Theos-Talk Archives (January 2001 Message tt00079)

Dear Eldon...Your ground rules...thank you....we shall enshrine them...our
group, now almost a year old, study your groups discussions..we look to
you....to see how Theosophy works...we are men out of prison and free of
drugs...wishing to remain that way...our motto *Faith,Hope & Love" and the
greatest of these is love, brotherhood...we thank all of you for your
light.....George
----- Original Message -----
From: Eugene Carpenter <Ecarpent@co.la.ca.us>
To: <theos-talk@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: Theos-World getting along in discussion lists


> Dear Eldon,
>
> Yes. Yes. Thankyou. We in Theosophy are one human family of love
> incarnate. When we tease each other let it be clear that it is with love.
> My Dad once told me that people never tease people they don't like. Let's
> tease, never taunt. We all see ourselves in others. We all have shadow
> sides(except me, perfect me). And oh how I remember the end-all of all
> arguments, out on the playground at elementary school!
>
> "Oh Yeah! Well It Takes One To Know One."
>
> I see myself in all of you and since I know I'm the greatest since
sliced
> bread . . . . .
>
> Love,
> Gene
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eldon B Tucker" <eldon@theosophy.com>
> To: <theos-talk@egroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 8:42 PM
> Subject: Theos-World getting along in discussion lists
>
>
> > I just posted this on another list, but think it might
> > be worth thinking about here too.
> >
> > -- Eldon Tucker
> >
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> > There are simple ground rules for a cordial exchange of ideas. The
> > rules work even when people hold wildly different opinions. First
> > is to never assume someone else's motives. Ask them what they are
> > trying to do, and give them the benefit of the doubt. Even if they
> > seem to claim better motives now than they appeared to have had,
> > let them be the better person they want to be.
> >
> > The second rule is to let people explain themselves when their
> > writings seem unclear. Don't lock them into one's own interpretation.
> > This is not a court where the exact words used are legally binding.
> > It is a forum for the discussion of ideas, where we do someone a
> > favor when asking them to express themselves in different words, as
> > they practice making their writing clearer.
> >
> > The third rule is to acknowledge that other people hold different
> > worldviews. Others may not be operating with the same assumptions
> > about life, about the way the universe works, and about what is
> > true knowledge and experience. Let others have their say from their
> > own standpoint, without having to cut them down and humble them,
> > forcing them to accept themselves as our system of thought might
> > see them. The universe is different to them; let them live in it
> > without sending an imperial army of ideas to invade it, with the
> > object of conquest.
> >
> > Lastly, practice the noble virtues in the exchange. The virtues
> > aren't just for theorizing about life. Laugh at oneself and others
> > in a light and friendly manner -- the opposite of ridicule and
> > mockery. Love them in a brotherly manner -- the opposite of hating
> > them as enemies. Respect them as fellow seekers -- the opposite of
> > deploring them with bitter contempt. In other words: have a good
> > time with friends rather than trying to kill everyone in sight!!!
> >
> > -- Eldon
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