Stranger and Crowley (Score 1)

There's some evidence that Stranger was Heinlein's attempt to re-interpret Alastair Crowley's philosophy/mythology in a sci-fi context. I don't know if I buy it, as it sounds like conspiracy theory nonsense, but its fun to think about. Here is an interesting if not particularly well-written article about it. http://www.wegrokit.com/thelema.htm I like how the author compares 'Thou Art God' to Thelema: Do what thou wilt is the whole of law. Love is the Law, Love under Will. Every Man and Woman is a Star. In other words, there is no moral authority other than our own divine will. Heinlein was almost definitely aware of Crowley's work, as he was good friends with L Ron Hubbard who was involved in the California branch of Crowley's OTO.