ~Subject: Re: [TempleSet4] Re: Xepera-L Dear Masters: I was speaking with the ED and she was expressing her long frustration at getting more than the same few members of the Priesthood III* to interview/screen prospective members. Even when she does secure someone, as often as not they drop the ball, or take so long to do it that it gets ridiculous (3 to 4 months is excessive). It should only take a few (2) weeks at most. So my point here is, our Priesthood should be spending their time on these kinds of responsibilities rather than on freeloaders on xepera-l. Why should we provide any more access to the Temple by non-members than they can get via the info letter. If they are interested further they can ask to be put in touch with someone who will answer a *limited* amount of questions for a *limited* time. It's been suggested perhaps a section on our website could be provided for this purpose, staffed by III* volunteers for this purpose. Xeper Lilith Aquino V*
The Arcane Archive is copyright by the authors cited.
Send comments to the Arcane Archivist: tyaginator@arcane-archive.org. |
Did you like what you read here? Find it useful?
Then please click on the Paypal Secure Server logo and make a small donation to the site maintainer for the creation and upkeep of this site. |
The ARCANE ARCHIVE is a large domain,
organized into a number of sub-directories, each dealing with a different branch of religion, mysticism, occultism, or esoteric knowledge. Here are the major ARCANE ARCHIVE directories you can visit: |
|
interdisciplinary:
geometry, natural proportion, ratio, archaeoastronomy
mysticism: enlightenment, self-realization, trance, meditation, consciousness occultism: divination, hermeticism, amulets, sigils, magick, witchcraft, spells religion: buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, taoism, wicca, voodoo societies and fraternal orders: freemasonry, golden dawn, rosicrucians, etc. |
SEARCH THE ARCANE ARCHIVE
There are thousands of web pages at the ARCANE ARCHIVE. You can use ATOMZ.COM
to search for a single word (like witchcraft, hoodoo, pagan, or magic) or an
exact phrase (like Kwan Yin, golden ratio, or book of shadows):
OTHER ESOTERIC AND OCCULT SITES OF INTEREST
Southern
Spirits: 19th and 20th century accounts of hoodoo,
including slave narratives & interviews
|