While I am not affiliated with the Order materially, I am a product of spiritual knowledge, as are they and every other establishment propounding knowledge to the world. Initiation is NOT necessary, but should be pointed out when it comes to the furtherance of knowledge and the opening of things hidden. Unless a person be guided by God, should he not need the guidance of the mystery schools? I would have followed. Click the following link to purchase The Emerald Tablets Of Thoth The Atlantean.