The Equinox (Volume I, Number II)

POSTCARDS TO PROBATIONERS 196 Il. III. Il. III. THEOREMS . The world progresses by virtue of the appearance of Christs (geniuses). Christs (geniuses) are men with super-consciousness of the highest order. Super-consciousness of the highest order is obtain- able by known methods. Therefore, by employing the quintessence of known methods we cause the world to progress. ESSENTIALS OF METHOD . Theology is immaterial; for both Buddha and St. Ignatius were Christs. Morality is immaterial; for both Socrates and Mohammed were Christs. Super-consciousness is a natural phenomenon ; its conditions are therefore to be sought rather in the acts than the words of those who attained it. The essential acts are retirement and concentration —as taught by Yoga and Ceremonial Magic.