Theos-Talk Archives (March 2005 Message tt00302)

--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, Cass Silva <silva_cass@y...> wrote:
> Dear Perry
> I think your idea of a petition is a good idea. One voice or a 
series of one voices are often pushed to the bottom of the in tray. 
Karmically however I think we must be very clear on our motives . 
How do we ensure that this action, if it was successful, may cause 
thousands to turn away from Theosophy by regarding it as just another 
cult with fake gurus. The baby with the bathwater syndrome.
> 
> It parallels the Jesus story. After his death or absence, those 
left to spread the word, assumed authoritarianship over it, and what 
made sence to the followers 2000 years ago, now makes no sence to 
those that inherited those words. Hence the decay and decline of 
catholicism.
> 
> What will be the effect on Theosophy if CWL is deposed, on the 
grounds of paedophilia and corruption of the truth? Does Theosophy 
have to be deposed to ensure that truth prevails as the ancient 
wisdom?
>
Dear Cass
Thank you for raising important issues which, to me, are not easily 
dismissed.
Are we being a little precious with "truth"? Will the very good work 
of many members of the Adyar TS be "lost" if Bishop Leadbeater's 
credibility is shattered? Is it a "baby and bathwater syndrome"?

It immediately occurs to me that the Adyar TS is not the only place 
where Theosophy is discussed and practiced. 

Perhaps, in this accelerated age of information, where rigorous 
research is becoming more common and accepted, the time has arrived 
for truth in reporting. 
Perhaps it is now time for the mentality of critique to confront the 
past age of sentimental belief.
Yes, there will certainly be loss of a kind. Emotional attachment to 
how we might wish things to be will undoubtedly be challenged.
But aren't these the progressive stages of "cutting the apron 
strings"?

Should we avoid truth for fear of its results?

Regards
Nigel