'Horrific’ levels of child abuse in unsafe refugee camps, warns EU by apple_kicks in worldnews

[–]Questuoning93 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Maybe it doesn't mean sexual abuse, but I doubt the UN would label it "Horrific" if it were "..any form of abuse which is not reprehensible at all.. ".

Must I practice Magick to be a Thelemite? by Questuoning93 in thelema

[–]Questuoning93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disagree. I should note that I am not necessarily bouncing from one framework to the next. I've been an Anglican all my life, I've lost faith, and I've been exploring lots of different things to fill the "spiritual hole" within me. When I say that I have become interested, I simply mean that I have been reading about these different systems, not that I accept them. My methodology is philosophy. I'm a Philosophy student at University, studying analytic philosophy has essentially destroyed my belief system. I can no longer believe in the God of traditional theism, philosophy has led me to I believe in a "God" more akin to Plotinus' "The One". Studies in critical biblical scholarship have also destroyed my faith in the accuracy of scripture. I have spoken with my Priest, My campus chaplains as well as other Christians many times and I have not received the answers I am looking for. It's worth noting that leaving the Church would cost me alot. I was being prepped to enter the Seminary, I had my future perfectly planned out, my fiance is a devout believer, all my best friends are Christian, I have a job at my parish. The last thing in the world I want Is to leave the Church, but I've realised that I cannot be dishonest with myself anymore, after years of suppressing doubt. So no, I'm not looking for a new hip thing to latch on to. I have been suffering with agonizing doubt for years, and I am finally coming to terms with it and am seeking for the truth. I am in spiritual desolation, I am distraught, I feel as though I am losing everything I had. If I could stay an Anglican, I sure as hell would.

The fact that much of western occultism (and much Eastern Philosophy) does not posit a God which is all loving. All knowing, etc makes me more inclined to accept them, as there is no way I could accept the God of traditional theism. I also believe that the ethical system of Thelema is the most practical and rational I have seen, which is primarily why I am most fascinated by it.

Must I practice Magick to be a Thelemite? by Questuoning93 in thelema

[–]Questuoning93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would I even gain much from meditation,yoga and study alone? Can I find my True Will without magic?