Quote: Alfred J Kipper @ March 30 2012, 6:45 PM BSTWhich is your favourite characterisation of him in fiction, Janette? He's been done a fair bit here and there I think. Mine is Mocata of The Devil Rides Out tho I don't know how much of him is in the characterisation tho, he is definitely some part of the model. Mocata is a very lurid figure. As was the public image of Crowley, a notorious man who was so for the purpose self publicity and fame, is that fair?
And on to Thelema, his sect. Do you practice free sex youreslf, or any other members when they meet? Sexual ritual? You might suddenly get some supporters here now if you tell them that side of it.
I think that some people, like Crowley, are so naturally eccentric and intelligent (and wired up that way) that they cannot help but attract either fame or notoriety - especially if they are rich.
Crowley was a chess master...
Lol. Free sex? No... I'm still very chosey about who I go to bed with. However - to answer your question: the central Gnostic Mass is a public rite of the OTO which features a ritual sexual sacrament. Infact - the OTO mysteries are all about sexual practises and their power to alter consciousness and assist in the Great work.