Archive-name: Miscell/erosia01.txt
Archive-author: David P. Thomas
Archive-title: Erosian Theory and Practice


                         Erosian Theory and Practice
                               David P. Thomas

                                 Introduction

          It is my purpose to create a text on the values and
          practices of Erosian Practice, a study and method of life.
          The term Erosian is coined from the Greek god Eros, who
          was the male deity worship for sexual prowess. It is also
          where modern society has coined such words as erotica and
          erotic. I am the sole creator of Erosian Theory, and I
          encourage others to study and add to my works. If you have
          any comments, additions or questions I can be reached via
          E-Mail on the Tampa based bulletin board, The Dojo,
          286-4297. Leave E-Mail to David Thomas.

          Many people will say when they initially study this text
          that it is foul, profane, obscene, dirty, pornographic and
          much worse. If you feel this way then this study is not
          for you. Please feel no offense, and merely discard your
          copy.

                          Definitions and Guidelines

          Erosian Theory was created by myself in order to
          categorize, define, and dignify sexual practice. Erosian
          Theory can coincide well with standard love/relationship
          practice. Erosian Theory is not a swing/swap club, nor is
          it designed to be a matchmaking service. All of these
          organizations are supported by Erosian Theory, however,
          Erosian Theory is a way of thinking, a philosophy, not a
          club.

          Erosian Theory came into being at the time I recognized a
          feeling of comfort involved in my own sexuality. Most
          adults will feel to a certain degree comfortable with
          standard practice sexuality, including but not limited to
          hetro/hetro and homo/homo sexuality. However, it is well
          documented that for most individuals to recognize comfort,
          they must form meaningful relationships which extend into
          the realm of love, commitment, family, ect. Those who
          avoid such commitment often lack the required or desired
          sexual contact. With Erosian Practice however, we justify
          and validate the need and right for sex gratis sexis or to
          coin an art term, sex for sex's sake!

          Please understand, at this point, I am not, nor will I
          validate unsafe sexual practices. It is part of the
          Erosians duty to ensure safety of him/herself and his/ her
          partner above all things.

          Below are several definitions and following are general
          guidelines to Erosian Theory.

          EROSIAN : One who studies Erosian Theory, and is a
          practitioner of Erosian Theory.

          EROSIAN THEORY : Developed by D. Thomas.The theory and
          practice whereby guilt is removed from all sexual
          relations amongst adults, and the physical self is
          glorified.  Defines Erosians as a group to allow for
          interrelations amongst group members. Defines a code of
          conduct and rights of members.

          CODE OF CONDUCT : Rules Erosians follow when dealing with
          one another. Allows for fair and comfortable interchange
          of actions and ideas and allows for judgmental ruling in
          the event of problems within the organization. SEE RELATED
          CHAPTER

          CODE OF PRACTICE : A Erosian chart of sexual practices
          that allow for members to advertise desires and likes, at
          the same time designating them a membership number for
          advertised postings in swingers magazines, singles ads,
          bulletin board postings and such. SEE RELATED CHAPTER

          EROSIAN COMMUNITY: The body of Erosian Practicioners that
          actively persue the Erosian lifestyle. This community is
          more in tune with Erosian Theory and Practice, and
          conforms to the structure, hierarchy and rituals of
          Erosian Theory.

          EROSIAN STRUCTURE AND HIERARCHY: The pyramid structure
          that defines and shapes an Erosian Community. This lays
          out the makeup of members, and the levels of the
          practicing Erosians, and allows for vertical movement
          within the local and national organizations

          EROSIAN INDUCTION: The first of the Erosian Rituals. In a
          structured Erosian Community, new members are brought into
          the training period via this ritual, consisting of lessons
          in physicality, the Ceremony of Fluids, and physical test
          of vigor.

          EROSIAN INITIATION: The second of the Erosian Rituals. In
          a structured Erosian Community, trainees are taken through
          the final steps to full membership via this highly secret
          ceremony.

          EROSIAN SUCCESSION: In a structured Erosian Community,
          Erosians may make the choice to ascend into the Priesthood
          of Eros. This is accomplished by undertaking a training
          program, and upon completion, testing for the skills one
          has developed as a result of that training.

          EROSIAN PRIESTS/PRIESTESS: In the structured Erosian
          Community, the men/women who have studied Erosian Theory
          to the level of Priest/Priestess. These men/women aid in
          the growth and learning of the local community.

          As Erosians, you have no requirements to practice this
          theory. Erosian Theory, unlike religion or sectism,
          cultism, ect., allows you to define the parameters of your
          desired experiences and fulfill your sex life to the
          fullest. Erosian Theory IS highly philosophical in nature,
          but has the ability to function on multiple layers. Take
          what you need and leave the rest.

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