On Crowleys anti-Semitism
I know I've read my own beliefs into passages before, and this might be no exception to the rule.
When I read Chapter 73 of Magic Without Tears, it appears to me that he is lambasting those who act mindlessly in keeping with their cultural beliefs, be they Jew, Protestant, or dare I say it the "nominal Crowleians" he predicted in The soldier and the Hunchback, lead about by fear and conformity. He also refers to the "Jews and niggers" as merely imaginary monsters, although I make no pretense of knowing whether this implies that he believes them to be benign (doubtful from his other writings) or merely not the all powerful conspiracy many believe.
If we understand the root of the issue, it shouldn't be that much trouble to discern the application in all specific situations. Is the submergence of the individual in his class the root of Crowley's anti-Semitism? Is there something else I should look at to correct my understanding?
Thanks.
-- James
When I read Chapter 73 of Magic Without Tears, it appears to me that he is lambasting those who act mindlessly in keeping with their cultural beliefs, be they Jew, Protestant, or dare I say it the "nominal Crowleians" he predicted in The soldier and the Hunchback, lead about by fear and conformity. He also refers to the "Jews and niggers" as merely imaginary monsters, although I make no pretense of knowing whether this implies that he believes them to be benign (doubtful from his other writings) or merely not the all powerful conspiracy many believe.
If we understand the root of the issue, it shouldn't be that much trouble to discern the application in all specific situations. Is the submergence of the individual in his class the root of Crowley's anti-Semitism? Is there something else I should look at to correct my understanding?
Thanks.
-- James