This is something I want to pull out into its own post, because it didn't fit within the comment section where it began. I want to make something absolutely clear about what I think regarding authority within Liber XV. I understand people might get upset by this, but please know that that is not my intent. I simply think there is some misunderstand about my position, and I want to set the record straight. If anyone still is angry with me, at least it will be about what I actually think. Furthermore, I put out the disclaimer that while I am an ordained Priest of six years, I am not a Bishop. However, the framework of my opinions has been accepted as accurate by my own supervising Bishop.

( My take on authority within Liber XV )

As anyone in TL should know, I have not performed as Priest there. I have little desire to, in fact, because I believe my doing so would cause consternation and disharmony, rather than joy and celebration. Given a choice between that or giving in to local custom where it violates my sense of the ritual leaves me with no choice at all. Perhaps if I can inspire local members to consider my take on authority within Liber XV, the situation might change, and I will be invited to share my passion and enjoyment of Liber XV with the Thelema Lodge community. Until that time comes, I will continue to attend as a congregant when possible, where I will joyfully accept the direction of the Mass team, and Communicate as a Star among Stars.

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Based on a recent post by stevensteven, I was inspired to develop my own model for local EGC development. It is important to consider that the levels I present are not discrete. Rather, they represent a spectrum of capabilities and degrees of quality. For example, a local body might be at level 2 in performance, but still at level 1 in materials. At the same time, these areas are not unconnected, and most likely will grow together. Moreover, each area needs to be attended to for all to grow: level 3 in community will probably not be able to be reached if a local body has level 1 materials. The years that I give for each level are admittedly just educated guesses, although I believe they are reasonably accurate.

Naturally, this is all just a suggestion. Please feel free to ignore or mangle this model to fit your vision.

( My Local EGC Development Model )