Theos-Talk Archives (March 1999 Message tt00068)

>Peter Merriott wrote:
>
>24th Feb I wrote:
>The more I reflected on Jerry's and Rich's reply to your latest posts 
>the more I realised that almost all the posts you make to this group 
>contain reports of rumour and/or second hand slurs on people's 
character 
>and integrity......What is the basis of your research?
>And how are you intending to use it?
>
>and again on the 25th Feb..
>
>So I am naturally wondering how you see the Teachings of Theosophy, its 
>students, Madame Blavatsky, Judge & so on, and how this will inform 
your 
>research.  Of course, you are entitled to whatever views you hold, and 
>yes, we do need to explore the facts (so called), and yes again, there 
>is no religion higher than truth.   It's the regular theme of aspersion 
>and mockery based on second hand reports that weave in and out of your 
>posts that I am querying.  Are there any examples of noble qualities, 
>accounts of honesty and integrity, validations of Theosophy, of HPB, 
>Judge and others that you are seeking to substantiate through your 
>research?
>
>If you want to use the people in this group to gain information for 
your 
>research dissertation, isn't it reasonable for you to inform the group 
>how you are going to use that information?
>
>For example, who you are doing it for  - book, college course or PhD? 
>What is your particular interest in this theme of 'intrigue and casting 
>doubt' on theosophy and the integrity of its leaders?
>
>Given the negative theme that runs through your posts, one of the 
things 
>I am wondering is - are you hoping to validate or denigrate theosophy 
>and its leaders through your research?
>


Mr Peter Merriott-----

You wrote----"almost all the posts you make to this group contain 
reports of rumour and/or second hand slurs on people's character and 
integrity."

I've quoted first hand accounts, for example, on Mr W Judge & Mrs 
Tingley.  Where were rumors & second hand slurs?  The second hand slurs 
were in ULT's 1951 THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT on Mrs Tingley.  I quoted ULT 
source  to contrast it with first hand accounts on same subject.  This 
is book Mr Dallas TenBroeck constantly advertises on this  forum.  Where 
is your indignation about slurs, etc in ULT book?

Then----you wrote------ "It's the regular theme of aspersion and mockery 
based on second hand reports that weave in and  out of your posts that I 
am querying."  Mr Merriott give examples.  What second hand reports?  On 
Mr Robert Crosbie & Dzyan Esoteric School, ---I've dealt with available 
evidence & asked for more solid testimony & evidence.  If you or Mr 
Richard Taylor or Mr Dallas TenBroeck are really interested in facts, 
historical truth-----why haven't one of you set record straight?  No, 
you question my motivations & Mr. Taylor & Mr TenBroeck remain silent.  
& this silence is from Mr Taylor who prides himself in being scholar 
ready to ferret out facts however uncomfortable truth may turn out to 
be.

Then you wrote----"if you want to use the people in this group to gain 
information for your research dissertation, isn't it reasonable for you 
to inform the group how you are going to use that information?"

In last year or two, I've repeated several times on this forum what my 
interest were & what I was attempting to accomplish.  I plan to write 
dissertation on Mr Judge.  This semester I'm not in school but working 
to pay bills, etc.  I may also write a book.  Certainly a number of 
articles to be posted on the WWW.  Question my motivations, Mr Merriott, 
but this appears nothing but distraction from subject matter.  Thank 
God, I've had number of  theosophists who've freely given information & 
documents.  One theosophist in London sent me several packages of 
material in the last 18 months.  Early last year I wrote Mr John Cooper 
of Australia & he wrote back sending bundle of documents on case of Mr 
Judge & material on Mr Crosbie, ULT & their Esoteric group.  Mr Cooper 
didn't give me 3rd degree but gave freely & even refused to accept 
payment for material & postage.  He didn't know me from Adam.  This in 
sharp contrast with several so called theosophists who've questioned my 
motivations, have sent me private email threats etc, suggested they knew 
truth but refused to provide one iota of factual material.  Latest 
example is ULT associate who said he knows about ULT's Esoteric school, 
said he could help, but who hasn't answered my reply.  IMO these persons 
aren't interested in truth, especially if it disturbs their belief 
systems or goes against preconceptions of their favorite theosophical 
leader.

So Mr Merriott---there you have it.

David Green







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