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having the symbolical name, Christian Rosenkreuz Christian Rose Cross appeared in Europe to commence that work. He founded the mysterious Order of Rosicrucians with the object of throwing occult light upon the misunderstood Christian religion and to explain the mystery of life and being from the scientific



standpoint in harmony with religion. In the past centuries the Rosicrucians have worked in secret, but now the time has come for giving out a definite, logical and sequential teaching concerning the origin, evolution and future development of the world and man, showing both the spiritual and scientific aspect a teaching which makes no statements that are not supported by reason and logic. Such is the teaching promulgated by the Rosicrucian Fellowship. It satisfies the mind by giving clear explanations and neither begs nor evades questions. It holds out a reasonable solution to all mysteries but, and this is a very important "But," it does not regard the intellectual understanding of God and the Universe as an end in itself. Far from

The greater the intellect, the greater the danger of misuse. Therefore the scientific teaching is only given in order that man may believe and start to live the religious life which alone can bring true fellowship. it.

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Jjeahquariera of the Rosicrucian Fellowship

Having formed the Rosicrucian Fellowship for the purpose of promulgating the Rosicrucian teachings and aiding aspirants on the path of progression, it became necessary to find a permanent home and facilities reof land quisite for doing this work. To this end a tract was purchased in the little town of Oceanside, Califor44