| A Brief Introduction
to Congregational Illuminism
By Tau Dositheos
What does it mean to work in free communion? First,
one should realize we are here talking about certain
underlying principles rather than hard and fast rules.
Congregational Illuminism is an open system based upon
these principles. Being an open system it is fluid and
adaptable rather than rigid and constrained. Free Communion
is a verb (i.e. these principles put into practice),
or as some may prefer, a particular approach that is
adopted to engage in the Work.
Congregational Illuminism is non-hierarchical and non-authoritarian.
This means there is no rank or stratification and there
is no central authority or “inner circle”.
Congregational Illuminism is based on a bottom-up rather
than a top-down model. We feel that all too often has
it been shown that strict hierarchies within magical
organizations have led to petty politics and useless
power struggles. We say, do away with all this, level
the playing field and focus on the Work. We have no
Grand Poobahs. What we do have is an ever-growing number
of sincere and dedicated Illuminists who have voluntarily
come together in free association with each other to
work in unity, openness and peace.
Our goal is Illumination. Our approach is both experimental
and experiential. We are not an Order, or a singular
organization. Many independent groups have formed. Many
individuals contribute in their own ways as well. We
view this diversity as a great benefit. We share our
gnosis across borders. We peer review our successes
and our failures. We feel this approach aids us all
in attaining a closer approximation to what is true
and to what works. We hold no superstitions sacred.
We take a scientific and functional approach to the
Work. There is nothing to hide. There are no secrets.
There are only our own efforts and struggles towards
enlightenment. This is enough.
For a list of public bodies and individuals, see the
Nodes section.
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