Theos-Talk Archives (December 1995 Message tl00281)

Scribed at 8.45 on 12/16/95...

At 052800 AM 12/16/95 -0500 Bee wrote:

JOHNSON

Thanks to JHE for his clear explanation of ULT/Theosophy Co.
>>interdependence. In my previous post I didn't say outright
>>that ULT *was* a cryptocracy but rather that since its
>>governance was secret my brother called it a cryptocracy
>>apparently a term found in SF lit which he likes. Anyway
>>let me be clear-- ULT is *governed* by a cryptocracy the
>>board of the Theosophy Company in many important respects
>>even if the ULT itself is free of officers or by-laws. Better?
>>
>>On a related matter-- Coherence you're the only anonymous
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>>poster on the list. Sort of like a nude beach with one clothed
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Glad you mentioned this. I wondered about it.

>>person. You may have good reasons for this but when you make
>>condescending remarks about other people on the list and their
>>ideas it doesn't seem quite fair to do it from a pseudonym.
>>Or rather perhaps the pseudonym strengthens the impression
>>that you are looking down on us/me/some of us/whatever. Could
>>you consider revealing your identity? It might change the
>>energy flow.
>>
>>As for moving the by-laws discussion I oppose it for the
>>simple reason that the exchanges have been most educational
>>even enlightening without degenerating into serious conflict.
>>It ain't broke so why fix it? Probably 90% of us belong to
>>the Adyar TS although many of those also belong to Pasadena or
>>ULT. By virtue of its size what goes on in the Adyar TS is
>>relevant to all Theosophists. For those who don't want to read
>>it the headers should be clear indications of when to press
>>the delete key.
>>
>>Namaste
>>
>As a TS member far removed from TSA I agree with what you say. It may not
>apply to our situation at the moment but having read the posts it will keep
>the matter in memory if it should crop up in my patch. I have printed off
>the most informative ones to keep on file. We have minor disputes here but
>nothing that cannot be sorted out at one of our Exec meetings which are held
>5 times a year and Lodge Presidents or their designated deputy are paid
>travelling to attend so we are encouraged to participate by this fact alone.
>Some people at meetings can take umbrage where none was meant and so
>unsettle the meeting for a while but so far all has ended ok in the end. >
>Bee Brown
>Member Theosophy International
>

I too fully agree both with Johnson and Bee.

Couple of years ago I had first hand experience in a smaller scale as
to how useful e-mail communication could be. From the Theosophical
literature I learnt that transportation and communication are key to
efficiency. Are not the Adepts have at their disposal instant transportation
and communication capabilities in addition to other capabilities and powers.

We are in a world of instant communication and Internet is a god send
to keep all the members around the world informed of happenings in any part
of the world. Let us make full use of it. Let us hope our elected officials
understand and intelligently use this forum and encourage members around the
world to get on it.

Again all this would not have happened but for JEM.

...doss