The Seven Hermetic Laws

Said to be passed down from a fellow named Hermes Trismegistus (“three times great”)—the Greeks called him “Hermes” (the messenger for the gods), the Romans called him Mercury (pictured him with winged shoes) and the Egyptians recognized him as their god Toth. According to legend, he was a contemporary (and even teacher of) Abraham. Considered the father of science, his Laws capture the essence of … [ Read more ]

Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned

“Purpose, Mr. Fortlow. Purpose. We’re all here for a reason. There is a divine plan. Good men want to find their place in that plan.”

“What there is is a plan, a direction that every living thing is moving toward. There’s a high sign but not everybody can see it.”

“No sir,” Socrates went on. “I wannna believe you. And I sure don’t wanna make … [ Read more ]