Originally posted by Skyfloating
Originally posted by johnny2127
studying the occult is somewhat scary and unsettling.
Occultism is not Satanism
Indeed. As a long time 'seeker' I recently joined Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta, or the 'Fraternity of Hidden Light' which is a offshoot of BOTA.
I was really very shocked by the belief structures of the group and the prominence of figures such as Jesus.
My personal philosophical background was essentially neo-pagan based mostly on my interaction with the natural world as a country-dwelling hick (I use
this term lovingly).
Unsatisfied with this for a number of reasons I reached out for opportunities for uncovering the occult.
I think it is rather humorous that I unwittingly ended up in a situation where Jesus, someone I often used as a target (or at least his present day
'followers') is a central figure in my evolving beliefs. All thanks to occultism. 
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Originally posted by johnny2127
Can you learn as fast or slow as you are capable, or is the timing set? I am not talking about advancing levels because that is something trivial.
However, with information of this sort, I suck it up like a sponge quickly, and knowing me I'd want to keep progressing.
BOTA, Golden Dawn, Rosicrucianism....are systems which deal with spiritual development. It isn't something you just "suck up and learn..." It is
more than intellectual knowledge. All of the material in the outer orders is readily available to anyone wishing to learn. However, if you approach
the study as just something to read because you are mildly interested...you will miss the wisdom, growth, and esoteric knowledge. In essense, you
will end up with nothing but words. No real understanding...
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