Any Rosicrucian's here? Tell me about it. Thanks in advance

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.rosicrucian.org/

About the Rosicrucian Order

We welcome you and thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Perhaps you have already explored the vast sea of metaphysical and self-help books, programs, lectures, and seminars, and you may have found yourself wondering how to make sense of it all -- how to put it all together in a way that's practical and truly relevant to you.

You can acquire a lot of information from books, lectures, and classes, and you may even discover some very useful techniques for improving certain aspects of your life. But this approach to self-improvement is always incomplete, because most books, seminars and study groups have a limited focus, such as personal prosperity, improving relationships, meditation, spiritual attunement, or developing psychic abilities. And focusing on one area of study doesn't provide balanced development. The Rosicrucian system is unique -- it provides a foundation that ties together all of the different aspects of metaphysical study, and demonstrates their interconnectedness. Read more about this in Mastery of Life >>

Is the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, a religion?

No. AMORC, which stands for Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, is not a religion and does not require a specific code of belief or conduct. Rosicrucian students come from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. Becoming a Rosicrucian student does not in any way require you to leave your church, join a church, or change your religious beliefs.

Some Rosicrucian members do not subscribe to any specific religious beliefs at all. For students who do, we encourage them to participate in the religion of their choice. As a result, Rosicrucian students come from every religious denomination, and through our teachings, many find a greater appreciation of the mystical principles underlying their individual religious and philosophical beliefs. Those who do not belong to any particular religion often discover a sense of connection with a higher intelligence that was missing in their lives before.

We don't expect you to accept anything on faith. We want you to think for yourself, to learn how to draw upon the higher knowledge already within you. What we provide are simply the tools to enable you to accomplish this. The Rosicrucian teachings contain practical exercises and experiments that allow you to demonstrate for yourself the principles presented in the lessons and to access your own source of inner wisdom and guidance. As you do this, you'll begin developing natural abilities that may have been left dormant throughout your life. Almost immediately you'll begin to see your life in a different light.

How Is the organization structured?

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[Nlighten1]

1. From what I understand...

these guys pre-date the "Illuminati"

[FlaGranny]

2. Many years ago,

I was intrigued by an advertisement in the newpaper and I joined. I was only a member for a short time, less than a year.

They believe, I think, in a universal force, something like "the force be with you." :-) In the beginning stages of membership, there is a lot of meditation which, if I remember, concentrates on interacting with this force and gaining control of your body. For instance, concentrating on warming your hands with your mind and things like that. All minds are interlinked.

They say your religious faith or belief or nonbelief in God has nothing to do with being a Rosicrucian.

That's about all I can tell you, because this was more than 30 years ago. That's all I remember, and I never did get past the first few lessons.

[NashVegas]

3. "Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz"

I stumbled upon this tome at a small-town Vermont library several years ago. Skimmed through it somewhat and started breaking out into hysterics when it became apparent (to me, anyway) that it looked like the blueprint for old guys on how to scam and pick up chicks. ("Come with me and explore the mystery, you sweet young thing," kinda deal.)

[Khephra]

4. Remind me in a few days and I'll get you some info

I'm sicker than a dog at the moment.

There's all sorts of groups that claim to be RC. AMORC is the latest in a long string of them. Some people like them, others think they're fly-by-night appropriators of a mythic/legendary order that they have no right to use.

[cally]

5. They have a great Egyptian Museum in San Jose, Ca

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/

You may find something about their organization at the site. I know they sell many books about their beliefs in the shop at the museum. I recommend the museum if anyone is in SF Bay Area.