Thelema Revisited: A Critique

[ashkosis]

I am posting this for two reasons: lots of people seem to think I'm still a Thelemite and I wanted to explain why I no longer am. I have no interest in insulting anyone and I am happy for all those who find Thelema to be rewarding. At the moment, I don't have much time for drama, so I'm only willing to reply to thoughtful, even-handed comments.

Comments

[keter_magick]

You are still learning, that's all that matters. My Path is not your Path, my God is not your God, nor should it be...if/when you loop back to Thelema, it will be there for you. If you don't loop back, I am sure there's somewhere equally interesting to embrace you.



The destination or even where you are now are much less important than the journey. The former define the what and where...the latter discovers the YOU.

[ashkosis]

Thanks for your comment. Right now I'm finding Religious Naturalism and progressive humanism to be challenging and rewarding. Thelema was exciting and beneficial for me, but was never a very comfortable fit...I suppose it was inevitable that I would leave eventually. Although I now have some serious critiques of Thelema, it was in discovering those that I was able to articulate what my values and beliefs really were. I'm glad to know that there is enough overlap to maintain many valuable relationships.