The Ancient Order of Knowledge Workers ("A:.O:.K:.W:.") is an Order devoted to the continual development...

The Ancient Order of Knowledge Workers ("A:.O:.K:.W:.") is an Order devoted to the continual development and growth of the human mind, the human soul and the human condition. We are Ancient only in quality and character, and an Order in that our members share a common devotion to humanity.

A:.O:.K:.W:. departs from the traditional lodge models of the Enlightenment era by implementing a non-hierarchical and non-authoritarian, decentralized framework of organization. Such a lodge framework enables the full and equal participation of its membership through systems of self-governance.

Unlike most fraternal or fellowship societies such as Freemasonry, Ordo Templi Orientis and the Golden Dawn, A:.O:.K:.W:. does not require its membership to pledge any oaths of obligation or allegiance to the society or its membership but rather to confirm a solemn duty to humanity at large. A:.O:.K:.W:. admits men and women on an equal basis.

The Order is primarily concerned with the holistic development and growth of humanity as well as the global cultivation of fellowship beyond the illusory partitions of race, sex, sexuality, creed, religion, culture and nationality. As such, we are uninterested in organizational structures of dominance, power and control. Such structures limit the extent to which humanity may benefit from our work. Furthermore, in light of the fact that our tradition is offered freely to the world, we are unaffected by the problems and issues of recognition that plague other similarly oriented societies. A:.O:.K:.W:. regards "Legitimacy of Origin" arguments as ego-driven and counter-productive.

For more information please contact us through our website at http://www.aokw.org/

Also be sure to join in on free and open dialogue and discussion on our Order's new mailing list at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aokw/

Sincerely yours in fellowship,

John Daniele
Founding Luminary
Ancient Order of Knowledge Workers
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