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Andrew Rutajit |
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| Age: | 35 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Middle of NowHere, Oregon |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| BodyType: | Average |
| Zodiac: |  Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) |
| Last Login: | Mar 14, 2008 (637 days back) |
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About Me |
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Andrew Rutajit - Bio I’m an author and lecturer in archaeoastronomy, alchemy, shamanism, and symbolism. I’ve written two books and one documentary film; in my spare time, I freelance as a ghost writer. I’m the co-owner of Gnostic Media, which is a multimedia production and publishing company geared toward the separation of mythology and reality – historical accuracy, as Acharya S would call it. Some people read “Gnostic” Media and assume we focus on the Gnostic texts, yet we define a Gnostic as one who is seeking Knowledge – the Truth Seekers. Aside from my studies and obvious interests, here are some things about me that you may not know: Some of my hobbies are pottery (someday I may actually be good at this), art (I like to paint and one day I hope to have a collection worth showing), photography, hiking, yoga (I will soon be documenting my progress from my current state - a body that is frail and broken - to my goal - strength and flexibility). I have an odd since of humor…odd because I’m able to laugh at some things that many people take quite seriously. Humor is a good way to deal with all the self-inflicted ignorance in this world. I love stand up comics and I have a lot of respect for those who take center stage and speak their mind. Joe Rogan is one of my all time favorite comics. One of my heroes is Manly Palmer Hall. I may be a bit of a fanatic. I have a good friend who says he is too old-school and his lectures are too general, that he leaves out the details; this can be true. However, I understand the details and I truly enjoy Hall’s lectures and books. I have more than 100 hours of his lectures on cassette, I collect his books (those in print and out of print), his autograph, his artwork, his lectures, etc. I think, above all, I admire his life as an author and teacher; being a published author, I know how difficult it is to put a book together. Hall wrote the work of art that is “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” when he was 21-years old. I’m a huge mixed martial arts fan, I enjoy it more than I enjoy listening to music (and I love music). I share the opinion that mixed martial arts is the only “sport” there is. It is the ultimate competition and it is finally getting its due respect. By embracing (instead of fearing) mixed martial arts, the world of martial arts itself has been redefined. Mixed martial arts competitions (UFC, Pride, IFL, etc.) have done for martial arts what the internet has done for communication. Because I grew up interested in martial arts, I’m honored to have witnessed such an evolution. Some of my all time favorite fighters are - Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Fedor Emelianenko, Marco Ruas, Wanderlei Silva, the list could go on and on… I used to be a pilot. Before I was 20, I was a licensed pilot and had logged several long distance solo flights, each over 1000-miles (Miami to Dallas was a doozie). I’ve flown a helicopter, a twin engine plane, and many types of high and low wing single engines. Although I never flew professionally for a commercial airline, I did obtain a commercial pilot’s license. I used to log hours by flying a little Cessna aerobat with the doors removed – flying for aerial photographers, taking parachuters up and letting them jump out – those were some of the most exciting days of my life. However…I haven’t flown in years; actually, the last time I flew in a private plane, I jumped out of it. Memories of being low on gas, not knowing where the hell I was, and having to fly over a water tower to read the name of the town I was flying over...good times. I’m a “dog-lover”; at one point in my life, I would volunteer at a local shelter but it broke my heart and I wanted to come home with new dog every time. I adopted a Shepherd/Collie mix a few years ago– a stray with red-mange and she was about to be “put down” – yet, dozens of dips and an additional 15 lbs later, she’s as healthy as can be and we’ve become inseparable. |
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My Interests |
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| Writing nonfiction Giving a lecture in something I truly believe in. Hanging out with my dog. Studying alchemy, astrotheology, entheology, archaeoastronomy, & comparative religions. Occult Anthropology, Pharmacological Anthropology, Architecture, Etymology, Entheogens, MMA, Sacred Geometry, Coffee, Sunsets, Art, Comparative Religion, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Etymology, Freemasonry, Christmas symbolism, Sociology, Ween, Blue Man Group, Magick, Astrotheology, Ancient History, Shamanism, Lucid Dreams, Mysticism, Good Conversation, Breakfast food, People-watching, Absinthe, Texas Hold 'em, Stand Up Comics, Animals... |
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Andrew frequently writes about Christianity and its occult (or hidden) characteristics. This book will shed new light upon the popular (modern) interpretation of the Bible and various mysterious aspects of other religions. A vestibule is a passageway leading from the outer door to the inner Shrine. The entrance to the great cathedrals and mystery schools were often guarded by gargoyles and adorned with mysterious symbols intended to frighten away the simply curious. This book, like a vestibule itself, is intended to serve as an introduction to a larger body of work. Some of these essays can be found online at Rutajit.com, while the rest are being released here for the first time.
Astrotheology & Shamanism: Unveiling the Law of Duality in Christianity and other Religions
Foreword by Jordan Maxwell. This well-researched work returns us to the earliest known forms of religion and nature worship to show how our modern religions formed and where they came from. Also brings us into modern times, reviving and supporting the important work of John Marco Allegro, author of The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross. Reveals how natural entheogens, including the Amanita muscaria mushroom, were used by those seeking higher consciousness and an authentic religious experience. A must read for researchers investigating the origins of religion and the symbology used by modern religions of today. Includes extensive bibliography.
The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2007 (DVD)
Andrew Rutajit (co-Producer, co-Author, Editor, Music)
Viral Videos
The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2004 Before my first book was published, Jan Irvin and I gave our first lecture in Arlington Texas. I set up my camera, recorded the lecture and edited in some full screen graphics but in the end; the lighting was horrible, our lecture got cut short, and the video that I made was (in my option) a not what I had hoped. We put it online for people to watch and before we knew it, we had so many downloads, it crashed our server. So we decided to make the video again in a controlled environment and use this new video as a way find a sponsor, a publisher, or some financial assistance as we continued to write “Astro-Theology & Shamanism.” The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2004 is that video. Our original video can be found online but I, like most who have seen both, prefer this one. A short description of this video follows:This video was shot in April 2004 as a demo to gain interest and sponsorship while writing the book, Astrotheology & Shamanism. Now the video is online for free viewing. Please note that this video was shot on shoestring budget and was not intended for public release; the quality is a bit lacking but information makes up for that. For more information or downloads of this video, see the Pharmacratic-Inquisition.com website.
For this video, I remixed one of my favorite Shpongle songs and overlaid a Joe Rogan radio interview for the voice track. This was made with Joe Rogan’s permission but I never got a reply from the band. As a result, their music was used without permission. I now make my own music. A short description of this video follows:Joe Rogan was a guest on Jim Breuer's Sirius radio show where he discussed DMT, dreams, and the role humans play on this planet. Joe says, "It's easily the weirdest interview I've ever done, and definitely the most interesting." Words by Joe Rogan www.JoeRogan.net Music by Shpongle www.Shpongle.com Music Remixed & Visuals added at Gnostic Media www.GnosticMedia.com Edited by Andrew Rutajit © Gnostic Media 2007
Gnostic Media - Pharmacratic Inquisition Preview This is a video montage for the Pharmacratic Inquisition video, set to the music of "Leading" by the band Revolve. This video was created to generate some interest and drive some people to the free Pharmacratic Inquisition 2004 video. The full length video is quite long so I made this music video as a way to artistically summarize the actual lecture.
Our Lady of Light This was my first attempt at a “viral video.” I grabbed one of my essays from my website, reworded it a little bit, read it into my microphone, and edited some video together. I then created and added a music track and uploaded it to the internet. It was easier than I expected and it was getting more attention than I had expected…so I called Jan and told him that we should do one of these short videos together.
Sexual Symbolism in Religion Jan and I chose the topic of sexual symbolism for our first joint effort on a short video project. Together we wrote a script and recorded the voice track. I had some videos and images ready to use and I was excited to try a new idea for the music track. I gathered some of my favorite Nine Inch Nails music and made a remix for this video. I’ve been told by some that it’s very good and by others that it is “too creepy”. I like it
Jordan Maxwell Interview This interview with Jordan Maxwell was recorded in 2003 by Andrew Rutajit. Jordan has lead the way in this area of research for many years and with the advent of more and more technology and faster ways of communicating; the truth is spreading like a virus that kills religions and buries them in shallow graves with headstones that read "Mythology." Without Jordan's tireless efforts to shine a light on these things, much of this information would still be a mystery to many people.
Radio Interview Video Blogs and more:
Logo design
I wanted Gnostic Media to have its own logo. Symbols are true on many scales and each has different meanings to the different groups who employ them; I was trying to design something that would encompass everything I write about. Our logo was an ouroboros for quite some time but that has been done before by many others…the television series “Millennium” (http://www.oldpunks.com/1millennium.jpg) sort of over-popularized that symbol. I wanted a unique but familiar logo…something clever and something that won’t come across as satanic or something worse. The last thing I want to do is scare someone away from the information just because of a silly logo.
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Music:A Perfect Circle, Billy Thorpe, Dandy Warhol's, Dio, Earth Wind Fire, Filter, Gunther, Hooverphonic, (early) Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Los Marijuanos, Love and Rockets, (early) Marilyn Manson, Massive Attack, Michael Jackson in the 80's, Modest Mouse, Mogwai, NIN, Pink Floyd, Queen, Radiohead, Revolve, Robert Plant, Roger Waters, Tool, Turbonegro, Secret Machines, (early) The Smashing Pumpkins, Shpongle, Supertramp, Toadies, Ween |
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Movies:Equilibrium, Altered States,2001: A Space Odyssey,Waking Life,Pi,Vanilla Sky,The Matrix,CrossWorlds… |
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Books:My book covers:
Nearly all of the essays from my website (and those posted on MySpace) have been added. The essays I've posted online comprise about half the book; the other half is new material. The title is, "The Vestibule - A collection of essays by Andrew Rutajit" with the foreword written by Jan Irvin. Unlike “Astrotheology & Shamanism,” I’ve decided to self publish this book as a sign of bigger and better things to come at Gnostic Media. Until recently Gnostic Media has simply been a website where Jan Irvin and I have an active forum, info about our work, images, etc. Our goal is to produce several videos and other publications over the next few years, using Gnostic Media as a platform.
Book Reviews for Astrotheology & Shamanism: "Linking Christianity to its nature-based, shamanic roots, this wide-ranging, lavishly illustrated, and exhaustively referenced book establishes a new benchmark for scholarly (and controversial) views in the field." ~ Rick Strassman MD; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Author, DMT - The Spirit Molecule "This is a mind-expanding book. It helps us share the perspective of a shaman (a seer or wise man) on the world and on the interplay of sun and stars.... Ideas put forward by John Marco Allegro about the origin of religion in The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross in 1970 – which met universal condemnation – are here largely vindicated....The dry philological approach of The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross is here supported by a wider study of symbols, iconography and mythology and further work on word derivation." ~ Judith Anne Brown; Daughter of John Marco Allegro; Author, John Marco Allegro: The Maverick of the Dead Sea Scrolls “If you are interested in chasing the rabbit-hole leading to the true foundation of religion, then this book is a must-read. Irvin and Rutajit have interwoven two fields of research (Astrotheology and Shamanism) to expose the hidden side of Christianity and other religions. Taking a no holds barred look at the true history of the world of religion, and where our most cherished modern day beliefs and concepts really come from is – I believe – an idea whose time has come.” ~ Jordan Maxwell; Author, Lecturer and Radio Host |
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Heroes:"We will not walk in fear of one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason. If we dig deep in our history and doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men, not from men who feared to write, to speak, to associate and to defend causes which were for the moment unpopular. We can deny our heritage and our history, but we cannot escape responsibility for the result." - Ed R. Murrow |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | In a Relationship |
| Ethnicity: | Other |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Oregon |
| Religion: | Other |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | No |
| Children: | Undecided |
| Education: | College graduate |
| Occupation: | Author - Film-Maker |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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New Gnostic Media Video |
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| Written and Narrated by Andrew Rutajit. Text taken from, "The Vestibule" by Andrew Rutajit. Please understand that I do not worship any deity. I believe in a historical (physical) Lu... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:58:00 PST |
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The Cosmic Tree of Immortality |
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| The Cosmic Tree of Immortalityby Andrew Rutajit Text taken from, "The Vestibule" by Andrew Rutajit Believing a myth to be true comes only from a lack of understanding the roots of the myth... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:05:00 PST |
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Gnostic Media - February 2008 NewsLetter |
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| Hey everyone!! It's February and the excitement of the holiday season has passed. We are finally able to focus on some projects that have been shelved for quite some time. GnosticMedia.com... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:54:00 PST |
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Rutajit.com has a new look! |
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| For the past couple months, I've been spending my spare time updating my personal website. Come check out the new look and my new photo gallery! www.Rutajit.com PS If you have not subscribed to th... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:42:00 PST |
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Gnostic Media - NewsLetter |
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| We have started a monthly newsletter providing you with news and updates regarding Gnostic Media. This is going to be a very busy year for us, this monthly newsletter is a great way for you to stay no... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:43:00 PST |
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Gnostic Media has a NEW LOOK |
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| Hey everyone, this post is just a message to let you know that GnosticMedia.com is getting an overhaul. We are going to ditch most of our PHP site and go back to HTML like we did in the past. That "cu... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:38:00 PST |
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Hidden Mysteries of Christmas Unveiled |
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| The Hidden Mysteries of Christmas UnveiledThe holiday excerpt from The Pharmacratic Inquisition DVD by Jan Irvin & Andrew RutajitCLICK HERE for the 111-Minute DVD!Grab the YouTube code and ... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:06:00 PST |
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Unlocking the Genetic Library of the Brain |
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| Unlocking the genetic library of the brainA chapter from, "The Vestibule" by Andrew RutajitHow do we perceive reality? Is it always out there in front of us, waiting to be perceived? Or do... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:33:00 PST |
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Shamanism & Personal Liberties |
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| My coauthor, Jan Irvin was on KOA AM recently discussing Shamanism, freedom, and human rights. The last couple clips are great because people call in and try to debate the other side, only... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:31:00 PST |
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Gnostic Media - Holiday Sale! |
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| HOLIDAY SALE!! Excludes book-only orders Gnostic Media would like to announce a Holiday Sale for The Pharmacratic Inquisition DVD! 10% off ALL DVD & Combo Orders!! Plus - Free Shippin... Posted by Andrew Rutajit on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:32:00 PST |
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