Editing AMORC (section)

== Teachings ==
[[File:AMORC_Rose_Cross.png|thumb|right|Cross of the Rosicrucian Order|upright=.8]]
Many aspects of its teachings and symbolism are taken from other occult groups that H. Lewis had frequented. Chief among these is the [[Ordo Templi Orientis]], led by [[Aleister Crowley]].{{sfn|Melton|1987|p=593}} Other symbols of AMORC were taken from other periodicals.{{sfn|Melton|1987|p=593}} While predominantly Rosicrucian, some later AMORC degrees also incorporate [[neo-Templar]] elements.{{sfn|Caillet|1997|p=29}} 

The symbol of the group is a red rose on a gold cross, with the cross representing the concepts of death and resurrection and the rose representing love as well as secrecy. Together, they represent the usage of reincarnation progressing towards perfection.{{sfn|Chryssides|2006|pp=30–31}} The emblem of the group, the Rose Cross, was taken from a periodical run by Crowley (''Equinox'' III).{{sfn|Melton|1987|p=593}} The group maintains it is not a religion, instead saying it has members (who it calls "students") from many different religious origins.{{sfn|Introvigne|2004|p=30}}