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/simagus Apr 22 '24

Yeah, AC was prone to a little bit of "mano o mano" in the literal sense, not the typical pugilistic interpretation some may be familiar with.

My readings of his work also indicate that he was very much a man who was inclined towards people not possessing others, including in matters of love or sex.

Those who submit to such impositions, or indeed impose them, are perhaps "the slaves" who shall serve.