Can someone sum up what Crowley's beliefs were?
2006-10-30 12:15:35 · 9 answers · asked by BloodyHell 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
ahh thank you. I am a Satanist actually. I have been interested in the preceedings of Laveyan Satanism. That's why I asked. =]
2006-10-30 12:36:33 · update #1
He was a humanist who rejected anything outside of the self. He did however make allowances for individuals controlling forces that were supernatural, or natural. By rejecting that which was outside the self, he is not so much denying that other things exist, but rather that they were "higher"... more powerfull maybe, but not "higher".
Personally, I consider modern people's fascination with A.Crowley to be a serious waste of time... most people who idolize him seem to do so out of a rejection of systems they dislike rather than anything particularly good he had to say. He's really no better than modern day televangelists... a slick talker and fascinating to look at, but without any real academic merit.
for some really mind blowing stuff check out niezche, aristotle, karl marx, plato...
There is a reason why A. Crowley doesn't get the respect that many thinks he deserves... and its not some sort of church based conspiracy against dissidents... plenty of dissidents get respect... it's that he's a crank.
jmk
just on a side note, something that may interest you: Most satanists don't actually believe in satan...
2006-10-30 12:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by dingwallplayer 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Crowley believed primarily in a divinity that had TWO aspects an INNER aspect (God within which was the True Self of each individual), oftten symbolized by the Egyptian God Horus... and OUTER aspect - the latter being the pantheistic part of his teachings. This latter Divinity was essentially the Universe itself, which he saw symbolized as the Egyptian Goddess Nuit. He was not a Satanist as is commonly (and ignorantly) supposed by those who do not read his works carefully or intelligently. He did, however, humourously use "Satan" as a metaphor for the individual person (their True Self or "Hadit") in rebellion against oppressive, culture-limited false ideals of mainstream religions. He jokingly remarked that Satan is basically the God of any religion one doesn't personally like.
2014-03-22 22:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Liza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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The way of Crowley was more a culture outside culture than any kind of Religion. When he wanted to, he could write with tight discipline and an obvious erudition. When he wanted to tweak the nose of upstarts, culture, religions, and civilization in general, he wrote of truth with tales twisted at both begining and end. Yet, while Christians beat at his reputation and condemn him to Hell, when reminded that he existed. He wrote as a Christian of deep faith on occasion. . .I'll let you judge. Hail Mary 1912 _Prologue_ Mother and maiden! on the natal night Embowered in bliss of roses red and white, Westward three Magi move to minister To Him with gold and frankincense and myrhh. Those Pagans gazing on the Heavenly Host Were blest of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; And me, though I be as an heathen Mage, Thou wilt accept in this my pious page. _I_ The worlds were drunken as with wine When shimmering from the throne divine, The soul of Mary fixed its ray Within that meek and maiden clay The stars in mightier music rolled; The sun acheived a gladder gold; The moon lest pure acclaimed the morn; -- Mary Immaculate is born. Rejoice, O children of the earth, At your salvation brought to birth! This is the perfect period. Mary is born that shall bear God. _Amen_
2016-04-06 16:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book written by Israel Regardie, "Gems of the Equinox". this will show you a lot about his beliefs. He started out with belief in metaphysics and went into Satan worship and then in the end he denounced the Satan worship and went on to say he was wrong.
2006-10-30 12:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crowley's books aren't philosophy, but quackery.
2006-10-30 13:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by Dante 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
2006-10-30 12:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
Me personally, "First do no harm, then do what thou will."
2006-10-30 12:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lawnchair_neighbors 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I'm a satanist too
I might start a club.
2006-10-30 16:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by -.- 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do occult and kill people lol
chop them like fish lol
2014-04-17 05:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much do what you want to do,
I believe thats what he said, his little follower
Lavey, pretty much said the same thing, what
I heard on the documentary, they do believe in
Satan.
2006-10-30 12:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jaymagiclady 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋