Albert Pike on Lucifer

Illumination

Albert Pike

 

did not believe Lucifer was the Devil. In Morals and Dogma, Pike discusses Lucifer in a symbolic and philosophical context, rather than as a literal entity of evil.

Pike’s View on Lucifer

 

  1. Lucifer as the "Light Bearer" – The name Lucifer means "light-bringer" in Latin. Pike references this meaning, often associating Lucifer with enlightenment, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth rather than evil.

  2. Misinterpretation and Symbolism – In Morals and Dogma, Pike argues that Lucifer has been misunderstood and misrepresented by religious traditions. He sees Lucifer as a symbol of intellectual illumination and free thought, rather than as the Christian concept of Satan.

  3. Lucifer vs. Satan – Pike does not equate Lucifer with the Devil of Christian theology. Instead, he describes how different cultures have depicted light-bearing deities (such as Prometheus in Greek mythology) as figures who bring knowledge to humanity, sometimes at great personal cost.

 

The Controversy

  • Anti-Masonic critics have taken Pike’s words out of context, suggesting he promoted devil worship, but Morals and Dogma does not support that claim.
  • Pike’s use of Lucifer aligns more with esoteric and philosophical traditions, not with Satanism.

 

Conclusion

Pike saw Lucifer as a metaphor for enlightenment, reason, and the pursuit of knowledge, not as an evil being. His writings emphasize wisdom and intellectual growth rather than any worship of dark forces.

Manly P. Hall   

In The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Hall wrote:

"Lucifer represents the mind that achieves enlightenment and overcomes ignorance. Lucifer, the Light-Bearer, is not a devil but a symbol of intellect, wisdom, and the pursuit of divine truth."

Hall often explored how Lucifer was misunderstood due to religious dogma. He linked Lucifer to Prometheus, the Greek Titan who brought fire (knowledge) to humanity. In occult traditions, Lucifer is sometimes seen as the force that challenges ignorance and oppression, encouraging seekers to seek wisdom and self-illumination.

However, Hall did not promote Luciferianism as a belief system. His writings emphasize esoteric knowledge, self-mastery, and enlightenment, rather than worship or devotion to any entity.