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Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
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(formerly Order of the Left Hand Path)
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An Introduction
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THE SINISTER WAY
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The OSV is an esoteric warrior Order embracing both the Left Hand
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and Right Hand paths within the context of what it terms The Sinister Way.
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Because Westerners have been dualised by Judaeo-Christianity, they
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incorrectly see the LH and RH paths as representing "evil" and "good"
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respectively. The original meanings of the two paths however are:
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LHP: Anima/Yin, feminine principle of the universe, intuitive,
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receptive, dark.
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RHP: Animus/Yang, male, logic, active, light principle.
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Rather than moral dualities, they reflect how nature operates via
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interacting polarities. When an individual or a culture incorporate both
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polarities as a totality, there is balance.
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SATAN
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The sinister Way recognises the need to restore balance through
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opposition (heresy); to create through destruction.
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The best-known archetype of opposition to stasis is Satan, from
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Hebrew "adversary and accuser". This is the entropic force which energises
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the universe, functioning in a state of perpetual flux - chaotically,
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rather than in an orderly & predictable manner.
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SINISTRA VIVENDI - THE SINISTER WAY
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Sinister from Latin translates as "on the left", signifying that
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which goes against the norm. The OSV uses the term to signify the
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universe's entropic force.
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SYMBOL
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The goat and pentagram symbol of the OSV as shown on the cover,
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symbolises the carnality of man: man as animal, rather than as separated
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from nature which the spiritual dogmas believe. The goat is an
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individualist rather than herd-like. Even Christianity recognises the
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symbolism, with man separated into "goats" on the left, & Christian sheep
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on the right. It's also Pan, the half-man, half-animal god. The self-
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devouring world serpent is a universal archetype symbolising the entropic
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force: creation - destruction - renewal.
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MAN AS ANIMAL
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Anti-nature dogmas such as Christianity state that man is separate
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from nature. Satanism holds that man is part of nature, an animal whose
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behaviour is genetically based. This the modern sciences of genetics and
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sociobiology verify. The instinct is still the dominating force for human
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and all other animal behaviour. Therefore, the individual cannot be more
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than what he is genetically-endowed with; although he can be less than his
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genetic potential if repressed by influences which aren't in accord with
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his true nature (Will).
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Satanism unfolds the real nature of the individual; what the Greeks
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called physis.
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SATANIC ETHOS
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The Satanist frees himself from the bondage of dogma; he unfolds
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that which he is. But he is the antithesis of the self-destructive nihilist
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the pseudo- satanists proclaim themselves to be. What animal consumes drugs
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and alcohol to the point of illness or death? What animal deliberately
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weakens itself? Only man does this, with his so-called 'higher
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consciousness' seeking to over-ride his animal instinct.
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What is evil? That which weakens. What is good? That which
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strengthens, the individual, to paraphrase the Satanic philosopher
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Nietzsche.
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FAUSTIAN SOUL
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The Satanic 'soul' can be described as 'Faustian'. We stand for
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wisdom undefiled and unfettered by any dogma. Our desire for knowledge, and
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to see the scope of human thought extended unto infinity, is insatiable. We
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desire to see humanity play amongst the stars.
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Professor R.S. Knox's description of the Faustian soul in his
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introduction to the 1924 edition of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus states: "The
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Faustus legend becomes for us a symbol of humanity's splendid struggle to
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reach for the stars, the tragedy of infinite aspiration."
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CONSTITUTION
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PURPOSE
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(1) The aim of the OSV is to (a) encourage the unfolding of the full
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potential of its adherents; (b) herald the dawn of a Faustian
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Civilisation.
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ADMINISTRATION
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(2) Leadership is vested in the Magister.
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(3) The Priesthood collectively forms the Magister's Advisory Council.
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(4) Upon the resignation or death of the Magister, the Council shall elect
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one of its own to assume the position.
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ORGANISATION
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(5) The basic unit is the Coven.
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(6) At least 3 members in a given area may form a Coven, which assumes
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responsibility for its own actions.
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(7) Where there is no priest/ess a Coven Master/Mistress may be elected to
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preside over the Coven.
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MEMBERSHIP
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(8) There are two levels of Membership: Official Member, and Priest/ess.
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(9) Membership is attained by completion of an Entrance Examination by
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those at least 18 years old.
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(10) Priest/esses are appointed at the discretion of the Magister.
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CONDUCT
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(11) Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting
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Satanic honour.
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(12) A Priest/ess or Coven Master/Mistress may suspend a subordinate,
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subject to review by the Magister.
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(13) The Magister shall have ultimate responsibility for the interpretation
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and amendment of this Constitution.
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Revised 14 April 1993ev
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Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
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PO. Box 5293
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Dunedin
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New Zealand
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MEMBERSHIP
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Aspirants to Membership must undertake an Entrance Examination by
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correspondence.
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The cost is $20 (US$12) and includes a copy of the OSV's principle text
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Sinistra Vivendi. A membership card is issued upon acceptance into the
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Order.
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All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
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There are no refunds.
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Please make all cheques & Money Orders payable to Realist Publications.
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ENROLMENT FORM
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Understanding the above conditions, I hereby apply for enrolment for the
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Entrance Examination.
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I enclose payment of $ ____________
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Please print or type clearly:
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Name: _________________________________________
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Address: ______________________________________
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_______________________________________________
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Signed: __________________ Date: ______________
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