Question 1

↛ What is cosmicism?

Accepted Answer

Cosmicism is a term coined by H. P. Lovecraft, the philosophy of cosmicism states "that there is no recognizable divine presence, such as a god, in the universe, and that humans are particularly insignificant in the larger scheme of intergalactic existence." The most prominent theme is humanity's fear of their insignificance in the face of an incomprehensibly large universe: a fear of the cosmic Void.

Question 2

↛ Is this a real organization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are not a fan-club, a business, or a studio. We are a highly organized group of freethinkers that utilize a practical belief-system centered around cosmicism.

Question 3

↛ What is The Call?

Accepted Answer

The Call is the premise that only a select few are even worthy of The Cult and its teachings.
It can manifest in any number of ways:
 Some people have a dream so intense and summoning that they feel compelled to research The Mythos further. Some start noticing all the little coincidences in their own life involving The Mythos that they can no longer ignore the fact that they are drawn to it.
 For some people, being Called is simply a state of being:
 They often feel misunderstood.
They realize that other people don't see the world the same way they do, and they know they are somehow different from everyone else. They crave not only deeper meaning but deeper understanding too; to be part of something larger than themselves and to attain a higher sense of self. To become a perfect version of themselves. They are drawn to the idea of transformation while others around them seem satisfied with the mundane. They sense that they are meant to be part of the elite few that can transcend this mundanity and see through the illusion that everyone else seems sated with. They know that they are meant to be larger than life, to attain a state of being that no one else can achieve, and to rise above the current perceived reality. They are drawn to a life of growth and happiness, while those around them simply trudge on through.

Question 4

↛ What is Ascension?

Accepted Answer

The Cult of Cthulhu believes that within every person who is Called there is an Elder God waiting to Ascend, and that through their practices one can achieve perfection of the self in all forms. Consider this; If there are an infinite amount of possible realities, then in more than one of them there exists a perfect version of you. Ascension is the means of manifesting it in this reality, too.

Question 5

↛ What is Unification?

Accepted Answer

Unification is the attainment of harmony with oneself and unity with our brother- and sister-hood. A real family, banded together by bonds of cosmic light and darkness, transcending this reality together - That is The Cult of Cthulhu. 
There is a saying in Africa:  If you want to go quickly; go alone. 
If you want to go far; go together.

Question 6

↛ Do you believe Cthulhu is real?

Accepted Answer

Some cultists do, some cultists do not. Both treat the other with respect.   There are two philosophical schools of thought that exist within The Cult of Cthulhu: pantheism and deism.   Pantheism has no super-natural gods and states that Cthulhu and The Old Ones exist only as archetypal metaphors – synonyms for nature, the cosmos, and life itself. Cthulhu, His kin, the mythos, and the imagery therein, serve as vivid models and figurative forces that represent aspects of the self and guide our way of life. Azathoth is representative of The Big Bang, Yog-Sothoth represents knowledge and wisdom, Nug & Yeb archetype balance, etc.   Deism states that Cthulhu and The Old Ones could exist literally. Deists do not believe this simply because it is a fun thought. They utilize multiverse theory, quantum decoherence, and advanced philosophy to present the premise of plausibility, whilst also suggesting that the idea of 'gods' merely being impartial cosmic entities unconcerned with human life is far more likely than a caring sky-god creator. It is as much an ode to science as anything else that we believe, and is an advanced thought experiment that takes time to fully understand.   There is no discord between the two sects.   In many ways the acceptance of these two schools of thought is the rebellion against classical religion, and the embodiment of the scientific method that we revere.

Question 7

↛ Does The Cult practice magick?

Accepted Answer

The Cult of Cthulhu believes in an overlap between science and what is called magick. All magick really is is the intensification of purpose and will to bring about a desired outcome. The ancient Egyptians called it HEKA: Life Force in Action. Every aspect of their culture had HEKA woven into it and it was considered a normal part of every day life. ​ The magick utilized by The Cult of Cthulhu is magick that is demonstrable to work. Therefore do not expect to generate fire from your fingertips or raise the dead. But do expect to utilize it in the same way that the Egyptians did: to give meaning to that which is significant, to focus your intention, and to bring to you the outcomes that you desire from life. ​ We believe that, while Western society has forgotten what true magick is, it still exists nonetheless.

Question 8

↛ How much does it cost to be a member?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. Visit our membership page to learn more.

Question 9

↛ How long will my order take to arrive?

Accepted Answer

The highly volatile state of the world at the moment has made shipping time vary unpredictably. Some people get their orders in 2 weeks, others in 2 months. With the varying states of lockdown from region to region due to COVID-19 and the now common changes in shipping protocol from week to week, it is very hard to give an accurate predicition of when an item might arrive - some people have been known to wait up to 4 months.

Whilst this is clearly not ideal it is the unfortunate reality of the world today. Rest assured that every single order is shipped out within a couple days of us receiving it - if there are any issues with your address or payment we will be in touch directly; no news is good news as far as shipping is concerned!

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