Theos-Talk Archives (March 2004 Message tt00474)

-Yes, without distinction and free of differences of opinion(speak 
one's mind).

The Theosofical Society is an Universal Brotherhood and it stands for 
It's OBJECTS we all know and can find them if anyone don't know.

But we all have to do with people, the one more studied then the 
other.All kinds of histories.And even members and no members on this 
list. That is the reason WHY.

And as members of all religions have become members of it without 
surrendering the special dogmas, teachings and beliefs of their 
respective faiths, it is thought desirable to emphasize the fact that 
there is no doctrine, no opinion, by whomsoever taught or held, that 
is in any way binding on any member of the Society, none which any 
member is not free to accept or reject.
Approval of its three Objects is the sole condition of membership.

No teacher, or writer from H.P.Blavatsky downwards, has any authority 
to impose his teachings or opinions on members.
Every member has an equal right to attach himself to any school of 
thought which he may choose, but has no right to force his choise on 
any other. 

Neighter a candidate for any office, nor any voter, can be rendered 
ineligible to stand or to vote, because of any opinion he may hold,or 
because of membership in any school of thought to which he may belong.

Opinions or beliefs neither bestow privileges nor inflict penalties.

The members of the general councel earnestly request every member of 
the T.S. to maintain, defend and act upon these fundamental 
principles of the society and also fearlessly to exercise his own 
right of liberty of thought and of expression there of, within the 
limits of courtesy and consideration for others.

I should say, look forwards and not backwards too much and dón't 
forget The NOW!!or the Moment of living.
And everyone want to know the TRUTH, but we forget the TRUTH is in 
the middle of it.

greetings Christina.




-- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, Pedro Oliveira <prmoliveira@y...> 
wrote:
> Consider me naive if you want, but I am appalled to
> see on this list despicable manifestations of hateful
> anti-Semitism by so-called students of Theosophy. If
> there was one thing the Founders of the TS placed a
> constant, unequivocal and passionate emphasis on was
> the principle and ideal of Universal Brotherhood
> without distinction. One of them even declared that
> "Universal Brotherhood is the only secure foundation
> for universal morality." Anti-Semitism and any other
> form of discrimination based on religion, ethnicity,
> creed, race, etc, is frontally against Theosophy's
> paramount principle and ethical beacon.
> 
> Can anyone explain why anti-Semitic bigots are allowed
> to remain on this list and repeatedly violate,
> abusively and irresponsibly, the soul of Theosophy -
> Universal Brotherhood without distinction?
> 
> Pedro Oliveira
> 
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