Fellowship of Isis

Manifesto

Growing numbers of people are rediscovering their love for the Goddess. At first, this love may seem to be no more than an inner feeling. But soon it develops; it becomes a longing to help the Goddess actively in the manifestation of Her divine plan. Thus, one hears such enquiries as, "How can I get initiated into the Mysteries of the Goddess? How can I experience a closer communion with her? Where are her nearest temples and devotees? How can I join the priesthood of the Goddess?" and many other such questions.

The Fellowship of Isis has been founded to answer these needs. Membership provides means of promoting a closer communion between the Goddess and each member, both singly and as part of a larger group. There are hundreds of Iseums and thousands of members all over the world, since the Fellowship was founded in 1976 by Lawrence, Pamela and Olivia Durdin-Robertson. Love, Beauty and Truth are expressed through a multi-religoius, multi-cultural, multi-racial Fellowship. The Fellowship of Isis has no particular affiliations. The good in all faiths is honored.

The Fellowship is organised on a democratic basis. All members have equal privileges within it, whether as a single member, or part of an Iseum or Lyceum. This manifesto applies also to the daughter societies: the College of Isis, the Order of Tara and the Druid Clan of Dana.

The Fellowship respects the freedom of conscience of each member. There are no vows required or commitment to secrecy. All Fellowship activities are optional: and members are free to resign without question. Membership is free. '

The Fellowship reverences all manifestations of Life. The God is also venerated. The Rites exclude any form of sacrifice, whether actual or symbolic. Nature is revered and conserved. The work of the Order of Tara is for conservation of Nature.

The Fellowship accepts religious toleration, and is not exclusivist. Members are free to maintain other religious allegiances. Membership is open to all, of every religion, tradition and race. Children , listed as "Children of Isis" are welcomed, subject to parental consent. "The Animal Family of Isis" is listed in every Isian News.

The Fellowship believes in the promotion of Love, Beauty and Abundance. No encouragement is given to asceticism. The Fellowship seeks to develop friendliness, psychic gifts, happiness, and compassion for all life. The Druid Clan of Dana develops Nature's psychic gifts.

The Fellowship also aims at informing the public about the Religion of the Goddess; presenting the views of her followers on current social affairs; working for a fair representation of the religion of the Goddess at local and national levels; communicating with members of the press and other media, and with our political representatives and others.

The College of Isis has been revived after its suppression, 1,500 years ago. Like Aset Shemsu, the F.O.I. itself, it has always been alive in the Inner Planes. It is from these Inner Planes that its return has been inspired. Magi Degrees may be conferred through Lyceums of the College. Correspondence courses are offered. There are no vows or secrecy.

Iseums are the very Hearths of the Goddess, or Goddess and God to Whom they are dedicated. These are listed, along with Lyceums (teaching centers of the College of Isis), in Isian News. Lyceums and Iseums are for F.O.I. members only. Tara Priories and Dana Groves are also listed regularly. All these centers and Isian News are for F.O.I. members only.

The Fellowship of Isis Priesthood is derived from an hereditary line of the Robertson from Ancient Egypt. The Archpriesthood Union is over-all custodian for the Fellowship of Isis. Priestesses, priests, every member, have equal honor. Priestesses and Priests work with the Goddess - or Goddessand God - of their own Faith. Every human, animal, bird, tree is an eternal offspring of the Mother Goddess's Divine Family of Life.

If you agree with these principles, you may join the Fellowship of Isis.

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The Magazine of The Fellowship, 'Isian News,' is published quarterly, and is placed online at the Fellowship's official website - www.fellowshipofisis.com. It includes news of members, Fellowship and other events of interest to members, lists of new members, centres, temples and shrines associated with the Goddess. It also includes articles on subjects of general interest to members such as the formation of a temple and the hallowing of temples, shrines and ritual objects. The Fellowship of Isis Directories give the Festival Calendar and full lists of Centers, priestesses and priests, members, and the like.

Those applying for admission are asked to complete and sign a form. An application for Membership, which may be printed out, is provided at the Fellowship's official website.