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Antero Alli and Klint Finley discuss Antero's 'paratheatre'
projects, his relationships with Christopher Hyatt and Robert Anton
Wilson, and much more. Approximate running time is 36 minutes.
Explores the role of magic and the occult in the rise of the
ultra-conservative right * Details the magical war that took place
behind the scenes of the 2016 election * Examines in detail the
failed magical actions of Trump's opponents, with insights on
political magic from Dion Fortune's war letters * Reveals the
influence of a number of occult forces from Julius Evola to chaos
magick to show how the political and magical landscape of American
society has permanently changed since the 2016 election Magic and
politics seem like unlikely bedfellows, but in The King in Orange,
author John Michael Greer goes beyond superficial memes and extreme
partisanship to reveal the unmentionable realities that spawned the
unexpected presidential victory of an elderly real-estate mogul
turned reality-TV star and which continue to drive the deepening
divide that is now the defining characteristic of American society.
Greer convincingly shows how two competing schools of magic were
led to contend for the presidency in 2016 and details the magical
war that took place behind the scenes of the campaign. Through the
influence of a number of occult forces, from Julius Evola to chaos
magicians as well as the cult of positive thinking, Greer shows
that the main contenders in this magical war were the status quo
magical state--as defined by the late scholar Ioan Couliano--which
has repurposed the "manipulative magic" techniques of the
Renaissance magi into the subliminal techniques of modern
advertising, and an older, deeper, and less reasonable form of
magic--the "magic of the excluded"--which was employed by chaos
magicians and alt-right internet wizards, whose desires coalesced
in the form of a frog avatar that led the assault against the world
we knew. Examining in detail the magical actions of Trump's
opponents, with insights on political magic from occultist Dion
Fortune's war letters, the author discusses how the magic of the
privileged has functioned to keep the comfortable classes from
being able to respond effectively to the populist challenge and how
and why the "Magic Resistance," which tried to turn magic against
Trump, has failed. Showing how the political and magical landscape
of American society has permanently changed since the 2016 election
cycle, Greer reveals that understanding the coming of the King in
Orange will be a crucial step in making sense of the world for a
long time to come.
Lord, teach us to pray . . . - Luke 11:1bDuring His earthly
ministry, the disciples made this request of Jesus. He answered
them with what has become known as the 'Lord's Prayer.' Today,
nearly two thousand years later, do we, as followers of Jesus
Christ, have a passion for prayer? Do we desire to speak with our
heavenly Father? And are the prayers we utter effective? In this
handy pamphlet, perfectly sized to slide into your Bible or
notebook, Mark Bubeck offers twenty prayers, rich in doctrine, to
help Christians triumph in their spiritual battles. Model prayers
include those for: Revival, Repentance, Intercession, Protection
from the Enemy, Unity in the Body, Wearing the Armor of God. Learn
to pray like the disciples did - by example.
Fourteen years after it was first published, the 2021 edition of
The Red Goddess has been freshly typeset and is introduced with a
preface by Alkistis Dimech. The Red Goddess is an ecstatic journey
through the unheard history of Babalon, the goddess of Revelation,
an explicit and challenging vision of a very modern goddess coming
into power. From the Revelation of St John the Divine, back through
the Ishtar Gate and forward into a living modern magical current.
This is more than a history, it is a passionate account of living
magic and the transcendent power of Love. The epic sweep of the
text takes us from Babylon to Jerusalem to Rome, and onwards to
Apocalypse. It confronts us with the language and symbols of our
own culture and the denied demonic feminine. It looks at the
angelic work of John Dee and places it in a European eschatology.
It delivers a devastating exegesis on the excesses of Aleister
Crowley, and unlocks the secrets of 'Waratah Blossoms.' It explains
the immolation of the Californian antichrist-superstar Jack Parsons
and his relationship with Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. There
is also a full supporting cast of Solomon, Simon Magus, St John the
Divine, Earl Bothwell, the Templars, Mary, the Magdalene and
countless others. This is the missing history of the love goddess
in the West. Thirteen essays conclude the book on subjects
including: roses, mirror magick, bdsm, aphrodisiac drugs, the
information age, love and lust, and the meaning of apocalypse. The
Red Goddess is for anyone with blood in their veins, regardless of
tradition, background or experience.
Outline of the processes of cosmic evolution, including detailed
exercises for attaining higher conscious states.
Aboriginals believe they have lived in Australia since the
Dreamtime, the beginning of all creation, and archaeological
evidence shows the land has been inhabited for tens of thousands of
years. Over this time, Aboriginal culture has grown a rich variety
of mythologies in hundreds of different languages. Their unifying
feature is a shared belief that the whole universe is alive, that
we belong to the land and must care for it. This book collates and
explain the many fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture: the
song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and
customs. From the author of Wild Cat Falling, Dr Wooreddy's
Prescription for the Ending of the World, and Master of the Ghost
Dreaming. An A-Z spanning the history of Aboriginal mythology from
the earliest legends to the present day.
Ritualistic Crime, Criminals, and the Organizations behind the
Sheath: A Book of Readings features carefully selected articles
that help students better understand the causes, functions, and
similarities of sacred forms of violence across the spectrum.
Students learn about crimes committed by individuals or groups
against another based on an errant belief that their acts will
bring about a greater good. This information equips readers with
the knowledge they need to identify and understand the classic
signs of group affiliation. The anthology is divided into eight
parts. The first part presents readers with an introduction to the
volume and a discussion of the sacred power of violence in popular
cultural. Parts II through IV focus on cults, sects, and religious
crimes; millennial religions; domestic and international terrorist
religions. Students read articles about Satanism, vampirism and the
Goth movement, and syncretistic religions, Wicca, and neo-paganism.
The final part speaks to new religious movements, including
fiction-based religions and Scientology. Throughout, students are
encouraged to consider how groups grow, flourish, and prosper, as
well as the elements that either render them benign or violent.
Providing students with a unique view into group behavior,
Ritualistic Crime, Criminals, and the Organizations behind the
Sheath is an ideal resource for courses in criminal justice,
criminology, or law enforcement.
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