Theos-Talk Archives (May 1996 Message tl00023)

May 1, 1996


 To: 1. Theos-l
     2. Theos@netcom.com

Hi:

I received the following message from a member of TSA in a private message.
For various reasons, I have deleted the member's name and this is posted
here with the express written permission of the member for which I am thankful.

I am also sending this message to theos@netcom.com so that if TSA wants to
respond, it can.


MK Ramadoss
Member, San Antonio Lodge

PS: I am *not* a newbee to TS. I have been around TS for quite some time.


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Dear Mr Ramadoss:

I have seen you state repeatedly on this list that "agreement with the
*first object* is the *only* requirement for joining the TS (I presume
you mean TS Adyar).  I believe you are incorrect in this.  I also have
been around for several decades, including involvement in lodge and
federation work, and in that experience I recall that the requirement is to
be in agreement with *the three objects of the Society*.

The TSA membership application form states it as follows:
"Having considered the three objects of the Society, and being in
sympathy therewith, I hereby apply for admission as a member of the Society."
The three objects are listed above this declaration.

If you have any questions on this matter, you may wish to ask Dr Algeo or
the National Secretary (William Greer) for clarification.  I just feel
that you are spreading misinformation and want to call your attention to it.

Sincerely,


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On Sat, 27 Apr 1996, M K Ramadoss wrote:

>
> 2. Three Objects of TS: The objects were not put together in great haste.
> It evolved over a period of time. From what I have read, one need not
> agree with the second and third objects. Just if one is in *sympathy*
> with the First Object - Universal Brotherhood is all that is required of
> any one who wants to join the Society.