Without Master

Often times people think that Anok means Anarchy and Anarchy means chaos. This isn't exactly the truth. In fact for those of us who really follow it, it isn't true at all. Anok is actually translated to mean "Without Master". This however, also brings up questions, or better yet, visions of people rioting as they please all over the street and ruining neighborhoods that were once considered "good", again with the idea of chaos. Society at large has a hard time coming to terms with the idea that no one need be in control of their actions whatsoever. Yet, in terms of many aspects of life people operate on this principle without even realizing it. Granted these Anarchist excursions are small and meek trials, they are practice none the less.

As an Anarchist, and a Pagan the idea of operating without a master is an easy one to grasp. I realize that regardless of legal prohibitions enacted by my country, there are other laws that cannot be circumvented, ignored or out run. These are the natural consequences of life - the physical manifestation of "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" law. Some people call it Karma, others the three fold law, and others yet just plain old science. When I turn thoughts into action, I will have affected others in a way that will affect me. If I hit someone, they will hit me back or might, or might call the police, or might have their bigger, meaner brother come teach me a lesson, the means matter not, because the ends will be similar enough.

If I am in complete control of my own actions, then I am also accountable for other's reactions. That is to say, being one's own master comes with a great deal of responsability and personal accountability. You may be asking yourself, what am I babbling on about? To be frank, I'm babbling about the first ammendment. Or, more specifically, the right to freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

I had watched an interview with the father of a deceased soldier, and his reaction to the church that often protests these funerals. He stated that while we did have freedom of speech, it comes with great responsability.

Thats a sentament that I cannot only get on board with, but agree with completely. Many people simply do not understand that they are not "free" to say or do as they please. Of course, we can all literally say and do as we please - but it is the reprecussions that mold our decisions and restraint. So while groups cry and complain about the actions of Anarchists (most recently this particualr Anarchist), it should be made known that the actions of anasrchists are often (not always) thought through and done with the utmost of purpose and conviction. Done, full well knowing what consequences of said actions could bring.

This Anarchist however, is also letting it be known that even if a person is not an Anarchist, is not a Pagan, does no tbelieve in Karma, Three fold laws or the like - they are still responsible, and accountible for their actions. This is the way the world works.