Theos-Talk Archives (January 2005 Message tt00480)

Daniel H. Caldwell wrote:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theos-talk/message/21022
>
> If anything, I was hoping you might comment
> directly on his statement. 
Well, I've read the statement, and I've read it in context as well. And 
the context of this whole conversation has been whether or not 
Leadbeater is valid as a spiritual teacher in the light of the 
accusations and evidence of his behavior towards children in his charge. 
I find myself in an unusual position of not thinking particularly highly 
of his teachings, finding them only important in their influence on 
others. I have been told that the Theosophical Society (Adyar) treats 
him as a major source, but have not personally seen this. So, to me, the 
question of should he be treated in a way I have not seen him treated 
based on acts that we are not sure he has committed is kind of ridiculous.

Did he act inappropriately based on the time and place he was in? 
Certainly. Were the children abused? I wouldn't make any bets that they 
weren't. But I wouldn't make a bet I couldn't afford to lose that they 
were, either.

Bart