Theos-Talk Archives (February 1994 Message tl00025)

Today I received an order form that could be of interest to
theosophists. It's message is quoted as follows:

" CHURCH UNIVERSAL AND TRIUMPHANT IN SCHOLARLY PERSPECTIVE

Church Universal and Triumphant is a New Religious Movement in the
Theosophical tradition.  Since moving its headquarters to Montana in the
early 1980's, the church has frequently been in the news, for everything
from illegal weapons purchases to the construction of controversial
fallout shelters.  Most recently, it has been sensationalized by the
media as the 'next Waco.'  During the Summer of 1993, a team of
academic specialists conducted a unique, interdisciplinary study of
this fascinating movement."

It goes on to list chapters, cost, and an address for the Center for
Academic Publication.  I am very curious.  Can anyone expand on:

1. The relationship between theosophy and this church.
2. Center for Academic Publication.

Thanks,                         Ron Banister