Comments on: Aleister Crowley – “The Wickedest Man Alive” (until 1947)

By: Martin the canary

Martin the canary — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:24:43 +0000

I hope people can learn to open their eyes. To not take everything so literally. To stop taking life so seriously. Look at your beliefs and acknowledge the obvious possibility that they were constructed by people long ago in order to oppress. If you can not see that then at least try and die happy. I love you.

By: AITROStJtB?

AITROStJtB? — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:47:00 +0000

All I *will* say is this: His presence inspired rifts, whether he meant to or not. Those rifts created controversy. Controversy initially divides people. People choose to stay divided, or to unite. Their reasons are their own. Whether those reasons be greed, lust, and sloth, or faith, hope and charity, it is up to the individual to choose his path. I *Think* that Crowley might have understood this. Whether this makes him a saint or a sinner is not contended by this one. We might all be considered sinners by some, and not by others. His life, for better or worse, has been an interesting signpost in human history. Perhaps not quite that of Moses, Jesus, Muhammed, or Buddha, but, his life certainly may cause an honest individual to examine one’s own. Peace.

By: Greg Berg

Greg Berg — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:16:02 +0000

“Occult” is not a bad word. It simply refers to the unseen; in spirituality, it particularly refers to systems of knowledge that have been suppressed by mainstream religions over the centuries. That of course does make them “bad”. It simply makes them hidden.

Crowley was a genius, but with a complex personality that was not everyone’s cup of tea. The notion that he was a “satanist” however is utterly ludicrous. He rejected Christianity wholesale, and therefore also satanism, which exists only within the Christian worldview.

His book on Yoga is masterful, as was his grasp of Taoism and the entire western esoteric tradition (Qabalah, alchemy, Enochian magic, tarot, astrology, etc.).

By: Maxie

Maxie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:01:31 +0000

/agrees with DeltaZeta. WHAT Crowley learned/studied from his eastern treks is also one of the major reasons why we have Yoga here in the states today. Aside from the obvious fact that Buddhism is far from an “occult system”, court testimonies in the mid 30′s have Crowley renouncing his use ‘black magick’ AND is evidence to HIS confessions of God. His own testimony coupled with law suits AGAINST the slander of his reputation show he obviously cared about something there…

Second, the only one who proclaimed his ties to Satanism were the media (and we know how right they always are, right?). Regardless of his own perceptions, rebellions, and interpretations, the indication that “Unfortunately, there are some who rebel against the Christian religion for any number of reasons. Then there just seems to be a group of people who want to be different and spout some esoteric ideas in order to impress people. Then, there are unstable, disordered and unthinking peo” goes beyond even classic stereotyping, but flatly declares that the only people who would (believe in any such thing other than conformist christian philosophies and practices) must be rebelling, attention-mongers, or crazy? How offensive to the majority of the population of the world…

By: DeltaZeta

DeltaZeta — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:54:44 +0000

*shaking his head*

In the article it stated that “Crowley travelled much, especially in the East studying Eastern Occult systems including Buddhism and the ‘I Ching.’”

That is such an incredibly ludicrous statement as to be self-evident but let me break it down…

First, Buddhism is FAR from being an “occult system”, it is a religious belief held by millions, that is far older than even Christianity. The I-ching ototh, I can see where Christians might get all bent out of shape over this. It was originally a tool of divination (which is “satanic” according to some of my Christian friends) but it is also the root of two other Eastern philosophies, Taoism and Confucianism.

This is an unfair representation in my eyes.

By: Captain J.S. Colman.

Captain J.S. Colman. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:14:35 +0000

Far above all, far above all
God has anointed CHRIST far above all,
Low at His feet we’ll adoringly fall,
God has exalted Christ far above all.

Lord open the eyes of the Exclusive Brethren and let tham glorify your high and holy name.

Captain J.S. Colman.

By: Captain J.S. Colman.

Captain J.S. Colman. — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:13:17 +0000

To have a universal fiefdom as claimed by Taylor-Hales Brethren cult members with a head in Australia is a sin against the Holy Spirit who moves millions of true believers world-wide owning Christ’s Headship. 1 Cor 12v18-21.
The individual is answerable only to Christ -1 Cor 11v28 is your charter Brethren people-believe it and depart from the evil of legalism now and the Lord arise and bless you Psalm 68v1.Jesus Christ has set you free in FREEDOM.