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The Ordo Templi Orientis Phenomenon

To: thelema93-l@hollyfeld.org
From: "AShTON VQ'QL" 
Subject: Re: The Ordo Templi Orientis Phenomenon
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:30:05 -0700 (MST)

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

On 29-Jan-00 Tony Naylor wrote:
>
> It is rumoured that Caliphate O.T.O. has issued instructions to members and
> all local bosies that anyone who is a member of, or associates with . . .
> 
>     Hoor
> 
>     Temple of Thelema
> 
>     S.O.T.O.
> 
>     or any other pseudo O.T.O.
> 
>                         WILL BE EXPELLED!!!!!

The following from the C.O.T.O.'s Camp Master's Handbook (circa 1996, ammended
by the U.S. C.O.T.O. Grand Master Sabazius X*) is probably one of the bases for
the rumor being here stated, aside of any personal stories others may have.  I
provide this information in the spirit of Well-Being for
Thelema93-L@HollyFeld.Org and UnderNet::#thelema.

Make of it what you will.

-- [ Begin C.O.T.O. CMH Slice

[pages 15-16]

L.  Relations With Other Organizations

In general, O.T.O. does not take cognizance of its members' participation in
other groups.  However, it is inappropriate for O.T.O. members to hold
membership in other organizations which: (a) claim authority in O.T.O. or
E.G.C.;  (b) appropriate the name "Ordo Templi Orientis," the name "Ecclesia
Gnostica Catholica," or official O.T.O. rituals, documents and/or trademarks
for their own use; (c) actively dispute O.T.O.'s legitimacy or right to exist;
or (d) hold policies which would interfere with the conscientious observance of
an O.T.O. member's obligations within O.T.O.

O.T.O. members who also hold membership in other organizations should bear it
in mind that O.T.O. will not abide other initiatory organizations proselytizing
among its ranks.  It is not necessary for O.T.O. members to keep their other
affiliations secret, but active recruitment within O.T.O. is inappropriate. 
This is especially important for official O.T.O. representative such as Local
Body Masters, who have been entrusted with protecting and advancing the
interests of O.T.O.   Local Body Masters or initiators who, in the sole
judgement of the National Grand Master General, have a conflict of interest,
shall have their charters revoked.

The following are a few examples of what Grand Lodge Headquarters considers to
constitute  "active recruitment": proselytizing for other initiatory
organizations at O.T.O. events; distributing promotional literature for other
initiatory organizations at O.T.O. events; publishing advertisements for other
initiatory organizations in O.T.O. newsletters; publishing notices of events of
other initiatory organizations in O.T.O. newsletters (unless the event is
co-sponsored by O.T.O.); and creating an atmosphere where any O.T.O. member
might feel unwelcome or uncomfortable at an O.T.O. event soley because he or
she does not hold membership in some other, non-O.T.O., organization as well.

On the other hand, the development of cordial relations, dialogue and
fellowship with friendly organizations is encouraged.  Notwithstanding the
above, occasional mention of public events by non-O.T.O. groups and
organizations may be appropriate in O.T.O. newsletters, so long as the events
are of interest to O.T.O. members, the mention is infrequent and the events in
question do not involve recruitment by the non-O.T.O. organizations.  When in
doubt, leave it out. 

--[ End C.O.T.O. CMH Slice


Love is the law, love under will.

AShTON VQ'QL, V/X, NOT
Hawk Headed Mystical Lord Encampment








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