Theos-Talk Archives (March 2009 Message tt00688)

Well, anyone with the courage to jump into this lion's den has to be  admired.
 
Chuck the Heretic
 
 
In a message dated 3/31/2009 4:22:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
c.leest@yahoo.com writes:

 
 
 
While I have some answers in mind I am looking forwards to the answers of  
Keith, if he knows.
Christina

--- In _theos-talk@yahoogrotheos-t_ (mailto:theos-talk@yahoogroups.com) ,  
"Morten Nymann Olesen" <global-theosophy@glo>  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.katinkahhttp://wwhttp://www.kathttp://wwhttp://wwwhttp://_ 
(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@ Fro
> To:  _theos-talk@yahoogrotheos-t_ (mailto:theos-talk@yahoogroups.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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