Theos-Talk Archives (March 2009 Message tt00682)

I think Keith knows what went on at Adyar during the period he was there as
Intl Secy and he is well informed to clarify factual information on
administrative matters. I am awaiting his response to questions already
posted.

mkr


On 3/31/09, c.leest <c.leest@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   While I have some answers in mind I am looking forwards to the answers
> of Keith, if he knows.
> Christina
>
> --- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>, "Morten
> Nymann Olesen" <global-theosophy@...> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Keith
> >
> > My views are:
> >
> > Thanks a lot. That is as far as I am concerned a good e-mail.
> >
> > I have tons of questions to ask.
> > But I will try to narrow it down to a "few".
> >
> > Maybe you find my questions to be a bit off topic.
> > But think, that if you relate them to the words in your e-mail, you will
> find that they could be relevant give an answer.
> >
> >
> >
> > 1. What core teachings are today followed in TS Adyar, when compared to
> the days when H. P. Blavatsky lived? And have those changes been created in
> accordance with the original programe given by HPB and the Masters? Or are
> they more in accordance with for instance J. Krishnamurtis or C. W.
> Leadbeaters views?
> >
> > 2. Are TS today following the view given by HPB on the importance to
> protest against deviations from the theosophical teachings by the use of the
> Theosophical magazines or similar medias?
> >
> > 3. Have TS changed its views upon the - level of - rejection of dogma and
> Christianity and Islam since HPB left the physical world? And to what degree
> or level?
> >
> > 4. Is God a "he" and/ or a physical being as most a great number of
> theosophical books on sale tells us? Are one required to believe in J.
> Krishnamurti as a World Teacher today? And if not, how can that be
> reconciled with the fact that TS are selling books about him?
> >
> > 5. Can TS leaders today imagine persons who have been victims of child
> abuse to feel themselves to be WELL-comed and happy members of the TS? And
> if yes, how is that to come about, when everyone talks negatively about C.
> W. Leabeaters past supposed sexually related "deeds" or activities? And if
> so, how can that be reconciled with the fact that TS today are selling books
> written by C. W. Leadbeater?
> >
> > 6. How are TS today relating to issues like UFOs, Cropcirlcles ("present
> day Mahatma Letters"?), and the so-called "Disclosure Project", while not
> being involved with Political activity?
> >
> > 7. Are any TS leaders today claiming to be in contact with the Masters
> like in the old days of TS?
> >
> > 8. Are the TS today succeding in the aim given by HPB to end the strife
> among various religions? (See The Key to Theosophy, p. 2-3.) If not why not,
> do you think?
> >
> >
> > Some of these question have maybe been answered somewhere before.
> > But I find them to be forwarded in various ways almost similar or
> relating very much to the above written by me, by a lot of persons on the
> Internet.
> >
> > I will leave it up to you if you want to answer any of these questions.
> > Silence is of course also an answer.
> > - - -
> >
> > H. P. Blavatsky wrote the article: "IS DENUNCIATION A DUTY?"
> > http://www.katinkahesselink.net/blavatsky/articles/v10/y1888_091.htm
> >
> >
> > It was said: There is no religion higher than Truth.
> >
> > - - -
> > About me:
> > I have since childhood been a student of the theosophical teachings.
> > In my view: Atma=Brahman.
> >
> >
> > M. Sufilight
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: keith_fisher@...
> > To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:11 PM
> > Subject: Theos-World TS Adyar - The Truth Unveiled
> >
> >
> > Dear Friends
> >
> > I returned from the Theosophical Society in Adyar on
> > 1 March 2009 after serving a six months term as the
> > International Secretary. A critical situation arose in
> > August last year on the surprise resignation of the
> > Secretary, and I was asked to drop my life to take up the
> > position for a short length of time. I agreed to do a six
> > month term and was appointed on 1 September 2008.
> >
> > Since returning home I have had time to read the untruthful,
> > inaccurate statements posted on the TS American website,
> > regarding Adyar and the General Council Meeting in December,
> > including the venomous, destructive statements emanating
> > from New Zealand.
> >
> > This disgraceful situation needs addressing, as many TS members
> > naturally place trust in their elected section leaders.
> >
> > I now find myself in the unique position of knowing the truth
> > of these matters while holding no official position in the
> > Theosophical Society, except that I am an Australian member.
> >
> > I would therefore, like to offer my services to members of the
> > group who would like to know the truth. I do not wish to enter
> > into lengthy dialogue, but I am willing to answer any sensible
> > questions, truthfully, and to the best of my ability.
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Keith Fisher
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>
> 
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