Theos-Talk Archives (January 2005 Message tt00502)

The reason I think this is an issue worthy of discussion on this list 
is for the follow reasons.

Leadbeater's version of theosophy is still actively promoted in the 
Adyar societies publications.
His teachings are apparently not allowed to be compared critically 
with the teachings of 
H P.Blavatsky and her those given in the Mahatma letters in Adyar 
theosophical journals and publications.

If this is the case it flies in the face of everything the society is 
supposed to stand for.
Namely freedom of enquiry and research for theosophical students.

This is an issue that will not go away until it is dealt with by the 
Adyar Societies leaders.
If the Society does not support this basic and fundamental principal 
how can it claim to be upholding both the 3 objects and the freedom 
of thought statement?

The issue for me is the principle of freedom of thought being upheld. 
Let Leadbeater's teachings stand on there own merits why apparently 
protect them from comparison?
A dogma is a teaching that can't be challenged.
Have Leadbeater's teachings assumed the status of dogma in the 
society?
It would seem so.

Leadbeater's shady personal life and history are issues that people 
need to investigate and access for themselves and if these issues 
can't be discussed here, where else?

There is no excuse for the blocking of commentary and comparison of 
Leadbeaters teachings with those of the earlier teachings of 
Blavatsky and the Mahatma letters however.

Still waiting for positive confirmation that this is not the case 
officially from the society.

So far haven't heard a whisper.

Leadbeater may be dead and gone but his influence and teachings live 
on and remain beyond the reach of any criticism in the society.
Quite outrageous..... I find it hard to believe this situation is 
just ignored and brushed under the carpet after all these 
years......I am still flabbergasted by the whole scenario.

The big question for me is do I just drop it and forget about it 
and 'get over it' as they say, or would that just a cop out on my 
part???

The way of the bully (and the pedophile for that matter) is one of 
disempowerment.
A bully is a bully is a bully, passive aggressive or otherwise if I 
give into the bully then I have to start dancing to his/her tune.
Maybe I've answered my own question.



Perry