Theos-Talk Archives (December 2001 Message tt00365)

<<<Spirituality that is not in conflict with clear awareness of history and all it reveals about human weakness and delusion. 
Paul>>>

I agree with you, Paul. I have enjoyed most of the historical debates, even though I don't usually care much for history. I found Brigitte's history of the early TS fascinating. Also, I have enjoyed both of your books.

The problem seems to be that some Theosophists have already placed Blavatsky on a divine pedestal and can't accept the fact that she was human like everybody else. Also, while some Theosophists preach compassion, they really aren't much different from book-burning fundamentalist Christians.

Hopefully a dispassionate history debate can continue. And why do some get so upset over the idea that Blavatsky may have used drugs? Does this picture knock her off her pedestal? How? I suspect that we all can agree that she cussed and smoked and traveled cross-country with men, so her pedestal has to be somewhat tarnished anyway. This whole business may suggest more for her followers than for Blavatsky herself. 

I think Brigitte may be on to something when she suggests that male chauvinism may have played a part in her Masters. Why shouldn't we discuss these kind of possibilities?

Jerry S.

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