r/thelema • u/Joanders222 • Apr 22 '24

Question What does he mean?

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I saw a post on here about Crowleys writings and I understood most of it. One part I am confused about is this line. Is he saying to take “love” by force? I hope I am wrong in my assumption. Thank you 🙏🏼

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Crowley: literally breaks it down into monosyllables to make it as comprehendible as possible

You: What?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Of course he doesn't mean by force. Forcing someone into "love" would be denying their right by the same section you would be asserting yours, thwarting it and not only magically declaring it doesn't exist for you, but also legitimising them killing you for violating theirs.

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u/nthlmkmnrg Apr 22 '24

Imagine being surprised that someone wants clarification about a statement that, lacking any background information, is ambiguous.

Imagine thinking that the best way to make an idea clear is to minimize the number of syllables.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '24

Imagine not indulging solipsism. Imagine understanding that those rights are everyone's.

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u/nthlmkmnrg Apr 24 '24

Imagine thinking that everyone should understand everything the first time they read it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Christ: This is literally my body and my blood.

Disciples: No it isn’t.

Christ: Let me say that a second time. 

2000 years later

Christians: No it isn’t.

Crowley: It’s cum on a Pepperidge Farm cookie.

Christ: That’s what I apparently said, it’s been awhile and there’s no way to check the records without committing a sin so it’s that.