Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tl00027)

(where is this discussion taking place??)

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> From: John E. Mead <jmead@infoave.net>
> To: theos-talk@theosophy.com
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Brotherhood of Humanity
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 1998 9:14 AM
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> > From: Bart Lidofsky <bartl@sprynet.com>
> > To: theos-talk@theosophy.com
> > Subject: Theos-World Brotherhood of Humanity
> >
> >     However, let's turn this into a real discussion:
> >
> >     What, in your opinion, does "Brotherhood of Humanity" mean?
> >
> >     Bart Lidofsky
> >
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> well... it would help if you actually read the whole sentence.   :-)
>
> the concept is to help eliminate the various and primary causes of
> Humanity's
> disrest and sufferrings (causes are as stated in the object itself)
>
> a few examples...
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> support more parliaments of the world religions
>
> support nation-states to eliminate despotism and social slavery
>
> support efforts to feed, clothe, educate all who are in need
>
> the list is endless....   you *well* know what it means don't you???
> (MHO - I am assuming you are playing a rather silly rhetorical game)
>
> i.e.  help create a world-wide state of mind  where the primary business
> of humanity is *humanity*.
>
> ever read a book on humanist thought?
>
> of course the statement you want to make is that it is such an
overwhelming
> all-encompassing task that it is meaningless to bring it to the attention
> of the public?  if so...
>
> bull-s***
>
>  if the TSA leadership can't lead they should get out of the way.
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> john e. m.
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