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What is Somewhat Overlapping Magisteria (SOMa)?

     30/MAR/2020

A Classification of Reality

SOMa acknowledges the inability to objectively classify and divide reality into neat, simple compartments. All forms of classification end up becoming overlapping Venn diagrams rather than clean, perfectly divided circles, or cells, of reality.

All things appear mundane.

A Mode of Thought

It is a method of thinking that requires the thinker to consider alternative interpretations of sensory input and thought. Remembering that all sensory input is filtered by the brain even before it enters the conscious mind.

All things appear interpolated.

A School of Magick

SOMa is a form of chaos magick: both the practice of magickal techniques and sets of instruction and teachings. It is a variation on Scientific Illuminism, best summed up by the quote:

 We place no reliance on virgin or pidgeon. Our method is science, our aim is religion.  — Aleister Crowley

SOMa treats magick not as a supernatural force but methods of applied psychology.

All things appear divine.

A Collection of Art

Workings and Works devoted and inspired by the Whole of It All and the Most Mundane and Everything In-between.

All things appear sacred.

A Critique of the Concept of NOMA

A rejection and parody of Nonoverlapping Magisteria (NOMA), as advanced by legendary scientist Stephen Jay Gould.

All things appear interconnected.



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