Theos-Talk Archives (May 1996 Message tl01038)

>> On your other comment re this being the *only* game on the net - I
>> believe there is a Lodge on line that meets to discuss various
>> papers. Or at least when I can across it in March this year it was.

>> Have anyone on the list participated in Theosophy Online?

>Yes, Theosophy Online, run by a few ULT students (though outside of a ULT
>lodge), is still online and apparently booming.  They study a classic text
>every week and have free-for-all discussion -- on the text, of course.

>I also believe that a new Theos-list will be set up in June called THEOSOPHY
>WORLD.  I think Eldon has more details.  Maybe the announcement should be
>posted again, Eldon?

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I'll post the announcement again, in case someone is new to theos-l,
or missed it the first time. It's a different sort of approach, sort
of an experiment, but the idea seems promising.

-- Eldon

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THEOSOPHY WORLD (theos-world@theosophy.com)

An Internet Magazine Dedicated to the Theosophical Philosophy
And its Practical Application in the Modern World

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April 11, 1996

Dear Friend:

We'd like to announce the formation of a new Internet publication
dedicated to the original teachings of Theosophy. The intent of
the magazine is to offer original articles, news items, reprints
from theosophical journals, and commentary from the subscribers.

The focus will be on theosophical source writings, like those of
H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, later writers that follow the
same lineage, like Robert Crosbie and G. de Purucker, new
materials from religion and science that throw new light on the
Teachings, and original philosophical inquiry along theosophical
lines.

This online magazine, THEOSOPHY WORLD, will be implemented in the
form of three mailing lists. Each list represents a different
department of the magazine.

THEOSOPHICAL PAPERS (theos-papers@theosophy.com) will distribute
the articles that are written.

THEOSOPHICAL NOTES (theos-notes@theosophy.com) will distribute
the news notes and short items that are written.

THEOSOPHICAL TALK (theos-talk@theosophy.com) will distribute the
letters to the editors, as well as facilitate discussion of
theosophical ideas and teachings.

The articles and news notes will be on moderated lists, so that
the editors can insure (a) the lists are used for new postings
and not discussions, (b) the lists contain materials that are
sufficiently polished to be deemed ready for the readership
(although the standards won't be held as high as those for a
printed publication), and (c) the contents of THEOSOPHY WORLD
maintain a consistent focus on theosophical themes, as determined
by the best judgment of the editors.

The third department, THEOSOPHICAL TALK, will be unmoderated, to
allow for an open discussion of the topics presented in the
magazine. From this list may also arise ideas for future
articles, generated out of the discussion. Significant comments
are encouraged; one-line comments like "I liked that" or "Huh"
should be sent directly to the author, and not posted.

Articles and new items may be signed by the author or submitted
as anonymous contributions (to be attributed to "A Student").
The real name and email address of the contributor would be
retained by the editors. Email directed to the author of a
particular anonymous article would be forwarded, as a courtesy,
by the editors, using this information.

THEOSOPHY WORLD is scheduled to go on-line in June 1996.
Additional information will be provided, as it becomes available,
regarding how to subscribe, the initial number of subscribers,
and individuals indicating an interest in contributing materials
to the publication.

The magazine will attempt to fill a specific niche in the online
community that is not addressed by theosophical bulletin boards
and unmoderated theosophical forums and chat lines. It attempts
to provide a stream of focused materials on Theosophy and of
interest to Theosophists, breaking it apart into three
departments which can be separately subscribed to, based upon
one's interest.

People interested in receiving a series of articles and reprints
on theosophical topics would subscribe to THEOSOPHICAL PAPERS.
Those interested in short pieces, including news and science
notes, would subscribe to THEOSOPHICAL NOTES. And those who are
interested in a discussion of the materials published, would
subscribe to THEOSOPHICAL TALK. One does not have to wade
through the talk, though, if one only wants to read the articles
and/or the notes.

At a later date, there may be a paper edition of THEOSOPHY WORLD
extracts, available via surface mail. The details regarding this
edition are not available at this time.

We now come to the BIG question: What can you do to help us get
started, and to insure that you're kept up-to-date on our
progress?

First, you can indicate what level of participation that you
might like. You can do so by answering the questions at the end
of this announcement and sending them to
theos-world@theosophy.com.

Second, you can pass this message onto others you may know that
have Internet access and might like to receive and/or that might
contribute to the new publication.

What we are seeking is an initial "critical mass" for the
publication so that by June 1996 there are enough subscribers
that a serious theosophical writer would feel comfortable writing
for it. We are also seeking enough writers on Theosophy for the
publication so that it will be seen as worth subscribing to by
those interested in Theosophy.

Your interest and support are appreciated. We're soon to move
into a new century. A new, fresh, original push to Theosophy is
needed at this time! Our intent is to help this push with
THEOSOPHY WORLD, and your participation is invaluable!

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                                                      The Editors
                                        theos-world@theosophy.com

          jhe@toto.csustan.edu [Jerry Hejka-Ekins, History Editor]
          jprolston@aol.com    [John Paul Rolston, ULT]
          eldon@theosophy.com  [Eldon Tucker, Point Loma]

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Please reply (to theos-world@theosophy.com), if interested. Be
sure to indicate your email address for your subscription, if
different from the one you sent your message.

[ ] I would like to be an initial subscriber to the free magazine
    and be on the workers' list (theos-work@theosophy.com, used
    for status updates and discussion on the magazine setup).

[ ] I would like to write articles and/or news items for the new
    magazine, and do not object if my name is given to others as
    a future contributor.

Be sure to indicate your email address for your subscription, if
different than the one you use to respond to this notice.