[excerpted from http://www.cris.com/~Amon1/satanism/watcher9.txt (reformatted by tn)] ORDER OF THE LEFT HAND PATH CONSTITUTION Purpose 1. The OLHP is an elitist Satanic Order existing to: (a) Develop and actualize the full potential and inner qualities of each individual initiate; (b) Herald the dawn of human Self-godhood, within the context of a Faustian Civilization. Administration 2. Leadership is vested in the Magister, who has ultimate responsibility for the functioning and philosophy of the Order. 3. The priesthood, collectively, forms the Magister's advisory council, and shall be known as the Council of the Illuminati. 4. Upon the resignation or death of the Magister, the Council shall elect one of its number to assume the position. 5. The Magister may be replaced at any time by a majority vote of the Council. Organization 6. The basic organization unit of the OLHP is the 'Coven.' 7. At least three Adepts within a given area may apply to the Magister to form a Coven. 8. Should a Coven be sanctioned by the Magister, it shall be granted a Charter. 9. A Charter of a Coven may be revoked at any time by the Magister. 10. In circumstances where there is no local ordained Priest/ess to preside over a Coven, the Adepts may elect a Master/Mistress from among themselves, whose position is subject to approval of the Magister. 11. A specialized 'Order' within the OLHP may be established by a Priest/ess, subject to approval by the Magister. Degrees 12. There are three degrees within the OLHP, which are attained by completing the prescribed examinations, as determined by the Magister: Neophyte I\057, Adept II\057, Priest/ess III\057. 13. The Degrees may only be undertaken by those of at least 18 years of age. 14. Upon Recognition, a Neophyte has one year to apply for the examination of Adept. 15. Examination for the Priesthood is undertaken by Adepts at the invitation of the Magister. Conduct 16. Nobody under then age of 18 is permitted to be in attendance at function of the Order. 17. Every initiate is obliged to obey the laws of the land of his residence. 18. No 'blood sacrifice' of any type are permitted to be undertaken by any initiate. 19. No narcotics of any type are permitted at functions of the Order. 20. Alcoholic intoxication is not permitted at any function of the Order. 21. Nothing shall be undertaken at any function of the Order which transgresses the free-will of any individual present. 22. Initiates are expected to obey the instructions of their immediate superiors. 23. Complaints of breaches of conduct may be brought by any initiate against any other initiate, and filed with the Magister for deliberation. 24. A Priest/ess or Coven Master/Mistress may suspend any subordinate, subject to review by the Magister. 25. Misconduct, as deemed by the Magister, may result in suspension or expulsion from the Order. Constitutional interpretation and amendments 26. The Magister shall have ultimate responsibility for the questions of interpretation of this Constitution. Faustus Scorpius (Magister) 25 September 1991CE ORDER OF THE LEFT HAND PATH P O Box 38-262 Petone Wellington New Zealand ===================================================================== excerpted from "The Watcher", NOVEMBER 1991 E.V., Issue No. 9 originally edited by: Graeme Wilson P.O. Box 38-262 Petone Wellington New Zealand EOF