I was in the death struggle with self: God and Satan fought for my soul those three long hours. God conquered - now I have only one doubt left - which of the twain was God?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crowley describes a spiritual struggle where God and Satan fought for his soul, ending with doubt about which force was divine.
- In plain terms
- He felt a battle between good and evil in his soul, then doubted which was truly God.
- What can you take from it?
- Intense inner conflict can leave lingering uncertainty about moral authority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the 'twain' represent?
- How can one resolve such spiritual doubt?
Another view
The narrative is highly personal and metaphorical, limiting broader applicability.
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