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>>18398288 (OP)
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1) Pure individuation would mean disregarding all models of morality and culture, because they would influence your decisions and behaviour, which is a strong influence away from ones inner desires, and what they seek to escape in order to achieve pure individuation.

Also these Occultists who promote pure individuation teach (as every major religion used to) that true belief is reflected in decisions and actions, so a person can only truly disregard all models of morality and culture if they actively engage in things considered taboo or evil.

"You talk the talk, but do you walk the walk". If you can engage in evil or the taboo without feeling any guilt or shame, then you have no 'transcended' morality and culture. Hence why these Left Hand Occultists are always seen to be engaging in evil, or dressing in ways considered taboo.

2) Various studies have shown that the long term happiest and healthiest people have close positive relationships (both romantic and platonic), not people who live solitary lives. Solitary confinement is considered the worst punishment that can happen in place where you are already sent to be punished.

What that means is that our connections bring maximal happiness, not attempting to psychologically break ourselves from people, but actually building close positive relationships with others.

Although, traditional religions are generally disliked by modern people, a universal message is to form positive connections with God, other people, and nature. Not to psychologically and spiritually separate yourself from God, other people, and nature.

3) The people who teach pure individuation teach you to desire to become a God. Quite literally.

4) Christian esotericism IMO is very underrated. Although I'm not a Christian, it is my preferred form of spiritual guidance along with Sikhism. They both teach about God being the supreme intelligence whose nature is love, and the love of God being a Cosmic force which underlies, creates and sustains everything. They also both emphasize connection with God, people, nature, and your soul.

Recommended reading for esoteric Christianity; Franciscan spirituality, Emmanuel Swedenborg, Ilio Delio and Peter Denuov. I also recommend reading about Near Death Experiences e.g. God and the Afterlife: The Groundbreaking New Evidence for God and Near-Death Experience By Dr Jeffrey Lang and Paul Perry.