Theos-Talk Archives (June 1996 Message tl00292)

In message <m0uROFh-000RlxC@mis01.micron.net>, kymsmith@micron.net
writes
>Dear friends in Theosophy,
>
>When you reveal to others that you have chosen the path of Theosophy, what
>do you find to be the general (if there is one in your case) reaction to be?

"Huh?"
>
>Also, how would you, when asked to define it, explain it in an 'compact,
>cocktail-party' kind of way?  Is it even possible to do so?

No.  I find it necessary to suggest to people that they get some books
and read up on it, as it is not a "five minute explanation" subject.

>  (I tried
>quoting the Three Declared Objects and the Theosopical World View - they
>tend, for me, to bring blank looks upon the listeners - perhaps too wordy
>for the situation)
>
>Note:  One individual who discovered I followed Theosophy has made it a
>mission to rescue me from this "demon-worshipping cult."  Seems Theosophy is
>not appreciated in some very recent Christian literature.  I was surprised
>about the number of books (given to me by this individual) addressing
>Theosophy with loathing.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kym
>
This is very common.  Most Christian fundamentalist sects take similar
views.

Alan
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