Theos-Talk Archives (December 2001 Message tt00368)

What Jerry writes below reminds me of my first philosophy professor many
years ago. In a large southern university smack in the middle of southern
baptist country, Dr. W tossed out for consideration the question of whether
Jesus ever had sex, or masterbated, or had a wet dream, or awakened with an
erection. Dr. W never said these things were true, but the roar of young
christian students defending the 'son of man' was deafening.

I wonder what Sufilight thinks of this story?

Bill

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> From: Morten Sufilight <teosophy@mail1.stofanet.dk>
> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Re to Paul
> Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 4:31 PM
> 
> 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. 
> 
> *******
> 
> 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.)
> 
> 
> from
> Sufilight
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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. 
> > Paul>>>
> > 
> > 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
history of the early TS fascinating. Also, I have enjoyed both of your
books.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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. 
> > 
> > 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
these kind of possibilities?
> > 
> > Jerry S.
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