For a long time, the Temple of
Lylyth has been a local organization, dedicated to providing a spiritual and
social support network for people within the South Central Wisconsin area.
However, the interest people have in our unique blend of "Wicca" and
"Satanism" has attracted the interest of people who wouldn't normally
be able to attend "Temple Activities".
Additionally, the Temple of
Lylyth has never been about spiritual progress. Progress is a Christian concept
deeply rooted in the desire to transcend sin. It has infected Western culture.
This is not to say that the Temple of Lylyth is some Luddite band of
hunter-gatherers living wildly on the open tundra of Wisconsin, tipping wild
cows and drinking unfermented beer. We think that a human being should not so
much strive towards "progress" as much as take responsibility for our
growth.
The Temple of Lylyth has grown
beyond its original confines, and its members have grown along with it. This is
why we are adding a new degree of structure to our Temple.
On the local level, we have Covens.
These are assemblages of people based on proximity, and bound together by their
connection to Lylyth. Any member of the Temple of Lylyth can start a coven. If
you register with the Temple of Lylyth as a coven host, we will facilitate
contact with new members. To be a coven host requires not only commitment and
dedication, but also space and supplies.
Coven hosts are free to set fees.
Please be aware, however, the Temple of Lylyth has chosen not to pursue
tax exempt status, on the basis that our infrastructure needs to evolve
naturally before fitting itself to federal standards. Covens who wish to operate as religious organizations should
consider the Universal Life Church’s “Ministry in a Box.” Coven hosts may hold Covenants, but
their first loyalty should be to their Coven.
On the global level, there are Covenants.
The definition of a "Covenant," is a usually formal, solemn, and
binding agreement. It is a promise between two entities. We use the term “Covenant” to describe
the goals that the particular branch of the Temple is working for, as well as
the branch itself. As a general
rule, Covenants are focused on the individual, and perform internal, solitary
work such as traditional magical initiation and training. However, there is no rule that says a
covenant cannot be dedicated to an external issue, such as fund raising. The only thing that a Covenant should
never be is a fan club. Within a
covenant, the structure is determined completely by the founder or leader. If the founder does decide to go with a
ranking system, the Temple itself will not acknowledge your rank beyond the
fact that you have it. In order to
found a Covenant, please submit a detailed proposal, including your own qualifications
to serve as a teacher. Below is an
example Covenant. (While Covens
are self-explanatory, Covenants merit concrete examples). The Logos Covenant was conceived as an
actual working Covenant of the Temple.
However, Kaiden Fox came to realize his efforts were best spent as the
administrator for the Temple, and author of the Book of the Black Flame.
Currently, the Temple of Lylyth
is in the process of growth and definition, (keeping in mind the Temple was
founded 1999 as a purely local venture, and reformed Midsummer 2001 as the spearhead
of “Michelet Diabolism”). As such,
the Covens and Covenants are still in the process of forming.
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Covens of the Temple |
Covenants of the Temple |
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Logos Covenant (Example) |