If you feel this is a somewhat tenuous link, then we shall take our silvery threat one step further. In 1929, an American esotericist by the name of Sulvan Muldoon further elaborated upon Atkinson’s theory of the silvery-thread. In his book “Projection of the Astral Body”, he gave detailed accounts of the numerous out-of-body experiences he had experienced over various periods of his life.

 In these accounts, Muldoon gave in-depth scientific sounding information about the duration and characteristics of these OBEs. Amongst the salient features mentioned was a “silver cord” of about 1-1/2 inches which connected the astral body, to the physical body.

It’s important to note, that Muldoon was a sickly man, who was often left in debilitated condition, unable to move due to the inherent weaknesses of his body. His medical condition often made itself apparent in the form of intense cardiac activity which just so happened to coincide with many of his astral projections. Throughout Muldoon’s life, his astral projections ceased at two intervals in his life. At first, when he was prescribed medication to resolve his intense palpitations, and later on when his health improved and his conditions disappeared of their own accord.

Conclusions

When we consider the similarities between Muldoon’s tragic afflictions and Atkinson’s fantastical theories, it seems difficult to reconcile Rosicrucian Order AMORC’s teachings as being wholly unique, or exclusive. While we’ll be examining the scientific explanations behind OBEs in later analyses and anatomies, at this stage, it seems at least somewhat prudent to exercise some skepticism towards Rosicrucian Order AMORC’s claims.