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From: gwilson@earthlight.co.nz (Graeme Wilson)
Subject: Ordo Sinistra Vivendi Intro.
Date: 27 Aug 1994 18:53:19 -0500

                            Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
                               AN INTRODUCTION
 
THE SINISTER WAY
 
        The OSV is an esoteric warrior Order embracing both the Left Hand and
Right Hand paths within the context of what it terms The Sinister Way.
        Because Westerners have been dualised by Judaeo-Christianity, they
incorrectly see the LH and RH paths as representing "evil" and "good"
respectively. The original meanings of the two paths however are:
        LHP: Anima/Yin, feminine principle of the universe, intuitive,
receptive, dark.
        RHP: Animus/Yang, male, logic, active, light principle.
        Rather than moral dualities, they reflect how nature operates via
interacting polarities. When an individual or a culture incorporate both
polarities as a totality, there is balance.
 
SATAN
        The Sinister Way recognises the need to restore balance through
opposition (heresy); to create through destruction.
        The best-known archetype of opposition to stasis is Satan, from Hebrew
"adversary and accuser". This is the entropic force which energises the
universe, functioning in a state of perpetual flux - chaotically, rather than
in an orderly & predictable manner.
 
SINISTRA VIVENDI - THE SINISTER WAY
        Sinister from Latin translates as "on the left", signifying that which
goes against the norm. The OSV uses the term to signify the universe's
entropic force.
 
SYMBOL
        The goat and pentagram symbol of the OSV as shown on the cover,
symbolises the carnality of man: man as animal, rather than as separated from
nature which the spiritual dogmas believe. The goat is an individualist rather
than herd-like. Even Christianity recognises the symbolism, with man separated
into "goats" on the left, & Christian sheep on the right. It's also Pan, the
half-man, half-animal god. The self-devouring world serpent is a universal
archetype symbolising the entropic force: creation - destruction - renewal.
 
MAN AS ANIMAL
        Anti-nature dogmas such as Christianity state that man is separate
from nature. Satanism holds that man is part of nature, an animal whose
behaviour is genetically based. This the modern sciences of genetics and
sociobiology verify. The instinct is still the dominating force for human and
all other animal behaviour. Therefore, the individual cannot be more than what
he is genetically-endowed with; although he can be less than his genetic
potential if repressed by influences which aren't in accord with his true
nature (Will).
        Satanism unfolds the real nature of the individual; what the Greeks
called physis.
 
SATANIC ETHOS
        The Satanist frees himself from the bondage of dogma; he unfolds that
which he is. But he is the antithesis of the self-destructive nihilist the
pseudo-satanists proclaim themselves to be. What animal consumes drugs and
alcohol to the point of illness or death? What animal deliberately weakens
itself? Only man does this, with his so-called 'higher consciousness' seeking
to over-ride his animal instinct.
        What is evil? That which weakens. What is good? That which
strengthens, the individual, to paraphrase the Satanic philosopher Nietzsche.
 
FAUSTIAN SOUL
        The Satanic 'soul' can be described as 'Faustian'. We stand for wisdom
undefiled and unfettered by any dogma. Our desire for knowledge, and to see
the scope of human thought extended unto infinity, is insatiable. We
desire to
see humanity play amongst the stars.
        Professor R.S. Knox's description of the Faustian soul in his
introduction to the 1924 edition of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus states: "The
Faustus legend becomes for us a symbol of humanity's splendid struggle to
reach for the stars, the tragedy of infinite aspiration."
 
CONSTITUTION
 
PURPOSE
1. The aim of the OSV is to: a) encourage the unfolding of the full potential
   of its adherents; b) herald the dawn of a Faustian Civilisation.
 
ADMINISTRATION
2. Leadership is vested in the Magister.
3. The Priesthood collectively forms the Magister's Advisory Council.
4. Upon the resignation or death of the Magister, the Council shall elect one
   of its own to assume the position.
 
ORGANISATION
5. The basic unit is the Coven.
6. At least 3 members in a given area may form a Coven, which assumes
   responsibility for its own actions.
7. Where there is no priest/ess a Coven Master/Mistress may be elected to
   preside over the Coven.
 
MEMBERSHIP
8. There are two levels of Membership: Official Member, and Priest/ess.
9. Membership is attained by completion of an Entrance Examination by
those at
   least 18 years old.
10. Priest/esses are appointed at the discretion of the Magister.
 
CONDUCT
11. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting Satanic
    honour.
12. A Priest/ess or Coven Master/Mistress may suspend a subordinate, subject
    to review by the Magister.
13. The Magister shall have ultimate responsibility for the interpretation and
    amendment of this Constitution.
                                                       Revised 14 April 1993ev
 
                            Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
                                  PO. Box 83
                           Paekakariki, Wellington
                                 New Zealand
 
                                  MEMBERSHIP
 
      Aspirants to Membership must undertake an Entrance Examination by
                               correspondence.
 
 
   The cost is $20 (US$12) and includes a copy of the OSV's principle text
Sinistra Vivendi. A membership card is issued upon acceptance into the Order.
 
 
 
                All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
 
 
 
                            There are no refunds.
 
 
 
              Please make all cheques & Money Orders payable to
                               Hesperos Press.
 
                 ___________________________________________
 
 
 
                                ENROLMENT FORM
 
   Understanding the above conditions, I hereby apply for enrolment for the
                            Entrance Examination.
 
 
 
I enclose payment of $ ____________
 
Please print or type clearly:
 
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
 
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
 
_____________________________________________________________________________
 
Signed: ___________________ Date: ____________
 
 
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                 Transcribed by Graeme Wilson (OSV - Dunedin)
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