From: jeffjc@cs.mcgill.ca (Jeffrey CHANCE)
Newsgroups: talk.religion.newage
Subject: Re: Share International magazine:  November 1992 issue
Date: 22 Nov 92 15:40:50 GMT
Organization: SOCS - Mcgill University, Montreal, Canada

While I usually try to get along with others even if I do not
agree with them, I can't resist flaming this post.
But before I flame you Raymond, I want to qualify my
statements by saying that Im sure the Maitreya group means
well and that his presence his having a positive influence on
the earth. But what bothers me is the way Maitreya is presented
as some higher-than-all singularly important person. 


Raymond_Shaw@mindlink.bc.ca (Raymond Shaw) wrote:

>
>This is an abridged, electronic version of SHARE INTERNATIONAL magazine. The
>magazine has a non-paid staff only, carries no advertisements and is
>published by SHARE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, a non-profit, non-governmental
>organization in association with the United Nations.

This is entirely misleading. You have said that the Foundation is
a non-governmental organization (NGO) and as such can exchange 
information with other NGOs and with offices at the UN. Fine, but
the UN really has nothing to do with the Foundation, does it? You
just send stuff to them and ask for stuff because you are entitled
to it as an NGO. But any NGO can do this. The UN itself has taken
no initiative or made no formal sanction of the Foundation.

>
>WAITING FOR THE NEW
>by the Master --,  through Benjamin Creme
>
>        The world is waiting.  Not with bated breath but with a growing sense
>that events are moving towards a crisis, the outcome of which is unclear.  No
>one knows how things will turn.  The professionals, politicians and
>economists alike, flounder helplessly in the cross-currents, unable to plan
>in theconflicting directions they are forced to take.  Daily, new problems

>Chaos
>
>        Nothing can halt this slide towards chaos, as market forces crush the
>life of men in their unholy grip.  Nothing can save this civilization, based

I feel your world view here is a bit darker than is actually the case.
Many positive things have been happening in the world too, you know.

>Storm
>
>        Into the centre of the storm this group of Elder Brothers is
>returning. One by one, They take Their places in your midst, ready when
>called upon to offer Their advice and help.  For centuries have They awaited
>this opportunity to work directly in the world of men.  Now They come,
>bearing gifts of wisdom and love.  Under Their leader, the Lord Maitreya,
>They will turn men away from the brink of self-destruction and open a new
>chapter in the history of the race.  From the ruins of the old, a new
>civilization will be built by human hands under the inspiration of Maitreya
>and His Group.  Fear not, for the end is already known.  Humanity will

So is the Dalai Lama one of these people "under" Lord Maitreya? How
about Mother Theresa, or Pir Vilyat Khan, or Sri Chinmoy? 
You want to offer something to the world. Great- offer, offer! But
please don't obscure the truth in doing so.

>(The Master -- is a senior member of the Hierarchy of the Masters of Wisdom;
>His name, well-known in esoteric circles, is not yet being revealed for
>various reasons.  Benjamin Creme is in constant telepathic contact with this
>Master who dictates His articles to him.)

The "Hierarchy of the Masters of Wisdom". Tell me, what is the
origin of this term? I have never seen it elsewhere except with
your SI postings. I want to know specifically, who coined the
term, who these members are, and what authority does the person
who coined the term have in saying that the "members" actually
have any real interconnection via this "hierarchy".

As I said, and you may not believe me but I mean it, Im
sure your group is a positive influence. Just the fact
that you talk about things like sharing with people, oneness
with other people proves this because it has a positive
effect on people when they think about these idea(l)s.
But you really shouldn't mislead people. There are many
people and groups in the world contributing to making
the world a better place. Maitreya is just another one
of these people. He may have more influence than your
average person, but he cannot be placed upon a pedestal
as some central figure for everybody.

Jeff
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