Theos-Talk Archives (June 2000 Message tt00097)

LeonMaurer@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 06/06/00 10:09:23 AM, caduceus@dial.pipex.com writes:
> 
> >Leon wrote:
> >> > Please remember that the first Fundamental Proposition in Theosophy
> >> > is Universal Brotherhood.
> >
> >Bart replied:
> >>  No, it isn't. Nor, for that matter, is it the 1st Object of the
> >> Theosophical Society (although it is mentioned in the 1st Object).
> 
> I never wrote that line attributed to me.  It was written by someone else in
> response to a letter I wrote on a different subject.  

	I knew that; I thought I was clear about it. Sorry.

> However, the first
> fundamental proposition does, in fact, constitute the entire basis of
> Universal Brotherhood -- since during the period of absolute unity, or pure
> "beness,"  prior to manifestation and transformation into separate "beings",
> all natures are contained within the one Nature in perfect harmony.  Thus
> Universal Brotherhood is one of the most fundamental laws of Nature.

	It certainly is a logical conclusion from the 1st Fundamental
Proposition, but the 1st FP is far more than that.
	
	Bart Lidofsky

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