Theos-Talk Archives (October 2002 Message tt00230)

In a message dated 10/27/02 3:34:02 PM, stevestubbs@yahoo.com writes:

> You have the right to argue that the editorial committee screwed the 
>MS up, but that is a dangerous door to open because it brings into 
>question the integrity of the rest of the book as well as the 
>committee left it to us. If rhey distorted HPB's ideas in one place, 
>then what assurance do we have that any other part of it is correct?

None -- except your own considered judgment, based on the consistency of the 
teachings with the fundamental principles. HPB never claimed any authority, 
and asked each student to think about and judge the validity of teachings for 
themselves.