Based on some exchanges lately, we feel the need to make clear the purpose of the Gornahoor Project. There is one distinction, and one distinction only: that between Tradition and anti-Tradition. Elaborating that distinction in its past and current manifestations is a legitimate topic for discussion. However, proselytizing for one religious form — be it Buddhism, Catholicism, Asatru, Brahminism, or whatever — is not legitimate.

A corollary to this is the distinction between principled and unprincipled. We are interested in principles only: that which is true always and everywhere. Hence, any arguments based on empirical, historical, personal, or other contingent factors are necessarily inconclusive.

Keep in mind the components of the Gornahoor motto:

Veritatem Loquor

Veritatem loquor means “to speak the truth”, not “to speak one’s mind”. Not every, and more likely not many if any at all, thought that passes through the mind has any relation to Truth. So rather than expressing every passing thought, it would be better instead to trace it back to its roots. You will discover that “your” thoughts are not really yours at all.

Scientiam Acquirere

Scientiam acquirere means “to acquire knowledge”. Of course, we mean here metaphysical knowledge. This is direct intuitive knowledge, beyond religion, science, and history. Although empirical knowledge of the latter fields may be used to illustrate and make points, they must never be confused with knowledge itself.

Liber Esse

Liber esse means “to be free”. Unlike Rousseau, who claimed man is “born free”, we claim that man must make himself free. He must transcend the spontaneous, determinative, and contingent factors that condition his Will in order to become conscious, creative, and free.