Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00075)

>Would somebody on this list like to discuss some of the really significant
>issues that K. Paul Johnson brought up (a couple of them are quoted below)
>and leave the ad-hominem mode of operation where it belongs?
>
>The question of whether - and if so, how - the Adepts can be approached
>today is one of the most serious issues facing the organizational T.S. today.
>
>Come on, David Green, Nicholas Weeks and others. How about some thoughtful
>comments, insights, questions, quotes etc on this one? I think you guys can
>see things other than spades in this world, and know their names too.


For myself I have written a review of one of PJ's books and spent enough
of my few little grey cells in writing about his concepts.  My view is
that Paul Johnson does not (perhaps cannot) understand Theosophy or HPB.
There are many, many people who, like Paul, do not accept HPB on her own
terms -- probably the majority of those who have pondered on her and her
Theosophy.

At this point I am willing to point out to those new to HPB or Theosophy,
that I think PJ is wrong headed on these topics and suggest people study
HPB and her Gurus writings first -- and if they wish to save time and
confusion, ignore PJ's writings.

At some time in one's life you have to ponder on values to choose, then
choose, then act on those values chosen.

I still occasionally will debate, but I try to focus on questions and
puzzlements from new students and not spend much time on beating dead
squirrels.

Best,

--
<> Nicholas Weeks <> am455@lafn.org <> Los Angeles
	"Men must learn to love the truth before they thoroughly believe it."
		Blavatsky