Theos-Talk Archives (November 1997 Message tt00334)

Daniel writes

> What is the definition of "attack"?
>
> Some of Madame Blavatsky's writings might be considered
> as "attacks" on the Christian religion, Spiritualism, etc.
>
> Parts of Isis Unveiled and the Mahatma Letters
> contain pretty strong language against "Christianity"
> Spiritualism, and other religious belief systems.
>
> If Madame Blavatsky, M. and K.H. repeated some of the following
> "attacks" on Theos-talk, would the "moderator"
> censor these "critiques"?

Daniel you cannot be argued with. H.P.B.'s blistering invective and
truculent manner are all too apparent in her works. But in society matters
she was surprisingly tolerant.

When Dr. Anna Kingsford was president of the
London lodge she was supported by both H.P.B. and K.H. even though she
didn't espouse Tibetan Buddhism but a Christian Esotericism of her own
brand.

Besant again, demonstrated an open attitude in supporting Leadbeater whose
teachings diverged from Blavatsky's. She accepted Dr. Steiner as German
Leader and Archdeacon of the Esoteric section recognising that he was
working in a Christian/Rosicrucian way, and this continued for over ten
years until he was forced out by the Krishnamurti affair. He was of course,
later vindicated by Krishnamurti himself.

My point being that Theosophy is not a dogmatic religion Buddhist or
otherwise. Maybe Miracle Club would have been a better name- wasn't that
Olcott's suggestion? Prof. Felt of the H. B. of L. preferred "The
Egyptological Society".

Theosophy of course, existed hundreds of years before the Society and will
continue with or without it.
In a true spirit of brotherhood it cannot alienate itself by dogmatism, yet
it must as "Wisdom of God" hold to the highest of ideals.

Fond Regards,
Bruce