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Date: 07-26-89 16:10
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From: Ammond Shadowcraft
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To: All
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Subj: Cyber Wicca Proposal
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Cyber Wicca
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Cyber Wicca-the art of living that integrates rational and
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irrational process through mythopoetic structures primarily from
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Wicca, then neo-Paganism and other related religious belief
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systems. It should incorporate knowledge from newer and
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emerging humanistic sciences. Principles of ethical
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self-programming as written of by Timothy Leary, John Lilly,
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Robert Anton Wilson, Antero Alli, and John Hyatt should be
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incorporated into the relational processes, those setting
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between solar and lunar knowledge.
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It should be a political-religious-psychological system to
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support and meet the needs of individuals who feel both a
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romantic and classical approach is needed in their life. These
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needs could be formatted into solar and lunar knowledge bases,
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rational, irrational and relational process could all be used to
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a maximal degree.
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CCyber Wicca could incorporate many of the concepts
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contained in Humanist Manifesto II. Cyber Wicca should be a
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newer religious system that is more importantly a mode of
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thinking. Smart thinking usually leads to smart living.
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Additionally the application of Cyber Wicca to mundane life
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should be easy and seamless. Instead of taking the individual out
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of the social complex it should enable them to integrate easily
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with the social complex.
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Cyber Wicca should appeal to the atheist as well as the
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religionist as it focuses upon mythopoetic stories and
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structures and the mystical connections between what is and is
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not seen, as opposed to dogmatic theoretical structures.
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Theoretical structures could be included as long as they are
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considered metaphorical structures or models existing within the
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human mind first and foremost. These structures can then be
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used to ferret out deep personal meaning.
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Kingdoms or Domains are used metaphorically. More properly
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they represent areas of interest. Higher and lower relate to
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density of item more than social, cultural or ethical placement.
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Higher and lower display some cultural heritage. Higher should
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normally refer to more dense, thus the Lower Kingdom.
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_External_(Public)_Faces_ Religious Aspects--Low Domain
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The low domain or Kingdom, the basis of the religious belief
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system, should reflect WoMankind's relationship to their home
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planet. The Earth can be personified or considered the
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Grandmother or Mother of WoMankind, depending upon personal
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focus. It could be called Mom, Mother or the Matrix, the space
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enabling the existence of all physical and non-physical local
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planetary life forms. [The solar processes could consider this a
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"self check" to prohibit WoMankind from polluting their
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environment to the detriment of all physical life forms.
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Other Matrixes may exist. Cyber Wicca should be concerned
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with local planetary manifestations without denying the
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existences of other Matrixes.
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Other personified or romantic entities could exist within
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the matrix. These could be the Lady and Lord and be more
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important or of a relatively more immediate nature being seen as
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doorways to other entities; other spaces, physical energetic
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natures or psychic spaces.
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Working of the Craft--Mid Domain
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The metaphorical mid domain or Middle Kingdom could be the
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workings of the Craft. At the beginning level the emphasis could
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be upon physicality. Special tools could be selected for an
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individual or group. These tools may or may not reflect
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traditional usage but should be more appropriate for a culture
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and/or geographical locale than for a traditional usage.
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Special robes may be appropriate. Nudity could be more
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useful for metaprogramming. The individuals background should be
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considered before choosing tools or coverings. If the individual
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were normally a naturist the metaprogramming tool could be
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robes, etc.
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Tools and rituals could be used for immediate
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metaprogramming efforts. Dramatic ritual could be used to
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advantage for both individual programming or group alignment.
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Experiments in communication with non-physical or discarnate
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entities could be a major focus. New modes of relationship in
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sexual or emotional life could be incorporated providing members
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feel comfortable with the activities. Safety, both physical and
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emotional, should be paramount. Training of individuals for
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incorporation may be needed to assist them in their growth into
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unknown areas.
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Physical Sciences Incorporated--High Domain
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The metaphorical high domain or Kingdom could be the human
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and physical knowledge systems, ie, health (birthing, child care
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and physical health), nutritional, exercise, cosmetic and
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creative knowledge systems, ie. sewing, cooking, building
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sciences, gardening and organic farming techniques, and personal
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defense techniques.
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Cyber Wicca could define the extent or degree of immersion
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in a Domain. The individual or group could decide for themselves
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what extent they need to go.
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Organization
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Cyber Wicca could attempt to incorporate proven techniques
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of cell or smaller group management while retaining intimacy.
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Cyber Wiccan leaders could be of either sex, of any sexual
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preference, but must be emotionally sound. They may choose their
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own names and titles. Or Cyber Wicca may assign a title in order
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to establish a somewhat formalized but unrestricted tradition.
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Group or cell size should be held to about 2 to 15. However
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any number of cell members may be used providing genuine
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intimacy is maintained.
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Cyber Wicca should attempt to meet the economic and
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political needs of its members. Resources are available that
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address political activities in cells. An economic base must be
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established in Cyber Wiccan method. Should a social threat
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arise individual members may need to support themselves in a
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strange or different environment. Personal enrichment and
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empowerment as opposed to personal aggrandizement should be the
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focus enabling the member to live well in any difficult or
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strange economic or political environment.
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_Internal_Faces_
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These are internal considerations not usually presentable to
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the public at large. Pearls are delicate, we need not dirty
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them. Internal faces can be determined at a later time.
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Cyber Wicca is a game; the game of Life. Play it!
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Ammond Shadowcraft, July 1989
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--- QuickBBS v2.04
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* Origin: WELCOME TO THE CRYSTAL CAVE. (719) 391-1092 128/50
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