Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00054)

M K Ramadoss wrote:

> Subsequently I ran into two other instances where the aim of TS was
> introduced which gave me some concern if the mission of TS has changed. I
> communicated this concern to the National Board of Directors of TSA and
> received a response today from the National President. I am posting my
> letter to the National Board and the response from the Board and my reply.

    Ever hear the story of the 6 blind men and the elephant? Well, if you are trying to
reach out to an organization devoted to tails, you don't try to tell them about the
elephant's trunk. But that doesn't mean that you aren't interested in the whole
elephant.

    There are many aspects to the Theosophical Society. When telling people about the
Society, or Theosophy, you need to tell them those aspects which would interest them,
without hiding those aspects that might turn them away. That leaves a LOT of aspects
unsaid.

    However, let's turn this into a real discussion:

    What, in your opinion, does "Brotherhood of Humanity" mean?

    Bart Lidofsky