Posted November 11, 2018
richlind33: OK, I did some quick research -- yes, wikipedia... yes, I feel ashamed lol -- and Satanism is considered by some to be an offshoot of Crowley's occult mishmash. So point to you for technical accuracy. Occultism is the better term.
toxicTom: Occultism fits, although it's a pretty broad term. IMO a good way to get "into" Crowley is John Symonds' The Beast 666 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/990537.The_Beast_666
Symonds is not a fan or follower of Crowley, but he has enough insight into the occult scene at of that time to both value Crowley's achievement and point out his failings.