1) Reverence for a renowned scientific figure coupled with a preference for learning by experiment over adopting a dogmatic acceptance of scientific truth.
2) I think (correct me if I’m wrong) a fair number of Rosicrucian groups disapprove of sex purely for recreation. This bit is confusing and there are lots of groups with various takes on this. Still, it might explain “purity bonds,” lack of dating experience, and apprehension regarding kissing.
3) Related to one above, I believe that Rosicrucians were often interested in celestial events, and thus they might have some interest in, for example, the implications of the reclassification of Pluto.
4) Play-like ceremonies that include the need for memorization and special “exercises.”
Of course, I don’t know how the Crowley pic fits with this theory, unless he’s intended as a role model for freethinking.
Well, it’s all pretty tenuous, and there are lots of groups that purported to be Rosicrucian throughout the years, and each held different views. But I think there’s something to this. If someone out there knows a good bit about Rosicrucian history (not necessarily the modern-day group that advertises), help me out here.
