> But I think it is fair to say that humanity's religious
> quest is
> reflected in other contemporary movements - including GD,
> Freemasonry and
> i would have thought, even Dion Fortune grouping?>>>>>>
well yes, and no. The GD was not set up as a religion, but it did strive to understand Divinity and work with deity, but not in a religious structure. Where as the OTO mass that was quoted, and then subsequent creed was without question built as a religious expression.
I also think it is important to differentiate between religion ( as a construct) and working with deities. The GD ( and Dion fortunes group) had no creed, and did not rely on faith. It was a method of ritual pattern making that was used for a variety of reasons including working with Deities.
Im not saying that either is better than the other, just that there seems to be many different ways to approach magic, and I find that interesting. I may not agree with certain appraches, but that does not mean that I dont have an interest from a research, curiosity or learning point of view.
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> btw I assume discussion of (pagan) Theology is ok with the
> moderators
> for an academic list??>>>>>>>>>>
I should hope so Mogg, otherwise, what is the point of the list?
Best wishes, Josephine
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