Theos-Talk Archives (July 2002 Message tt00130)

Larry F Kolts wrote:
> What is strange is that you of all people would bring this matter up. I
> say this through the observation that you yourself have been instrumental
> in purging this Theos-World lists of the same types of people. Although
> Eldon had the final say, it seemed that your accusations were what
> motivated him to unsubscribe Bridget from this list some months ago. You
> are also very critical of Frank. I'm not saying you were not justified in
> either case, just observing that you take part in the very thing you
> accuse ULT of doing. At least you shoud understand and empathize with
> their actions.

These people were not trying to disrupt; they were trying to learn. And
they were not stating anything that was anti-theosophical, at least from
their account (of course, nobody's memory is perfect). In any case, I
was responding to Dallas' statement: "There are no "caps" ever placed on
discussion and
consideration of any subjects in Theosophy or at the U L Ts." I wasn't
saying whether or not they had a right to do so; as a matter of fact, I
have defended the ULT to those who come to the New York Lodge
complaining, pointing out that the ULT Lodge meetings are more for
teaching than coming up with new ideas, and that they were complementary
to TS/Adyar rather than competitive with them. 

> > If a pipe breaks at a ULT Lodge, and the local laws require
> > that it be
> > fixed, who does the legal notice to fix it go to?
> 
> As I understand it, each lodge has a committee that deals with all the
> mundane things. They pay the bills, maintain the hall, etc. But that is
> separate from the workings of the actual lodge as a theosophical group,
> where all associates have a say if they want it and volunteerism is the
> rule of the day. I'm sure someone like Dallas could offer you more solid
> information in this regard.

Actually, that is more information in that regard that Dallas has ever
given to me. Thank you; it makes sense, and fits in with what I have
been told the philosophy of the ULT is. I will now drop that subject,
forever, as I finally have received a reasonable answer.

Bart Lidofsky