Theos-Talk Archives (August 2004 Message tt00296)

Hi Andrew,

Leadbeater wasn't even in the Inner Group and probably not in the ES
either. As to the rest: I agree fully.

Katinka
--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, "Perry Coles" <perrycoles@y...> wrote:
> Hi Katinka and all
> For me no amount of apologetics can escape the fundamental issue of 
> freedom of speech in Society publications
> HPB clearly wanted open and vigorous debate so this by default 
> includes HPB's writings and the Mahatma's letters and H.H. Leadbeater 
> (I don't care how strong the talisman in his Crosier was)
> 
> Something I've noticed in many CWL supporters is a kind of tokenism 
> when it comes to HPB, and if CWL is criticized they quickly become 
> critical of HPB in a sort defensive emotional reaction .
> 
> The publication of the M. letters exposed CWL's psuedo theosophy so 
> clearly that some consider them `controversial' but really they say 
> much the same as what HPB said all along like regarding God ect. but 
> people generally don't read HPB as she's considered too difficult.
> CWL and AB's books are big sellers and popular for all the reasons 
> already discussed.
> 
> I think if members where actively encouraged to look into these 
> controversies rather than hide in a fools paradise the society would 
> start to attracted people capable of handling debate and serious 
> questioning rather than those only looking for new age warm fuzzy 
> feelings, group hugs and Reiki healings.
> 
> As regards issues like sexuality the first object could also include 
> something like `without distinction of race, caste, creed, sex, or 
> sexual preference' our gay community should feel welcome in the 
> society without any discrimination if its anything other than that 
> it's being separative.
> I can't say I met many homophobes in my time with the society but 
> that's just my experience.
> Perry