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 inquiries 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-religious,
multi-cultural, multi-racial Fellowship. The good in all faiths is
honored (emphasis added by DRS).
The Fellowship is organized 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 commitments to secrecy. All
Fellowship activities are optional and members are free to resign or rejoin at
their own choice.
The Fellowship reverences all manifestations of
Life. The God also is 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 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 nor secrecy.
Iseums are the very Hearths of the Goddess, or
Goddess and God to Whom they are dedicated. These are listed, along with
Lyceums and new members, in every issue of Isian News. All these centers are
for F.O.I. members only.
The Fellowship of Isis Priesthood is derived from a
hereditary line of the Robertson from Ancient Egypt. Priestesses, Priests,
every member, have equal honor. Priestesses and Priests work with the Goddess
- or Goddess and God - of their own Faith. Every human, animal, bird, tree is
an eternal offspring of the Mother Goddess's Divine Family of Life.
