Temple of Set FAQ
This document describes the Temple of Set, answering questions
frequently asked on newsgroups, mailing lists, and elsewhere.
Author: balfaq@xeper.org
This is one man's FAQ document concerning the Temple of Set. Its
information is drawn from a number of resources, including electronic
discussions, hard copy correspondence, internal Temple of Set documents,
etc.
This FAQ is posted monthly to news.answers and alt.answers, and also to
alt.satanism, alt.pagan, alt.magick, and alt.magick.order. It's posted less
frequently to soc.religion.paganism, the Xepera-l mailing list, and other
appropriate forums. It can also be obtained from
ftp://ftp.xeper.org/pub/faqs/baltsfaq.txt. IMO the HTML version of this FAQ
is much more readable; it can be found at
http://www.bigfoot.com/~balanone/baltsfaq.html
This FAQ's answers are intentionally brief and concise, sometimes excessively
so, to keep this document's size down. More detailed information is available
in the companion document, "Balanone's Temple of Set REF." That REF can be
obtained from ftp://ftp.xeper.org/pub/faqs/baltsref.txt. It also has a (more
readable) HTML version, found at
http://www.bigfoot.com/~balanone/baltsref.html
Qualifications: Balanone has been an active member of the Temple of Set
since early 1976, and so is intimately familiar with Setian philosophy and
practice. While this document is just one person's statement, and not an
official statement from/by the organization, this person has the depth of
experience to be reasonably confident in his accuracy. Corrections,
additions, and differences of opinion from other members of the Temple of
Set are more than welcome, and within reason all such will be included in
this document.
1.0 Introduction- The Temple of Set is probably best described as an initiatory magical ...
2.1 Philosophy: Xeper- - Perhaps the best discussion of Xeper available online is Magus ...
2.2 Philosophy: Initiation- - What do those necklaces and medallions mean?...
2.3 Philosophy: Satanism- Is the Temple of Set a Satanic organization?...
2.4 Philosophy: Left Hand Path- The Left Hand Path is the tradition of spiritual dissent. It is a ...
2.5 Philosophy: Metaphysics- This section is found only in the REF document....
2.6 Philosophy: Dogma vs Doctrine- The Temple of Set has no dogma, but it does have teachings. We're ...
3.1 Is the Temple of Set a religion?- Yes, although belief in the religion is not required of I* or II* members....
3.2 the Temple of Set- Set is the most ancient name for the Prince of Darkness, given to ...
3.3 The Gift of the Temple of Set- The Gift of Set means so many different things depending upon whom ...
4.1 Black Magic- What is Black Magic? How does the Temple of Set teach it?...
4.2 The Temple of Set: Ritual Practices- Setian ritual practice is generally not discussed in public forums....
4.3 The Temple of Set: Occult Studies- Discussion of other occult studies (such as Astrology, Thelema ...
5.1 Membership in the Temple of Set- Note: Most of these sections are explored in more depth in the ...
5.1 Membership in the Temple of Set: Departure- You may choose to resign from the Temple of Set at any time for ...
5.1 Membership in the Temple of Set: Rejoining- Despite the claims of a few who state otherwise, the Temple of Set ...
5.2 The Temple of Set: Relations with Other Organizations- By its bylaws, the Temple of Set as an organization can have no ...
5.3 Why the Temple of Set?- The REF document examines the question
5.4 The Temple of Set: Our Reputation(s)- Lupo the Butcher, in his
5.5.1 Pylons of the Temple of Set- Setians who live in the same area sometimes organize a local pylon in ...
5.5.2 Orders of the Temple of Set- IV* Setians, Masters of the Temple, may found Orders within the Temple ...
5.6 The High Priest of the Temple of Set- - The High Priest of the Temple of Set at this time is Magus Don Webb....
6.0 Setians and Setianism
6.1 Activities- What do Setians do? This topic is covered in the REF document....
6.2.1 Specific Setians- - Executive Director -- can be contacted through the Temple's ...
6.2.2 Questions about Setians- Are Setians Pagans? That's a question which depends heavily upon ...
6.2.3 Setian Imposters- If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then how should you look at ...
6.2.4 Who is a Setian?- Various people continue to call themselves Setian even though they are not ...
6.3 Why are we here?- Here
6.4 Miscellaneous- There isn't much in this section, and it all resides in the ...
7.1 Formal and Official Contact- - Postal Address: Temple of Set, P. O. Box 470307, San Francisco, CA ...
7.2 Informal Contact- -
7.3 Friendly and Neutral Others- Though I've often quoted from others' responses to frequently ...
7.4 Unfriendly Others- The REF document identifies a few people whose messages, documents, ...
7.5 Getting More Information- - General Information ...
7.6 Those Stories About Us- Despite our general policy of keeping a low profile, sometimes rumors ...
7.6.1 A Cult?
7.6.2 Satanists?
7.6.3 Naziism and Fascism- Are you fascists? Nazis? No. See http://www.bigfoot.com/~balanone/nazitrap....
7.6.4 Presidio- What about the Presidio stories?...
7.6.5 Other Occultists- - Why should Wiccans, Druids, and other types of Pagans defend those ...
7.6.6 The Setian Illuminati- These topics are explored in the REF document....
8.1 Miscellaneous Links- - FBI Special Agent Kenneth Lanning's /Investigator's Guide to ...
8.2 FAQ/REF Sources- - Setian Discussions echo FAQ. author: Balanone, version: Dec 30, ...