For the past decade, pagan and occult practice has seen a surge in popularity. With the waning of Christianity in the western world. Many lapsed Christians succumbed to atheism. At first this may have felt liberating and rebellious. However, as time wore on, many eventually longed for more, other than nothingness.
Immigration has seen the integration of other less tolerant religions become dominant in some regions of Europe. Of which weak and progressive western governments have let flourish. Despite this, Christianity is seeing something of a revival, particularly among the young. Nevertheless, it is paganism and the occult that has seen many jumping on to the esoteric bandwagon.
Underground book publishes have managed to capitalize on this wave of popularity. Attracting only the most curious, serious and dedicated to their craft. However, as sacred traditions and practices thrive, they become trendy. Trends simplify, dilute and sanitize the once primal and primitive aspects of the art. Molding it into what is deemed politically correct for mainstream consumption. This in turn attracts the lazy and shallow, who immersed in popular culture and fueled by the social media herd. Many are happy to post quotes by Aleister Crowley for the approval and acceptance of strangers. Rather than to learn or share any actual knowledge of scholarly worth.
Once egos start to inflate, instead of question interpretation and meaning. Many start to impose their own morals and biases to a craft that transcends human emotion. Groups masquerading as progressive, yet are totalitarian in their regime. Ready to cast out those to the wolves who do not fall exactly in line.
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