Theos-Talk Archives (May 2005 Message tt00696)

Pedro's reference to a folly of my adolescence (i.e. membership for a time of 
the Liberal Catholic Church)is hardly a revelation of any significance. It is 
explicitly noted in my biography of Leadbeater: p.viii.
As for adding "ecclesiastical titles", what ecclesiastical title is held by 
someone at the lowest level of the Minor Orders of the Liberal catholic 
Church??
Should all who offer comments declare, in advance, any memberships or 
affiliations? If so, why has Pedro not declared that he is a priest of the 
LCC, and about to become a bishop? that he is an employee of the (Adyar) 
Theosophical Society? It could be argued that these are relevant 
considerations in evaluating the arguments he is making (and, in particular, 
his refusal to give clear responses to questions about Leadbeater).
Is he a member of the ES? the ER? of Co-Masonry? should we check out his time 
working at Adyar? 
Perhaps we should we seek a complete curriculum vitae of everyone posting on 
the site?
Does anyone care? I certainly don't. My assessment of arguments is based on 
the arguments themselves, not on the present or past associations of the 
person expressing the opinion. But "shooting the messenger" is an old 
political tactic. The gullible are often impressed.

Dr Gregory Tillett