Theos-Talk Archives (June 2000 Message tt00120)

> >
> >   Actually, the Mahatmas would probably disagree with that; Koothoomi
> >stated that each person should seek the truth their own religion (part
> >of recognizing Anna Kingsford's election as President of the London
> >Lodge in spite of her Christianity).
>
> I doubt it... Since the Mahatmas as well as HPB said, in effect, that
while
> every exoteric religion is based on some semblance of the eternal Wisdom,
> there are in each of them distortions and falsehoods that the discerning
> student must determine for himself and discard, while selecting only those
> truths that conform with the fundamental principles and their reasonable
> conclusions.
>
> The belief in a personal God, a vicarious atonement, and a savior are
parts
> of those Christian falsehoods that have to be weeded out. Therefore, any

I don't know how anyone can not experience God personally, and a savior is a
matter of perspective.  When a person is drowning, and another person comes
along and tells him to stand up -- the water is three feet deep, that other
person is perceived as savior.

As for atonement, we are who we are, not who we were.  Vicarious atonement
is a child's game, but children seem to need it.  Sometimes I think the
Earth is a playpen.  Human beings don't mature very fast.  The classic
religions tried to help the masses, and certain people used those religions
politically.  That is why we can't let ourselves follow others blindly.
Oral Roberts, "Send me money or God is going to call me home"  Bye Robert.

That is why I have an interest in Theosophy.  It seems to be shouting to
stand up on your own, and get rid of the chaff.  I have know about Theosophy
for about six months.  I like what I see.

Wayne Benge



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