Theos-Talk Archives (December 1995 Message tl00168)

OK folks ..........

THEOSOPHY INTERNATIONAL comprises those who subscribe to the the
three objects of the TS but in a more up to date form based on
suggestions by members of the internet community and expressed
thus:

1. To form a nucleus within the universal human family without
discrimination with regard to sex including sexual
orientation creed class or color.

2. To encourage and engage in the study of comparative religion
theosophy philosophy and the scientific method according to
individual ability and inclination.

3. To investigate unexplained laws of nature and unrealized
human potential and abilities at the same time respecting _all_
life.

THEOSOPHY INTERNATIONAL is simply a Theosophical Network
whereby it is sufficient to declare one's sympathy and/or
allegiance to the three objects and to be registered as having
done so. No belief system is required *nor assumed to be held*
by any member. ***

There are no fees no subscriptions although voluntary
donations and/or contributions *could* be made to specific
projects or even individuals for particular and specified
purposes. As THEOSOPHY INTERNATIONAL does not have and does not
need rules whether anyone participates in or supports any such
activity is an entirely personal matter.

We do hope to be of service and to share what we have with
others.***

The following internet folk have so far signed up:

*Jerry Hejka-Ekins; *Richard P. Taylor; Sy Ginsburg;
*Liesel F. Deutsch; *Bee Brown; Peter Walstra;
*Murray Stentiford; *Alan Bain; Jerry Schueler;
*Eldon B. Tucker; *Anne Picker; *John E. Mead;

*** It was suggested that we add the above line and as most
of us have said "Yes" [or Aye or Oui!] I hope that Sy Peter and
Jerry will send me a brief e-mail confirming their agreement if
their vote has not already crossed in the post.

Those above with * by their name have already done this.

There have been a number of representations to me privately as
well as on the list to include a reference to the theosophical
respect for life. JEM has also had various representations
following his own posting re the list in general.

I have taken the liberty therefore of adding to "Object 3" above
the words "At the same time respecting _all_ life" where _all_
would be in italics if in printed form. As I find it difficult
to imagine a true theosophist objecting to this I hope to avoid
a vote by assuming all agree with the basics as we now have them
- but if need be I will un-take the liberty if the signers and
members of TI tell me to.

A few folk on the list have suggested variant forms of words for
this or that expression of what we are trying to promote but
may I ask that we leave it as it has developed so far at least
for a while? To appear to be nit picking over the words does
no one any good and we are all free to write our own essays on
the topics and post them wheresoever we will - I mean the
Internet really *is* the land of the free but watch out for the
US Congress! I wonder if they have yet realized that the net is
international and they cannot legislate internet law for the UK
Sweden Malaysia the Pacific Ocean etc....

As an example of what TI means to me personally I have adopted
Liesel's valuable point that we are also members of the human
race see mine and her sigs. But that doesn't mean we all have
to say so even if we believe it.

Jerry and at least one other prefer the sig "International
Theosophist" - and why not? The *spirit* of TI is conveyed just
the same isn't it? And it's the spirit that matters more
than the detail of the words.

Falls off soapbox.

Alan
--
Member Theosophy International.
Member Human Race.
Please send E-mail to: guru@nellie2.demon.co.uk
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