How could the head of a charitable organization write ultra-violent fiction? Hear how the head of Independent Order of the Odd Fellows in California got pushed too far and found a creative outlet in literature.
Hear a special appearance by his wife Bonnie as she chimes in on working with the Odd Fellows and Peter’s writing.
Learn about John Michael Greer’s new book series “The Weird of Hali” and the history of Sci-fi/Fantasy and Horror literature.
We discuss our thoughts on Lovecraft’s WASPy politics and the dangers of “otherism” along with blood libel and the restrictions of religion… We really get all over the place- genuinely “out there!”
Learn about John Michael Greer’s new book series “The Weird of Hali” and the history of Sci-fi/Fantasy and Horror literature.
We discuss our thoughts on Lovecraft’s WASPy politics and the dangers of “otherism” along with blood libel and the restrictions of religion… We really get all over the place- genuinely “out there!”
The 1st group I discuss is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and I use them as a perfect example of how anything can be scary to someone who wants to be afraid. I read an excerpt from “Revised Odd-Fellowship Illustrated” written by professional crazy person J. Blanchard of Wheaton College. Blanchard was quite certain this order was nothing but devil worshipers because: A. they have closed meetings and B. they are not a Church. Sound reasoning, lol.
There’s no talking sense to someone that far gone, but thankfully I didn’t talk with Blanchard, I spoke with “Jerry” former leader of the IOOF of Washington, DC. and we joked around. While schmoozing with Jerry, we segue into my next topic- one I admit I know not as much about:
2nd Group: Ordo Templi Orientis
The OTO is maybe not even a secret society since it is an “exoteric” order, but the mainstream think it is, that’s why it’s here. I give a little bit of the history of it I know but I’m still pretty well in the dark on most of the core tenants and belief of the modern OTO, most of the materials I found are older: