Freedom of thought is among the most important principles of the
Theosophical Society. Below are extracts from the official
declaration of the Theosophical Society, Adyar.
"As the Theosophical Society has spread far and wide over the world,
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."
" No teacher, or writer, from H.P. Blavatsky onwards, has any
authority to impose his or her teachings or opinions on members.
Every member has an equal right to follow any school of thought, but
has no right to force the choice on any other."
and
" Opinions or beliefs neither bestow privileges nor inflict
penalties. The Members of the General Council earnestly request every
member of the Theosophical Society to maintain, defend and act upon
these fundamental principles of the Society, and also fearlessly to
exercise the right of liberty of thought and of expression thereof,
within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others."
Anand Gholap
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