Theos-Talk Archives (January 1999 Message tl00065)

Dear Dallas,

> For me the idea of philosophy and psychology are to be seen
> together.  But I believe on examination it will be found that
> theosophy adds some dimensions that modern psychology does not
> cover.

agreed, precisely my point.

> The dimension that Theosophy shows is that there is the Higher
> Mind which is Manas and Buddhi - or the Wise-mind.  In this
> regard it speaks of Karmic effects.  It asks for instance on the
> matter of sex:  If the act is performed for procreation, does it
> not simultaneously imply the acceptance of responsibility for
> progeny, wife, husband and family life to the fullest extent ?

OF course.

> Then comes the question:  should "sex" be performed for any other
> reason - like recreation?  Does this lessen the karmic
> responsibility because we have "birth-control" pills or other
> apparatus and procedures to prevent the natural operation of
> karmic law ?

I do not think it is that easy. The birthcontrol-pills
prevent pregnancy. It is clear that that is karmic, like
every other action. That does not mean, in my mind that
they are therefor 'bad'.

> As I understand it, the difference between white and black magic
> is the direction of our motives in acting, feeling and thinking.

obviously.

I think we agree on most points. :-)

Katinka
> ----------------------
> NHL Leeuwarden
> hesse600@tem.nhl.nl
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---
> You are currently subscribed to theos-l as: hesse600@tem.nhl.nl
> List URL - http://list.vnet.net/?enter=theos-l
> To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-theos-l-530Y@list.vnet.net
>

----------------------
NHL Leeuwarden
hesse600@tem.nhl.nl