Theos-Talk Archives (May 2009 Message tt00599)

Well said.
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It looks like exposure to the occult ideas seem to make many leaders think
that they are wiser and know what is good for members and for TS and members
do not know what is good for them and TS.
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So there is no need for leaders to talk to members, because most of the
members will meekly accept whatever comes from the top and follow the
leaders. I say this because, even after witnessing all the events starting
with the election and subsequent allegations and the cleavage demonstrated
by the votes in the GC meeting, even none of the wise "elders" have said a
word. The silence is deafening.
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Have we not seen what some leaders tried to do secretly last year. Take away
our voting rights, (disenfranchisement is the technical term) in this age of
democracy, so that they can seize the power to appoint and control the
president. But for Internet and disclosure of the plan, was the luck of the
members and TS, and this would have been a done deal.
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We have not seen any regret or apology from the proponents of the seizure of
the presidency which raises a big red flag. So we have assume that they are
still committed to disenfranchise all of us and everyone should be vigilant
and talk to their respective leaders, because once disenfranchised, that
would be beginning of end of TS as we know it.
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Also the cleavage in GC continues and one wonders who benefits from its
continuance while we know it does not help TS or theosophy.  It would be
welcome if we hear what is being done by any leader to eliminate it.
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MKR
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Blessed are the peace makers - A Proverb
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On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Anand <AnandGholap@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Dear Anton,
> I think in democracy it is important that members should discuss issues and
> arrive at good decisions. Discussions are one of the most important factors
> in democracy. In democracy, decisions are supposed to be taken after
> discussions. TS is a democracy and it's future depends on it's members. So
> it is important that members should discuss and try to find out best
> solutions. Questions like who should be the President or General Secretaries
> are also subjects of discussions. In democracy all decisions are supposed to
> be taken after discussions. Internet greatly helps in effective discussions.
> Members and officers should take advantage of new opportunities presented by
> the internet. One of the major problem in TS is many officers and members
> don't discuss enough. There has been some progress in last few years, but it
> is required that more officers and members should discuss issues.
> When members discuss and take decisions, it helps in their evolution. Mr.
> Leadbeater rightly adviced aspirants that they should initiate good actions
> themselves without waiting for orders from the Masters. Discussions and
> democracy make people responsible, they make people think and take
> decisions.
> Best
> Anand Gholap
>
>  
>


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