Hello!

Magick · Post by **Magick** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:46 pm

Hello, I found this site yesteday, and after reading many of the posts here, I decided to join. Originally, I was raised as a Jehovas Witness - but these days, what's left of my family have converted to Catholicism, and personally, I am an Occultist. But don't worry, I won't eat your puppies - I'm allergic to dogs

If a person isn't hurting anyone because of their beliefs and they treat me with respect, I see no reason to have a problem with them - and I love my Catholic family very much! But I do like a good discussion with mature people - you never learn anything new if you only talk to people who agrees with you. I hope an Occultist won't be too "scary" for you... hopefully you'll see me as just another human being.

keltzkroz · Post by **keltzkroz** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:43 am

Welcome to the forums Magick!

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:36 am

Welcome Magick. I hope that your broad range of spiritual experience will add depth to our discussions.

Squall · Post by **Squall** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:41 pm

Welcome aboard Magick, I hope you enjoy friendly debate because thats what happens hear alot. I just noticed this is the only forum Ihave been to without a place specifically designated for introductions for new members. Im rambling anyway take a seat, choose a topic and have fun.

Post by **otseng** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:42 pm

Welcome to the forum Magick. Having never personally met an Occultist, could you elaborate a bit on what does it mean to be an Occultist? What led you to become one?

Magick · Post by **Magick** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:17 pm

otseng wrote: Welcome to the forum Magick. Having never personally met an Occultist, could you elaborate a bit on what does it mean to be an Occultist?

Of course... but before I begin, I think I better say that English is not my first language, so if I write something that makes absolutely no sense, don't be afraid to ask me to explain it again

First of all that's a question that there isn't just one answer to. If you ask someone else, you could get a very different answer. But the most important part of being an Occultist to me, and at least to the other Occultists I know personally, is the search for knowledge, the search for Gnosis, so that in the end, we're finally ready to and allowed to pass on to the next level. Something that takes more than one lifetime to achieve. I try to learn as much as I can about every belief and philosophy, in the hope that in the end, I'll be able to combine all these things somehow and get a little piece of the great truth.

It is of course also the belief in magick, the paranormal, afterlife and so on... exactly what these beliefs are about is a very individual thing, and may change over time as you gain more knowledge and experience. But one thing that seperates an Occultists relationship with these things from everyone else's, I think, is that we go down the paths that others are afriad of. It's not so black and white, it's all very grey... of course you need to have respect for certain things, and I'm not saying that a demon can't or won't do you any harm, but I won't say that it will, either. Just as it is with human beings, you have to use your head before you invite someone into your life

I don't believe in a "good guy" and a "bad guy" either, I believe in a power, God if you prefer that word, that is both good and evil at the same time, much like us. I don't believe in the Bible, so I don't believe in God OR the Devil, and obviously I can't worship something I don't believe in - so I'm not a "devil worshipper", as most people would think. However, I realize that the character in that mythology called Lucifer is a kind of demonized version of what I believe is "God", so I guess in that way, you could say that I do in fact worship the Devil... but if I do, it is as a god that's been misunderstood and unfairly demonized, so I'm still not "worshipping evil". Like most other people, I am simply doing what I believe is right.

otseng wrote: What led you to become one?

Hmmm... it was probably for the same reasons as anyone becomes a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim or whatever. Somehow, the Occult what was made the pieces of my personal puzzle fit together, in a way that amazed me. And I keep finding more of these puzzle pieces, even when I think there's no more left to find. I walked around with all these ideas and thoughts in my head that I thought were all my inventions, and it turned out that I had been an Occultist all the time without knowing it... so you could say that I didn't become one, I discovered that I was one. But, I have certainly been drawn to that "universe" ever since I was a small child, back when I actually thought that these things were wrong and dangerous - and I did stay away from it for years. The point where I really started to explore the Occult was when I lost my faith in Christianity, but knew I wasn't an Atheist either. And none of the other "big" religions were right for me either, sometimes I shared little parts of their beliefs, but I couldn't completely agree with any of them. The Occult fits my beliefs perfectly, and I really like the fact that it allows you to keep asking questions, instead of giving you one truth and one set of rules and that's it. Of course I can, should and have listened to other people's experiences and knowledge, but more than anything, it is up to me and no one else to find the truth.

To make a very long story short: I didn't become an Occultist because I watched silly teenage shows about witches or vampire killers... I can't stand Marilyn Manson, and I've never even read or seen "Harry Potter"

It's just something that seems like it was "meant to be" right from the start. I never really sat down and said "ok, I think I'll be an Occultist from now on".

I hope this answered your questsions, and if not, feel free to ask again

Post by **otseng** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:13 pm

Magick wrote: I hope this answered your questsions, and if not, feel free to ask again

Thanks for answering.

You state that English is not your first language. What is your first language?

Magick · Post by **Magick** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:54 pm

otseng wrote:Thanks for answering.

You state that English is not your first language. What is your first language?

Danish 8)

Post by **otseng** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:41 am

I would've never guessed English was not your native language.

Are you currently living in Denmark? Were you born there?

Magick · Post by **Magick** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:10 pm

otseng wrote:I would've never guessed English was not your native language.

Are you currently living in Denmark? Were you born there?

Yes - I was born in Denmark and have lived here all my life. But I decided to teach myself English when I was around 7 years old, so I've had a long time to learn.