Post by tentaclednephilim on Oct 3, 2010 14:55:27 GMT -6
I just finished reading Liber A:O.
While I was reading it, I took notes on my thoughts & questions. I wrote them as I went which means some questions I asked may have been answered later. Quotes from the book will be in Green. My words will be in Red.
"The Old Ones’ use of the black arts angered the lesser gods because it was a sign of change, a sign of things to come. It is not known how or why the lesser gods gained the upper hand. Earth’s gods might have forged this universe as a prison, but they could not wholly master the Old Ones or mankind. "
Could it be possible the Old Ones let it happen deliberately to separate the wheat from the chaff? I think it's possible they let the lesser gods think they won so that man would be given the ultimate refining fire. They couldn't hand us our destiny on a silver platter. They merely gave us the tools & instruction. We must walk our own path under our own strength. Reminds me of Prometheus.
"Scientists have proven that meditation alters brain chemistry, different forms of music influence how plants grow, snowflakes form according to surrounding emotions, and the smallest particles change their behavior when observed. "
Meditation does more than alter brain chemistry. It alters neural activity altogether. As far as music goes, science has shown that particular drum beat rhythms induce altered states of consciousness; more specifically out of body experiences. To view anything, including particles, one must change what is to be viewed. We never see things as they truly are.
"Nor does our organization believe it can bring the entire human race together in peace and harmony. Not everyone can be saved. Only a few thousand people might have the ability to take advantage of our teaching. Not because this knowledge is secret, but because it requires an open mind, a dissatisfaction with life, and monumental effort. Let’s take a closer look at each of these."
I find it ironic that Matthew 7:13 pretty much says the same thing. Christians don't realize they are the ones on the wide, easy path of destruction.
"This is a new kind of knowledge. Most people have trouble grasping concepts that nullify their current model of reality. What our senses indicate is that we are alive, awake, and in full control of our lives. For me to say different is an interrupt, a disconnection. When I tell someone that everything they know is wrong, it upsets their balance… and rightly so. How many of us can look at the world in a completely new way for a few minutes, a few hours, or an entire lifetime? Few are willing to give a new paradigm that kind of consideration."
Reminds me of the Law of Perturbation and how it applies to people. When people encounter change, they have a visceral reaction. Is not a diamond born of coal?
"We believe that we have Will so we don’t worry about acquiring it. We believe that we are Awake so we aren’t concerned about sleeping our lives away. We believe there is nothing sinister going on in the world, no universal conspiracy against the human race so we never stop to consider how we might escape this danger!"
How to trap a pig: pick a spot where it may feed. The pig, through conditioning, will return to feed regularly. Every now & again create a new side of a fence. The pig will ignore them since they in no way keep him from eating & leaving. He thinks he's free. Eventually the pig will take it for granted that he's dependent on that feeding place. When that happens the enclosure can be completed without worrying about the pig trying to break free from it.
"Cthulhu is Satan which is Odin and they are Kali which is also Set. Because all these Left Hand Path Gods are humanistic reflections of the Formless Black Essence. Think of Yog-Sothoth, Lucifer, or Xul as representatives or masks or tentacles of this amorphous beast, this Almighty Darkness. It contains all the various aspects of deities who epitomize lawlessness and the lust to become God.
The Cult of Cthulhu cares little for surface things, the trappings of religion. We are less preoccupied by aesthetics than a few other movements I could name. For us, it is about the practical core specifics. We ask the big questions like why are we here, where did we come from, and what is our purpose? We do not stop until our queries have been answered. Arguing about how many demonic monstrosities can shamble on Azathoth’s flute simultaneously might be a fun diversion, but it’s not essential."
This what I love about the Cult. In Postmodern Satanism, Jason King talks about the importance of mythology to human beings. According to him, Science itself should've been the next big religion, but has been neutered by being separated from the humanities. The Cult of Cthulhu, from what I see, has taken the steps Science didn't.
"We suffer because this planet is under many laws, such as the law of confusion or the law of struggle. However, if we put ourselves under more laws, ones that are self-imposed and purposeful, then a certain freedom can be found. We can escape from those arbitrary laws which mean to keep us enslaved."
Some people confuse this with RHP. When you think about it, it's totally LHP.
"The fourth law is the law of negativity. Our entire lives are wasted on being negative. We are insecure, hateful, angry, depressed, envious, and afraid. Most of our days are spent in various states of negativity. These emotions drain energy for which we have far better use."
Our primal emotions, such as fear, are quite mechanical. They serve mechanical purposes. They drive our automatons.
"The ninth law is the higher law of mutual assistance. Our race is inexorably tied to the Ancient Ones. They help us just as we help Them. One tentacle washes the other. Both sides benefit from this reciprocal maintenance."
Sounds similar to Social Contract Theory.
"The eleventh law is the higher law of breeding. Those with greater potential to Awaken are less prone to have children. Therefore, it is necessary for Cultists to continually seek breeding opportunities. Orgies, sex magic, and plural marriage are some of the Cult’s tools for pro-creation."
I think it's interesting that such a mechanical behavior to be so necessary. I think the whole point is that breeding is one of the greatest powers to reclaim from the Universe.
"Our Awakening disturbs the universe, upsets its plans. Human consciousness creates interference patterns like waves of disruptive black energy. This is the void crashing over a rocky shore. We are the rocks, permanent, immovable… our rough edges eventually being smoothed away and made luminous by countless aeons of contact with the dark water."
What exactly are all the plans of the Universe? You've mentioned feeding on us & keeping us imprisoned for that feeding? Is there anything else?
"When others are upset, taking their negativity out on you, even though they are actually upset at themselves or their circumstances, remain calm and composed. It is silly to become mad at a machine because machines are not conscious. They have no real control over what they do or how they think and feel. In christianity, they recommend forgiveness. However, that is not quite right. It is acceptance that’s required. One does not condone the wrong action of machines nor does one enjoy its fruits. It is simply a fact of life. Understand that things could not be any other way."
I learned that a long time ago. It has served me well. I will admit that at times I forget & run on automatic, but for the most part it has worked quite effectively.
"Sexual activity also happens to be a fantastic way of generating energy. Frequent and high quality sex directs energy to our higher centers. Many sorcerers practiced various forms of sex magic throughout history. Sexuality informs identity, yet it is part of our essence rather than our personality. Among man’s seven centers, the sex center is probably the least discussed in the Fourth Way. The Cult of Cthulhu promotes all safe and consensual forms of sexual activity. Foreplay, orgasm, and post coital states are ideal times to remember oneself and stir up valuable gnosis. Forget about masturbating to a sigil. You want juice? Have the best sex of your life! Assuming this energy is not wasted on negative emotions, it can definitely be harnessed by Cultists."
Reminds me of Closer by NIN. "...you get me closer to God."
Awake!
While I was reading it, I took notes on my thoughts & questions. I wrote them as I went which means some questions I asked may have been answered later. Quotes from the book will be in Green. My words will be in Red.
"The Old Ones’ use of the black arts angered the lesser gods because it was a sign of change, a sign of things to come. It is not known how or why the lesser gods gained the upper hand. Earth’s gods might have forged this universe as a prison, but they could not wholly master the Old Ones or mankind. "
Could it be possible the Old Ones let it happen deliberately to separate the wheat from the chaff? I think it's possible they let the lesser gods think they won so that man would be given the ultimate refining fire. They couldn't hand us our destiny on a silver platter. They merely gave us the tools & instruction. We must walk our own path under our own strength. Reminds me of Prometheus.
"Scientists have proven that meditation alters brain chemistry, different forms of music influence how plants grow, snowflakes form according to surrounding emotions, and the smallest particles change their behavior when observed. "
Meditation does more than alter brain chemistry. It alters neural activity altogether. As far as music goes, science has shown that particular drum beat rhythms induce altered states of consciousness; more specifically out of body experiences. To view anything, including particles, one must change what is to be viewed. We never see things as they truly are.
"Nor does our organization believe it can bring the entire human race together in peace and harmony. Not everyone can be saved. Only a few thousand people might have the ability to take advantage of our teaching. Not because this knowledge is secret, but because it requires an open mind, a dissatisfaction with life, and monumental effort. Let’s take a closer look at each of these."
I find it ironic that Matthew 7:13 pretty much says the same thing. Christians don't realize they are the ones on the wide, easy path of destruction.
"This is a new kind of knowledge. Most people have trouble grasping concepts that nullify their current model of reality. What our senses indicate is that we are alive, awake, and in full control of our lives. For me to say different is an interrupt, a disconnection. When I tell someone that everything they know is wrong, it upsets their balance… and rightly so. How many of us can look at the world in a completely new way for a few minutes, a few hours, or an entire lifetime? Few are willing to give a new paradigm that kind of consideration."
Reminds me of the Law of Perturbation and how it applies to people. When people encounter change, they have a visceral reaction. Is not a diamond born of coal?
"We believe that we have Will so we don’t worry about acquiring it. We believe that we are Awake so we aren’t concerned about sleeping our lives away. We believe there is nothing sinister going on in the world, no universal conspiracy against the human race so we never stop to consider how we might escape this danger!"
How to trap a pig: pick a spot where it may feed. The pig, through conditioning, will return to feed regularly. Every now & again create a new side of a fence. The pig will ignore them since they in no way keep him from eating & leaving. He thinks he's free. Eventually the pig will take it for granted that he's dependent on that feeding place. When that happens the enclosure can be completed without worrying about the pig trying to break free from it.
"Cthulhu is Satan which is Odin and they are Kali which is also Set. Because all these Left Hand Path Gods are humanistic reflections of the Formless Black Essence. Think of Yog-Sothoth, Lucifer, or Xul as representatives or masks or tentacles of this amorphous beast, this Almighty Darkness. It contains all the various aspects of deities who epitomize lawlessness and the lust to become God.
The Cult of Cthulhu cares little for surface things, the trappings of religion. We are less preoccupied by aesthetics than a few other movements I could name. For us, it is about the practical core specifics. We ask the big questions like why are we here, where did we come from, and what is our purpose? We do not stop until our queries have been answered. Arguing about how many demonic monstrosities can shamble on Azathoth’s flute simultaneously might be a fun diversion, but it’s not essential."
This what I love about the Cult. In Postmodern Satanism, Jason King talks about the importance of mythology to human beings. According to him, Science itself should've been the next big religion, but has been neutered by being separated from the humanities. The Cult of Cthulhu, from what I see, has taken the steps Science didn't.
"We suffer because this planet is under many laws, such as the law of confusion or the law of struggle. However, if we put ourselves under more laws, ones that are self-imposed and purposeful, then a certain freedom can be found. We can escape from those arbitrary laws which mean to keep us enslaved."
Some people confuse this with RHP. When you think about it, it's totally LHP.
"The fourth law is the law of negativity. Our entire lives are wasted on being negative. We are insecure, hateful, angry, depressed, envious, and afraid. Most of our days are spent in various states of negativity. These emotions drain energy for which we have far better use."
Our primal emotions, such as fear, are quite mechanical. They serve mechanical purposes. They drive our automatons.
"The ninth law is the higher law of mutual assistance. Our race is inexorably tied to the Ancient Ones. They help us just as we help Them. One tentacle washes the other. Both sides benefit from this reciprocal maintenance."
Sounds similar to Social Contract Theory.
"The eleventh law is the higher law of breeding. Those with greater potential to Awaken are less prone to have children. Therefore, it is necessary for Cultists to continually seek breeding opportunities. Orgies, sex magic, and plural marriage are some of the Cult’s tools for pro-creation."
I think it's interesting that such a mechanical behavior to be so necessary. I think the whole point is that breeding is one of the greatest powers to reclaim from the Universe.
"Our Awakening disturbs the universe, upsets its plans. Human consciousness creates interference patterns like waves of disruptive black energy. This is the void crashing over a rocky shore. We are the rocks, permanent, immovable… our rough edges eventually being smoothed away and made luminous by countless aeons of contact with the dark water."
What exactly are all the plans of the Universe? You've mentioned feeding on us & keeping us imprisoned for that feeding? Is there anything else?
"When others are upset, taking their negativity out on you, even though they are actually upset at themselves or their circumstances, remain calm and composed. It is silly to become mad at a machine because machines are not conscious. They have no real control over what they do or how they think and feel. In christianity, they recommend forgiveness. However, that is not quite right. It is acceptance that’s required. One does not condone the wrong action of machines nor does one enjoy its fruits. It is simply a fact of life. Understand that things could not be any other way."
I learned that a long time ago. It has served me well. I will admit that at times I forget & run on automatic, but for the most part it has worked quite effectively.
"Sexual activity also happens to be a fantastic way of generating energy. Frequent and high quality sex directs energy to our higher centers. Many sorcerers practiced various forms of sex magic throughout history. Sexuality informs identity, yet it is part of our essence rather than our personality. Among man’s seven centers, the sex center is probably the least discussed in the Fourth Way. The Cult of Cthulhu promotes all safe and consensual forms of sexual activity. Foreplay, orgasm, and post coital states are ideal times to remember oneself and stir up valuable gnosis. Forget about masturbating to a sigil. You want juice? Have the best sex of your life! Assuming this energy is not wasted on negative emotions, it can definitely be harnessed by Cultists."
Reminds me of Closer by NIN. "...you get me closer to God."
Awake!