It is not our purpose to argue the causes. Perhaps they acted influenced by deception, or perhaps they acted with malicious intent. Such people we believe to be misguided slaves of darkness who act only because they have foolishly given the spirit of their freedom away to another, or to an ideal, of less than noble intent and purpose.
We admonish those who will lie, cheat, or steal for any purpose and especially those who behave in such a manner to achieve their own ends without thought of others and the Path of Light. We admonish those of ignorance and arrogance who seek to control the freedoms of others through methods of deceit - be they overt or subtle. We seek to know truth and we seek to share that which we know and learn with those of open minds and hearts who are sincere and responsible with the knowledge we impart. Traditionally and historically, a Rosicrucian as well as the Rosicrucian Movement fights tirelessly for the establishment and perpetuation of freedom - the freedom of mind, spirit, and soul. Rather, a Rosicrucian is one who will assess another based upon their motivation, action, and deed. A Rosicrucian is one who will not judge others because of religious belief, race, gender, personal preferences, nationality, or intelligence. A Rosicrucian is one who will freely share with wisdom what it is they know and seek. Our Path is compromised only if you compromise that integrity and your success or failure will only be determined by those obstacles you place before yourself or the ease by which you remove them.Ī Rosicrucian is one who freely accepts responsibility and who just as freely takes the responsibility to serve and work toward the enlightenment of all. Our Path is as easy to follow as it is for you to follow the convictions of your own integrity. This, simply, is the message of the Rosicrucians. The Rosicrucian lives his or her choices.
Rather, they affiliate because they feel the drive within themselves to share and to become a part of an ancient movement dedicated to the free expression of Light. Subsequently, Rosicrucians freely choose to become Rosicrucians, not just because they believe that the Order will merely dictate or teach mystical or esoteric principles. Everything else is a matter of preferential choice. Your own confidence in your quest coupled with the dictates of your own conscience are the only fundamental tools required for success. You need never affiliate with any organization, religion, or to follow the leadership of any individual to know whatever it is you seek to know. If nothing else, it is our sincere wish that you learn to recognize the Truth inherent within your being and know that you need never look outside of yourself to discover the innate Truth within the wonders of God and the universe. To those of you who are just now entering the stream of Rosicrucianism, our Work, our history, and our existence welcomes you upon your quest. We must ever be cognizant that what we accomplish as Rosicrucians today shall influence the successes (or failures) of our brothers and sisters in the future. This is as it has always been and should always be. We shall become a memory in history as shall our trials and successes. In time we, as a majority, shall diminish in number and be replaced by newer generations of Rosicrucians. The majority of you, at the time of this writing, are more than adequately familiar with the term Rosicrucianism and what it means to both yourself individually and humanity in general. The following text answers the questions regarding history, teachings, and the objectives of the Confraternity of the Rose Cross.Ī Word About the Office of Imperator Introduction These and other studies are a benefit of the CR+C membership.
This is the first monograph in a series of Rosicrucian studies offered to members of the CR+C.