Theos-Talk Archives (December 2001 Message tt00366)

Hi Jerry, and you all,

Jeery wrote:
And why do some get so upset over the idea that Blavatsky may have used drugs? Does this picture knock her off her pedestal? How? I suspect that we all can agree that she cussed and smoked and traveled cross-country with men,so her pedestal has to be somewhat tarnished anyway. This whole business may suggest more for her followers than for Blavatsky herself. 

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Well Jerry - one wonders why?? What do you your self think - it could be, that makes people so upset?
Please Jerry - you who are so wise - please help us out here - on this ?

(And please - to all readers - I am not against a good story. But if it is bad, then the owen gets hot.)


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald Schueler" <gschueler@earthlink.net>
To: <theos-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 10:20 PM
Subject: Theos-World Re to Paul


> <<<Spirituality that is not in conflict with clear awareness of history and all it reveals about human weakness and delusion.  
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> I agree with you, Paul. I have enjoyed most of the historical debates, even though I don't usually care much for history. I found Brigitte's historyof the early TS fascinating. Also, I have enjoyed both of your books.
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> The problem seems to be that some Theosophists have already placed Blavatsky on a divine pedestal and can't accept the fact that she was human like everybody else. Also, while some Theosophists preach compassion, they really aren't much different from book-burning fundamentalist Christians.
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> Hopefully a dispassionate history debate can continue. And why do some get so upset over the idea that Blavatsky may have used drugs? Does this picture knock her off her pedestal? How? I suspect that we all can agree that she cussed and smoked and traveled cross-country with men, so her pedestal has to be somewhat tarnished anyway. This whole business may suggest more for her followers than for Blavatsky herself. 
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> I think Brigitte may be on to something when she suggests that male chauvinism may have played a part in her Masters. Why shouldn't we discuss thesekind of possibilities?
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> Jerry S.
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