Theos-Talk Archives (December 1996 Message tl00398)

On Mon, 16 Dec 1996, Tom Robertson wrote:
> what the "tee hee" behind my back is all about.  What amazes me is that most
> Theosophists whom I know personally also lean left.  I would think that a
> philosophy which so heavily emphasizes individual growth and independence
> from authority would attract more righties than lefties.

          I was thrilled to see your comment. The moment Theosophy really
touches someone, it appears that the fundamental proposition of helping
"the orphan Humanity" -- ie. all the human beings with whom we come into
contact and those who are affected by our actions -- biases our actions
towards the general welfare than concentration on activities that
enhances one's wealth etc. In that process there is a very dramatic thing
happens -- one becomes more independent in thinking and also outspoken
and intolerant when one seen injustice to the "little guy/gal". This is
my reading; there may be others who disagree. If so , so be it.

mkr