How can people get away with revealing secrets?

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Originally posted by UofIL AXO
I think a non-GLO husband or wife is probably just wondering if anything really scandalous happened ... like dead puppies, goat blood, etc. and just want reassurance that it didn't. The truth would be probably be less than thrilling for them.

Some may wonder about scandalous goings-on, but there may be another reason.

Most everyone is familiar with religious rituals, which are based on the explicit directives and/or examples of a "higher power" of some sort. GLO rituals, on the other hand, originated in the minds of people (the GLO's founders). Many of these founders were inspired by their religious beliefs, but GLO rituals are secular.

So, part of the allure may be wanting to know what kind of ritual the human mind could make and the human heart could long for... something that is so profound, so moving, and instills such dedication, that the initiated are forever changed. Some uninitiated may wonder, "What actions and words are so timeless and profound that they can preserve the beliefs and legacy of the founders, while being able to reaffirm the dedication of members and welcome others in the sisterhood/brotherhood... all at the same time? What could spring from the mind of a person and yet be so powerful?"

Originally posted by UofIL AXO
The truth would be probably be less than thrilling for them.

UofIL AXO is correct. The text of a GLO's ritual is just one aspect - albeit a greatly important one - of the membership process. The leap of faith that initiates take is also of utmost importance. You do it alongside fellow initiates whom you have bonded with, guided by members whom you have grown to trust. Taking that leap of faith is part of the experience... and is only the beginning of what is, hopefully, a lifetime of dedication.