"However, there are copious records of the abuse of the Free Spirit interpretation of Scripture to justify sexual licentiousness, violence, robbery and rape."

"The ultimate disgrace is aptly revealed in the title of 'Creator' applied to a God who has created [or fathered] from his own substance a universe in which his creatures, deprived of his resources, begin in a state of total deprivation and progress toward nothingness. A desert valley irrigated with tears is a rather pathetic creation. It is not difficult to understand how the men and women who tried to establish a paradise on earth, here and now, saw themselves as superior to God.
To which we can only say, Amen."

Raoul Vaneigem is the author of a book titled "The Movement Of The Free Spirit", from which the above quote is taken. It's essentially a synopsis of the lay Christian movement bearing the same name, or Brethren of the Free Spirit. One of the more interesting thing's I've read, although probably incredibly boring to someone with no vested interest in Christianity or particularly the idea of sin. Believing that to sin was an impossibility, adherents to "Free Spirit" theology reportedly engaged in some extreme acts, including, but not limited to hallucinogen-fueled orgies culminating in the cannibalization of one's sexual partner/s. I can only imagine how much simpler that would make things.



Rene Girard

Easily my favourite non-fiction author, and one of the 20th centuries most underrated thinkers. His book, "I see Satan Fall Like Lightning" is one of the most important things I've ever read, and has been instrumental in my denunciation of christianity as an adult. His ideas regarding mimesis/mimetic contagion and the founding myths of religion were initially difficult to grasp as someone who was raised in a Christian, albeit liberal, household. To quote Jeremy from Peep Show, "It's like the Jesus and Mary Chain; kind of intimidating at first, but once you get it, there's just so much to explore." Every human should read this man's books.

Further, anyone not familiar with the story of Appolinus and the beggar should google that shit.


Oh, and I am going to take part in a Seance/Come as your favourite serial killer party in a few weeks.

Psyched to die.