Theos-Talk Archives (November 1999 Message tl00064)

Hi Dallas,

> Dear Katinka:
>
> If anyone desires to confute Theosophy it is wise to offer more
> than opinions or sentiments.

> As I see it, Theosophy is anything but sentimental.
I agree, all I am trying to say is that to reach someone,
it is more effective to give a personal view, instead of
referring to books, but you reacted well to Randy's
frustration that there is so much to read (and he has a
point, as you well know), so I am not really in opposition
to you. All I am saying is that their are different ways of
presenting yourself and your viewpoints, and that some are
more effective than others.
> Like Nature which we all live in it speaks of "principles" which
> anyone can verify, after testing.
 Yes, but simple explaining is also usefull, sometimes.
> In that Science resembles it, But Theosophy covers a far wider
> horizon than any one of the mane departments of analytical
> science does.
Yes, which is why this discussion list covers so many
diverse topice (isn't it great! :) )
> I do not try to be dogmatic, but only to present for
> consideration that which THEOSOPHY offers us to look into -- a
> "point of view."
I said you came across as such, not that you were dogmatic.
I do not know you well enough to know anything about how
stuck your views are in your brain. I try to not judge
peoples insides by the way they come accross, because I
know how very different the two can be, from personal
experience ( :-( )
> How anyone may receive such contributions is their affair, as is
> their opinion.  After all, this is a Theosophical discussion
> group?  HPB (as well as anyone else) might as well be given her
> chance to speak as well as anyone else can -- if someone cars to
> quote them exactly to demonstrate a point of importance.
yes, you are free to do what you want.
> Let us then consider :  -- what are the points, if any, of
> philosophical difference?

> There is difference to be sensed between "belief" and "faith."
> Perhaps "belief" is very rigid and dogmatic."  Whereas "faith" is
> constantly renewed and adjusted through questioning.  One is
> static and the other is dynamic.  The first indicates a closed
> mind, the second indicates an open mind seeking for the Truth of
> things.
As I said before, I said something about how you came
across, and about how I deal with that, not about what you
are, which I do not presume to judge.

Katinka
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