7.6.5 Other Occultists
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This article is from the Temple of Set FAQ, by balfaq@xeper.org.
7.6.5 Other Occultists
- Why should Wiccans, Druids, and other types of Pagans defend those who
call themselves "Satanists" against the Christian majority?
I've never understood why Wiccans, Druids, and others might think we
want their defending. There are ethical and social reasons to do it, and
that's why Setians generally defend other Pagans against discrimination
and other forms of attack, but Satanists don't need others to defend
them -- Satanists would be happy if other Pagans would simply stop
buying Christianity's lies and attacking the Satanists as if allied with
Christianity's blind bigots.
There's a little more discussion of this in the REF document.
- "Are you witches?" That depends upon your definition of a "witch." We do
explore activities which many people would call "magic," such as
telepathy, divination, and methods of strengthening our souls and
spirits through mental and spiritual discipline. However, modern witches
usually believe that their magical powers come from one or more gods or
goddesses, and many Christians believe these powers come from the devil.
We don't believe in any such gods or goddesses or devils. Most modern
witches claim we are not witches.
- Perhaps the most important point to know and remember about us is that
we believe a primary requirement of self-improvement and individual
Xeper is to be honorable and ethical. We do not tolerate any illegal
activity. We do not tolerate any illegal drugs, and we frown upon
excessive use of legal substances like tobacco and alcohol. We believe
in individual freedoms, and respect everyone else's desire to live life
the way they want to, asking in exchange only the freedom to be able to
live life the way we want to.
We do enjoy companionship and camaraderie. At our various conclaves,
many of us will gather in private rooms, local restaurants, and the
hotel lobby, and we'll just talk for hours, about almost anything. Some
of our people will even sometimes forget to go to sleep, being so
wrapped up in talking to people they see only once or twice a year.
We enjoy life, we enjoy growth, and we enjoy each other. If you spend
time with Setians, you'll find that most of us smile a lot, honest
smiles, reflecting the enjoyment we find in life.
- What about Magda Graham? This is discussed in the REF document.
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