The Science of Lying
March 4, 2017
G.D.O’Bradovich III
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As Sagittarians, we value truth; as Librans, we are compelled to share; with Mercury in Capricorn, we communicate through writing.
The Roman Church teaches that there are sins of commission and sins of omission. We have always accepted that the concept that lying is intentional misinformation, in "Atlas" speak: denying objective reality. We endorse this definition, as reality, like Nature, is available to all men, as men.
Although we approve of this definition, we may state that reality is not for all and we assure the Gentle Reader that we are not attempting contradictory or ambiguous statements. Reality is available to all, however, not all seek reality, as either their standard, or their goal. Therefore, the science of lying, or the art of deception, is a tool that is found in such diverse fields as politics, education, religion or theology, and the occult or philosophy. The topic of the “hard” sciences is reality, so, ideally, deception should not be present in scientific discussions.
If reality were good or pleasant or desired, then lying would be unknown to us, just as the Great Leprechaun of the Universe is unknown to us.
The prohibition of lying is an opinion most commonly found in the idealism of youth, and life experiences, long and painful, convince us that certain facts are appropriate for select individuals. The law is for all, as a certain promoter incessantly parrots, yet, we know truths are not for all. The Gentle Researcher can value this maxim, and the law, according to their intended audiences.
We note that should a Roman Catholic priest be questioned by state authorities, any information received by the priest in confession is to remain confidential. Therefore, while the sin of lying, either by omission or commission, is immoral, oaths or promises, it seems, are of a higher precedence than performing one’s civic duty. Solemn ecclesiastical oaths are only different from secular promises by degree, not by kind; both ultimately are derived from natural law. Therefore, if we Occultists refuse to reveal all what we know, or all that we suspect, regarding the nature of reality, the Roman Church would correctly accuse us of the sin of omission and our response is that our compassion for humanity is of a higher precedence than laws engraved on stone tablets, or opinions posited by certain authorities.
It seems that the domain of reality is the arena of the few and to adapt to the views of the majority, the few must conform, at least in word, to the opinions of the majority. Therefore, the few will reason in one manner and behave differently. Fortunately, for better or worse, humanity has the ability to be “dual minded”; better for the few to survive, worse for the majority who walk in darkness and grope at shadows. Of the two groups of “dual minded” individuals, only the latter can be accurately described as “unstable in all” their thinking and actions.
We question if Occultists have a general concern for humanity and are, in fact, indifferent to their collective fate. In "Atlas" speak: the majority lack virtue. We suggest that Occultists have profound concern for the well being of only certain individuals who are not Occultists and, through the fullness of time, these concerns pass from special individuals, specifically, to humanity, generally. Should our proposition be accepted by the Gentle Researcher, then we can understand Occultists’ insistence to be cautious in their writing and prudent in their speech, that is, they desire to not inflict untimely discomfort and suffering, as they know well, all too well, the nature of misery, self inflicted or not.
We note that the constant repetition of accepted opinions, especially touching upon morality, will be, according to the Roman Church, correctly declared as the sin of commission. Yet, only a most wretched idiot would openly promote facts that are against long-established opinions. Therefore, if one were to behave as the Roman Church promotes, then one would end one's life as a martyr, but, a witness to what? To the power of the crowd? History records enough of these incidents and, surely, there will be more. The Occultist can do nothing but allow the majority to have their collective opinions, while earnestly seeking the nature of reality and eagerly searching for potential Apprentices. Should the Great Occultist determine the nature of reality, as it is available to all for inspection and contemplation, then only one task remains: identification and recruitment of Apprentices into the Occult Arts and Sciences.
In conclusion, deception is the art of hiding and concealing the truth, terrible and otherwise, from the inconsequential masses, and from select individuals who possess certain virtues, values, and characteristics that have the potential of transitioning from an Apprentice to a Master of the Occult.
The Roman Church teaches that there are sins of commission and sins of omission. We have always accepted that the concept that lying is intentional misinformation, in "Atlas" speak: denying objective reality. We endorse this definition, as reality, like Nature, is available to all men, as men.
Although we approve of this definition, we may state that reality is not for all and we assure the Gentle Reader that we are not attempting contradictory or ambiguous statements. Reality is available to all, however, not all seek reality, as either their standard, or their goal. Therefore, the science of lying, or the art of deception, is a tool that is found in such diverse fields as politics, education, religion or theology, and the occult or philosophy. The topic of the “hard” sciences is reality, so, ideally, deception should not be present in scientific discussions.
If reality were good or pleasant or desired, then lying would be unknown to us, just as the Great Leprechaun of the Universe is unknown to us.
The prohibition of lying is an opinion most commonly found in the idealism of youth, and life experiences, long and painful, convince us that certain facts are appropriate for select individuals. The law is for all, as a certain promoter incessantly parrots, yet, we know truths are not for all. The Gentle Researcher can value this maxim, and the law, according to their intended audiences.
We note that should a Roman Catholic priest be questioned by state authorities, any information received by the priest in confession is to remain confidential. Therefore, while the sin of lying, either by omission or commission, is immoral, oaths or promises, it seems, are of a higher precedence than performing one’s civic duty. Solemn ecclesiastical oaths are only different from secular promises by degree, not by kind; both ultimately are derived from natural law. Therefore, if we Occultists refuse to reveal all what we know, or all that we suspect, regarding the nature of reality, the Roman Church would correctly accuse us of the sin of omission and our response is that our compassion for humanity is of a higher precedence than laws engraved on stone tablets, or opinions posited by certain authorities.
It seems that the domain of reality is the arena of the few and to adapt to the views of the majority, the few must conform, at least in word, to the opinions of the majority. Therefore, the few will reason in one manner and behave differently. Fortunately, for better or worse, humanity has the ability to be “dual minded”; better for the few to survive, worse for the majority who walk in darkness and grope at shadows. Of the two groups of “dual minded” individuals, only the latter can be accurately described as “unstable in all” their thinking and actions.
We question if Occultists have a general concern for humanity and are, in fact, indifferent to their collective fate. In "Atlas" speak: the majority lack virtue. We suggest that Occultists have profound concern for the well being of only certain individuals who are not Occultists and, through the fullness of time, these concerns pass from special individuals, specifically, to humanity, generally. Should our proposition be accepted by the Gentle Researcher, then we can understand Occultists’ insistence to be cautious in their writing and prudent in their speech, that is, they desire to not inflict untimely discomfort and suffering, as they know well, all too well, the nature of misery, self inflicted or not.
We note that the constant repetition of accepted opinions, especially touching upon morality, will be, according to the Roman Church, correctly declared as the sin of commission. Yet, only a most wretched idiot would openly promote facts that are against long-established opinions. Therefore, if one were to behave as the Roman Church promotes, then one would end one's life as a martyr, but, a witness to what? To the power of the crowd? History records enough of these incidents and, surely, there will be more. The Occultist can do nothing but allow the majority to have their collective opinions, while earnestly seeking the nature of reality and eagerly searching for potential Apprentices. Should the Great Occultist determine the nature of reality, as it is available to all for inspection and contemplation, then only one task remains: identification and recruitment of Apprentices into the Occult Arts and Sciences.
In conclusion, deception is the art of hiding and concealing the truth, terrible and otherwise, from the inconsequential masses, and from select individuals who possess certain virtues, values, and characteristics that have the potential of transitioning from an Apprentice to a Master of the Occult.