@sun @augustus

Hubbard got involved in OTO/Thelema via Jack Parsons (the rocket scientist who founded JPL). Crowley seriously did not like Hubbard, and saw him as an unscrupulous manipulator and narcissist (takes one to know one I guess). But there's definitely something to be said for creating your own religion (even if it's just for you alone), because a) it means you understand it's purpose and meanings 100%, and b) since it's personal you're more likely to have the courage of your convictions. However most people who try to create a religion for other people are just in it for the power and often also money.