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Re: doctrinal and historical approaches

Oct 21, 1995 07:13 AM
by Dr. A.M.Bain


>
> But I do think if we can agree on a list of doctrines
> like reincarnation, cycles, and karma, that we
> will be getting at least somewhere. So far, we can't even
> agree on what are the "source teachings" let alone what
> are the "source doctrines." And, maybe it really
> doesn't matter (?).
>
> Jerry S.

I think it really doesn't matter - "theosophy" = "god-wisdom" is
nebulous enough by definition. I would never accept the
CWL/Besant model of reincarnation for example, so already you
got one dissident!

It's all a great worry :-)

Alan


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