The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC is not a cult. It is a fraternal order of women and men who study mysticism (and many topics related to it) and apply what they learn to the common good of humanity.
Members are equally as free to join as they are to leave the Order. They are asked to keep private certain experiences, but the "secrets" they posess can be found by any scholar or dedicated lay person with basic research skills.
The primary membership is private, with study at home lessons loaned to members as part of their membership along with journals and magazines. Group participation is totally voluntary. The cost of membership is very modest and covers a fraction of the costs of running the membership service functions. The Rosicrucian Order operates as a non-for profit organisation, with any surplus in funds being put back into delivering member services.
The Order has published rules to prevent it evolving into any form of dangerous cult. People attending Rosicrucian Groups will find sincere seekers for a happier, healthier and more peaceful life; but from time to time people will meet strong personalities in AMORC groups, in this case officers are trained to respond with firm kindness to prevent perversion of the groups purpose, which is to help members learn Rosicrucian ideals and principles in a supportive group environment.
If members, ex-members or family members have concerns they should raise them with the local office of the Order in their own country. Media, Scholars or those wishing to know more may freely contact the Order, by locating the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC or equivalent name in your language online or in telephone directories.
Summary of why AMORC is not a cult:
-People may join or leave freely
-There is no dogma proscribed
-Members are encouraged to practice the religion or philosophy that resonates with them (no one is expected to change their beliefs or worship)
-It proposes no pathway to salvation
-There are no messiahs, gurus, infallable leaders offered
-Self-knowledge and Self-Reliance are promoted
-What is taught by the Rosicrucians is not the thoughts of one person, but the accumulation of the wisdom of the ages
-It is a not for profit organisation
-People may accept or reject any of the things they are taught with AMORC
-Members are encouraged to develop their own philosophy of life and contribute as best they can to the uplifting of humanity in their community
-AMORC seeks to uphold human rights, dignity and freedoms and teach its members ways to attain a happy, healthy and peaceful life.
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Kevin Trainor has written: 'Buddhism (Reference Classics)' 'Relics, ritual, and representation in Buddhism' -- subject(s): Cult, Relics 'Budismo'
Author of 4 volume 'cult' novel Danny, also known as the Danny Quadrilogy. Variously described as an alternative romance, a family saga and a psychological thriller. Notorious for amount of sex scenes.
Allaire Chandor Brumfield has written: 'The Attic festivals of Demeter and their relation to the agricultural year' -- subject(s): Agriculture, Cult, Demeter, Demeter (Greek deity), Festivals, Religion, Religious Mysteries
Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship was created in 1924.
Rosicrucian Digest was created in 1915.
Rosicrucian Fellowship was created in 1909.
The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception was created in 1909.
He was a mason, yes.
1. (in the 17th and 18th centuries) a person who belonged to a secret society laying claim to various forms of occult knowledge and power and professing esoteric principles of religion. 2. a member of any of several later or modern bodies or societies professing principles derived from or attributed to the earlier Rosicrucians, esp. of an organization (Rosicrucian Order or Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis) that is active in America. (Addendum FRC) The Rosicrucian Order has its traditional conception and birth in Egypt in the activities of the Great white Lodge. The reader is directed to the following references: Ahmose I ; Amenhotep I; Thutmose I; Thutmose III. Thutmose III has particular importance in the development of the present day Rosicrucian Order.
The Rosicrucian Order had its traditional conception and birth in Egypt in the activities of the Great White Lodge. ( Refer to: 'Rosicrucian Questions and Answers' - H.Spencer Lewis; Published by The Supreme Grand Lodge of AMORC, San Jose, California) CRC
The phone number of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is: 408-947-3630.
1. (in the 17th and 18th centuries) a person who belonged to a secret society laying claim to various forms of occult knowledge and power and professing esoteric principles of religion. 2. a member of any of several later or modern bodies or societies professing principles derived from or attributed to the earlier Rosicrucians, esp. of an organization (Rosicrucian Order or Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis) that is active in America. (Addendum FRC) The Rosicrucian Order has its traditional conception and birth in Egypt in the activities of the Great white Lodge. The reader is directed to the following references: Ahmose I ; Amenhotep I; Thutmose I; Thutmose III. Thutmose III has particular importance in the development of the present day Rosicrucian Order.
Rosicrucian study is said to be a secret society that was started in late medieval time. They said to hold the secret doctrine that is hidden to average man. Its all about nature, physical and spiritual realm.
F. A. Yates has written: 'Rosicrucian enlightenment'
if you are only a worker in stone, then no. If you are a member of an ancient and secret fraternity (Freemasons) then yes