I stand corrected: It wasn't a "Crowley movie," it was Ken Anger's "Lucifer Rising." Initially, I had the misconception that it was a Satanic ritual; on a third viewing, I perused the writing on the ritual floor and discerned these to be figures of Thelema.
What is the significance of Babylon to Thelema?
I am a middle-aged man who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada; although I have a B.A. I have always supported myself via blue collar work. It speaks poorly of me, but money has never been the focus of my life.
Until I saw one of Ken Anger's movies on YouTube, I had the misconception that Thelema was an occult church. At present, I am inclined to believe that Thelema is a pagan faith based on Egyptian mythology.
Having read innumerable religious texts, I am naturally curious about Thelema, and look forward to an intelligent dialog with all of you.
As I understand the matter, Lucifer was the name given to a Roman deity. Given this individual's presence in Crowley's movie, I was curious as to whether this party was an officiant in the ritual, a Thelmic deity, or a symbol.
How is Lucifer viewed in Thelema? I ask because I recently saw Ken Anger's "Lucifer Rising" on YouTube.
I ask because Coptic was ancient Egyptian in Greek script.
Is this language used during Thelemic rituals?