Theos-Talk Archives (March 2009 Message tt00536)

Your points are well taken.

While there may be some really bad apples (who consciously or unconsciously
violate the first object and the motto of TS), the society still has a large
number of simple minded, dedicated, unselfish, honorable members and
leaders. I still feel that TS has a great potential to do a lot of good to a
lot of people even after all of us are gone to the astral world!!!

People come and go. Theosophy, to me is about change in our daily lives to
make the lives of our brothers and sisters better, however little the
effects may be. So it is the duty of every theosophist to fight the forces
which act against the first object and the motto of TS, so the TS will be
available for posterity. While this may be a "Forlorn Hope", at least it is
well-motivated one. There is always hope and unexpected help when our
motivations are good.

MKR


On 3/21/09, Cass Silva <silva_cass@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   Sad as it is MKR, for everything there is a season - why then the
> imperitive to hold on to a society that has been so churchified in its
> political and philosophical viewpoint that it no longer resembles the pure
> theosophy that HPB and the Masters brought us.
>
> I don't know about others and perhaps it was a coincidence but theosophy
> came to me - I did not seek it out - the world as it is now needs a society
> that is solid and consistent in its presentation - to present an and/or
> version demerits the maxim - there is no religion higher than truth -
> theosophy has become religious in some quarters - and if we are to be true
> to the faith - one cannot accept an and/or version of truth.  To promote a
> flipsy flopsy theosophy will only play into the hands of those that may wish
> to promote theosophy in order to destroy the society (whether the leaders
> are conscious of this or not)- better to abandon the society - than to play
> into the hands of those that may ultimately be seeking its demise - no
> matter how noble the action it will add to personal and global karma.
>
> One cannot go out as theosophical missionaries - one can only post through
> non-theosophical groups an alternative explanation - theos talk could be a
> central core - the go to place for theosophists to continue study of HPB's
> writings and provide non-theosophists a means to begin enquiry. However, one
> cannot be a 'catholic' and a 'born again christian' at the same time - the
> core teachings must be limited to HPB's works and those subsequent authors
> that carried on the same tradition.
>
> Perhaps the only solution is a divorce
>
> Cass
>
> ________________________________
> From: MKR <mkr777@gmail.com <mkr777%40gmail.com>>
> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, 21 March, 2009 4:45:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Theos-World A PERSON OF MORAL COURAGE
>
> I join in the sentiment expressed by Bro. Delahunt.
>
> Not many people may know that Joe is a long-time dedicated member (with a
> lot of computer skills) and losing such members is only going to hurt TS
> and
> theosophy. The only saving grace is that he does not depend on the TS for
> his room and board.
>
> At a time when TS around the world is struggling to recruit and retain
> members, (the statistics speaks for itself) incidents such as this
> shocking.
> This coupled with the events surrounding TS since the start of the last
> year's election is going to make it very difficult to recruit new members.
> I
> have posted a separate message just a few minutes ago on this.
>
> MKR
>
> On 3/20/09, t_s_theosophist <THEOSOPHIST@ webtv.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > A PERSON OF MORAL COURAGE:
> > CONGRATULATIONS & RESPECT TO
> > JOE FULTON.
> >
> > Kudos to Joe Fulton for sticking to his principles and not succumbing to
> > political pressure.
> > It takes Integrity and Moral Courage to do what Joe did. We only wish
> that
> > more of our Fellow Theosophists would wake up from their apathy and
> follow
> > Joes' example.
> >
> > Best Fratrnal Wishes;
> >
> > William Delahunt,
> > Orlando, Florida
> > Theosophist@ webtv.net <Theosophist% 40webtv.net>
> >
> > ============ ========= ====
> >
> >
> >
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