is O.T.O. a masonic group?

Question

is Ordo Templi Orientis a masonic group?

Answer 1

The short answer is, no. The long answer is a little more complicated, it has many similarities to freemasonry and the first six degrees are considered to be masonic. It was initially founded to be part of freemasonry, but at some point early on was reorganized under the laws of Thelema. And, then there were some disputes with the Scottish Rite... so, it certainly has the drapings of a masonic group; but, is not recognized by the Scottish Rite... which makes it kind of a splinter group.



I imagine that OTO members consider themselves to be authentic practitioners.

Answer 2

No, Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) (Order of the Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars) is an international fraternal and religious organization founded at the beginning of the 20th century.

Answer 3

Not anymore. Originally it was, but when Crowley became it's leader, they accepted the Law of Thelema, and fell from Masonry. The rituals are similar though. Personally, I prefer the A.A., but may wind up joining the O.T.O later in my life.

Answer 4

I follow wicca because it is my religion. It is what I believe in. And why would wicca be more man-made the christianity? paganism dated back before christianity. When christianity came about is when the pagans went underground because of the persecutions. The ritual leaders, or priests and priestesses became known as "the wicca- the "wise ones". The Anglo-Saxon kings in England would never act on any important matter w/o consulting the "witan", the council of Wise Ones. Gardner was the first to speak out to the public about wicca/pagan/witchcraft in 1954 in his book "Witchcraft Today". Even before his book was published there were still covens throughout Europe that was still practicing their beliefs. His first book that was published in 1949 was a novel. Gardner was initiated into an English coven, before he started the Gardnerian witchcraft. In America the first Witch to stand up and be recognized was Raymond Buckland.

Answer 5

It derived from Masonry, but is no longer linked to masonry in anyway.

Answer 6

Pretty much, tho they'd deny it to maintain the illusion of random quirky groups and not a connected conspiracy.

Answer 7

They're all related somehow..all connected to the New World Order...and Bush's global puppet show

Answer 8

oto = no.