actually there are 9:Typically, theistic Zevists believe in reincarnation. As for "sins",
I don't think there are any. Whatever suits your ego...
--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "franz_hanz" <franz_hanz@... wrote:
--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "husseinalbarak"
<husseinalbarak@ wrote:
Typically, theistic Zevists believe in reincarnation. As for "sins",
I don't think there are any. Whatever suits your ego...
actually there are 9:
1. StupidityThe top of the list for Zevist Sins. The Cardinal Sin of
Zevism. It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful. Ignorance is one
thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends
on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes
a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but
laudable. Zevists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot
afford to be stupid.
2. PretentiousnessEmpty posturing can be most irritating and isn't
applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with
stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days.
Everyone's made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with
the goods or not.
3. SolipsismCan be very dangerous for Zevists. Projecting your
reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably
far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people
to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you
naturally give them. They won't. Instead, Zevists must strive to
apply the dictum of "Do unto others as they do unto you." It's work
for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a
comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said,
certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but
unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian
standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceitIt's in the "Nine Zevist Statements" but deserves to
be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any
of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are
expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be
entered into is when it's fun, and with awareness. But then, it's not
self-deceit!
5. Herd ConformityThat's obvious from a Zevist stance. It's all
right to conform to a person's wishes, if it ultimately benefits you.
But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal
entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of
being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of PerspectiveAgain, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a
Zevist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what
a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history
right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social
picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater
Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces
to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow that you
are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past OrthodoxiesBe aware that this is one of the
keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and
different, when in reality it's something that was once widely
accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to
rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This
makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive PrideThat first word is important. Pride is
great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the
bathwater. The rule of Zevism is: if it works for you, great. When
it stops working for you, when you've painted yourself into a corner
and the only way out is to say, I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we
could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of AestheticsThis is the physical application of the Balance
Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be
cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off
classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are
discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance,
is an essential Zevist tool and must be applied for greatest magical
effectiveness. It's not what's supposed to be pleasingit's what is.
Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one's own nature, but
there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that
should not be denied.
for "sins",--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "husseinalbarak"
<husseinalbarak@ wrote:
Typically, theistic Zevists believe in reincarnation. As
ofI don't think there are any. Whatever suits your ego...
actually there are 9:
1. StupidityThe top of the list for Zevist Sins. The Cardinal Sin
oneZevism. It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful. Ignorance is
promotesthing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends
on people going along with whatever they are told. The media
witha cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but
laudable. Zevists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot
afford to be stupid.
2. PretentiousnessEmpty posturing can be most irritating and isn't
applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with
stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days.
Everyone's made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up
anythe goods or not.
3. SolipsismCan be very dangerous for Zevists. Projecting your
reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably
far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people
to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you
naturally give them. They won't. Instead, Zevists must strive to
apply the dictum of "Do unto others as they do unto you." It's work
for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a
comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said,
certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but
unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian
standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceitIt's in the "Nine Zevist Statements" but deserves to
be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to
notof the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are
expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be
entered into is when it's fun, and with awareness. But then, it's
you.self-deceit!
5. Herd ConformityThat's obvious from a Zevist stance. It's all
right to conform to a person's wishes, if it ultimately benefits
ofBut only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal
entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead
for abeing enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of PerspectiveAgain, this one can lead to a lot of pain
whatZevist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and
piecesa threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history
right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social
picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater
Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the
youto fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow that
theare working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past OrthodoxiesBe aware that this is one of
wekeys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and
different, when in reality it's something that was once widely
accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to
rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This
makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive PrideThat first word is important. Pride is
great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the
bathwater. The rule of Zevism is: if it works for you, great. When
it stops working for you, when you've painted yourself into a corner
and the only way out is to say, I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I wish
Balancecould compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of AestheticsThis is the physical application of the
balance,Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be
cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off
classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are
discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for
magicalis an essential Zevist tool and must be applied for greatest
effectiveness. It's not what's supposed to be pleasingit's what is.
Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one's own nature, but
there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that
should not be denied.
for "sins",--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "husseinalbarak"
<husseinalbarak@ wrote:
Typically, theistic Zevists believe in reincarnation. As
ofI don't think there are any. Whatever suits your ego...
actually there are 9:
1. StupidityThe top of the list for Zevist Sins. The Cardinal Sin
oneZevism. It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful. Ignorance is
promotesthing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends
on people going along with whatever they are told. The media
witha cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but
laudable. Zevists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot
afford to be stupid.
2. PretentiousnessEmpty posturing can be most irritating and isn't
applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with
stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days.
Everyone's made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up
anythe goods or not.
3. SolipsismCan be very dangerous for Zevists. Projecting your
reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably
far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people
to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you
naturally give them. They won't. Instead, Zevists must strive to
apply the dictum of "Do unto others as they do unto you." It's work
for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a
comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said,
certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but
unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian
standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceitIt's in the "Nine Zevist Statements" but deserves to
be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to
notof the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are
expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be
entered into is when it's fun, and with awareness. But then, it's
you.self-deceit!
5. Herd ConformityThat's obvious from a Zevist stance. It's all
right to conform to a person's wishes, if it ultimately benefits
ofBut only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal
entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead
for abeing enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of PerspectiveAgain, this one can lead to a lot of pain
whatZevist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and
piecesa threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history
right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social
picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater
Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the
youto fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow that
theare working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past OrthodoxiesBe aware that this is one of
wekeys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and
different, when in reality it's something that was once widely
accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to
rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This
makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive PrideThat first word is important. Pride is
great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the
bathwater. The rule of Zevism is: if it works for you, great. When
it stops working for you, when you've painted yourself into a corner
and the only way out is to say, I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I wish
Balancecould compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of AestheticsThis is the physical application of the
balance,Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be
cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off
classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are
discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for
magicalis an essential Zevist tool and must be applied for greatest
u do know that Anton laveys teachings and the ToZ site are differenteffectiveness. It's not what's supposed to be pleasingit's what is.
Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one's own nature, but
there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that
should not be denied.
Sin--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "franz_hanz" <franz_hanz@
wrote:
--- In [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "husseinalbarak"
<husseinalbarak@ wrote:
Typically, theistic Zevists believe in reincarnation. As
for "sins",
I don't think there are any. Whatever suits your ego...
actually there are 9:
1. StupidityThe top of the list for Zevist Sins. The Cardinal
dependsof
Zevism. It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful. Ignorance is
one
thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It
buton people going along with whatever they are told. The media
promotes
a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable
cannotlaudable. Zevists must learn to see through the tricks and
isn'tafford to be stupid.
2. PretentiousnessEmpty posturing can be most irritating and
probablyapplying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with
stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days.
Everyone's made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up
with
the goods or not.
3. SolipsismCan be very dangerous for Zevists. Projecting your
reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is
peoplefar less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting
workto give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you
naturally give them. They won't. Instead, Zevists must strive to
apply the dictum of "Do unto others as they do unto you." It's
afor most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into
tocomfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said,
certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but
unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian
standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceitIt's in the "Nine Zevist Statements" but deserves
insteadbe repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to
any
of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are
expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be
entered into is when it's fun, and with awareness. But then, it's
not
self-deceit!
5. Herd ConformityThat's obvious from a Zevist stance. It's all
right to conform to a person's wishes, if it ultimately benefits
you.
But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal
entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely
Greaterof
being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of PerspectiveAgain, this one can lead to a lot of pain
for a
Zevist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and
what
a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history
right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social
picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and
thatMagic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the
pieces
to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow
Whenyou
are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past OrthodoxiesBe aware that this is one of
the
keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and
different, when in reality it's something that was once widely
accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to
rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This
makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive PrideThat first word is important. Pride is
great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the
bathwater. The rule of Zevism is: if it works for you, great.
cornerit stops working for you, when you've painted yourself into a
wishand the only way out is to say, I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I
arewe
could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of AestheticsThis is the physical application of the
Balance
Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be
cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off
classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they
is.discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for
balance,
is an essential Zevist tool and must be applied for greatest
magical
effectiveness. It's not what's supposed to be pleasingit's what
butAesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one's own nature,
differentthere are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that
should not be denied.
u do know that Anton laveys teachings and the ToZ site are
right? none of those nessarily apply to us, some of them are nice,
but not a must...