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As
the Theosophical Society has spread far and wide over the world, and as
members of all religions have become members of it without surrendering
the special dogmas, teachings and beliefs of their respective faiths,
it is thought desirable to emphasize the fact that there is no doctrine,
no opinion, by whomsoever taught or held, that is in any way binding on
any member of the society, none which any member is not free to accept
or reject. Approval of its three Objects is the sole condition of membership.
No teacher, or writer, from H.P.Blavatsky onwards, has any authority to impose his or her teachings or opinions on members. Every member has an equal right to follow any school of thought, but has no right to force the choice on any other. Neither a candidate for any office nor any voter can be rendered ineligible to stand or to vote, because of any opinion held, or because of membership in any school of thought. Opinions or beliefs neither bestow privileges nor inflict penalties. The
Members of the General Council earnestly request every member of the Theosophical
Society to maintain, defend and act upon these fundamental principles
of the society, and also fearlessly to exercise the right of liberty of
thought and of expression thereof, within the limits of courtesy and consideration
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