What is the significance of Crowleys Gnostic Mass?
Here we have a middle path working rife with symbolism and any clear stated intent is muddled in ambiguity. “Significance” is determined by the individuals involved in the rite, each of whom possess a unique set of beliefs which shapes their perception, therefore altering their reality! The “significance” you ask for is in the PERFORMING of the gnostic mass. The priest, deacon and congregation are all going to have their own unique epiphany resulting from the experience. Harry Furlong XXIII of the Cabal of Cabbage Enthusiasts has to say of Al Crowley’s Gnostic mass: “Well..when I wear my hermetic goggles I see a symbolic representation of the attainment of K&C of HGA and the crossing of the ABYSS. When I wear my catholic goggles I see a diabolical abomination of the mass. When I wear my liberal catholic goggles I see a devotional rite for the Blessed Virgin Mary (as long as the priestess keeps her robe on..) When I wear my THELEMA goggles I see NUIT and HADIT getting it on and AIWASS t
