Medlemsblad 11

Magazine Overview

Title: BREVCIRKELN
Issue: 11
Volume: MB
Date: April 1964
Publisher: BREVCIRKELN
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 4.64

This issue of Brevcirkeln, a Swedish publication focused on spiritual and parapsychological topics, contains several key articles and announcements.

Announcements and Activities

To the Participants An announcement addressed "TILL DELTAGARNA" (To the Participants) highlights the growing activities of Elisabeth Lansenoor, who plans to release a series of letters on Agni Yoga for more advanced seekers, in addition to her current teaching letters. To gauge interest, participants are asked to fill out a coupon to indicate if they wish to receive "Serie D," which includes essays on universal religion and Agni Yoga lessons. A deadline of one month is given for responses; otherwise, it will be assumed there is no interest, and the series will not be continued for those who do not respond.

Book Service The "Boktjänsten" (Book Service) is reported to be active, with a significant number of new books added. Participants are encouraged to utilize this service and help expand the book collection. Donated or loaned books should be sent to Postbox 12029, Malmö 12.

Monday Group (Måndagsgruppen) For individuals in or near Stockholm, a "Måndagsgruppen" is described as a free group seeking truth. Over the past thirteen years, it has hosted speakers from diverse communities, including Christian, Theosophical, Anthroposophical, Martinus, Rosicrucian, Ifa, and other traditions. The group meets every Monday until May 15th and will resume its autumn season on the last Monday of August. Announcements for meetings can be found in "Dagens Nyheter" under the heading "Kyrkomöten." The meetings are held at Medborgarhuset at 8:00 PM, with no membership fees but voluntary contributions. All interested individuals are welcome.

Request for Information A specific request is made regarding the origin and location of the proverb: "ON THE SANDS OF HESITATION LIE THE BLEACHED BONES OF THOSE WHO WAITED, AND THERE, RESTING, DIED." Hillevi Lindahl is seeking information and asks anyone who can help to send their answers to her at Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

Discussion on the Jürgenson Case

Defense of Mediumship Two contributors, Sven Magnusson and A.H., engage in a discussion about the "Fallet Jürgenson" (The Jürgenson Case). Sven Magnusson's earlier contribution, which apparently questioned the case by stating "There are no spirits," is met with respect but also disagreement. A.H. argues that the "spirit hypothesis" should not be dismissed outright, citing examples like the Rosemary case, where a young English girl purportedly produced over 300 speech samples in ancient Egyptian. A.H. suggests that even Björkhem, in his book "Det ockulta problemet" (The Occult Problem), considers the spirit hypothesis only as a last resort, implying a lack of objectivity in dismissing it. The article posits that humans are eternal spiritual beings and that the Jürgenson case, involving radio messages, might be generated by telekinetic effects of the medium's own psyche, but argues this is less likely than other explanations.

Jürgenson's Method and Message Jürgenson is described as a medium who does not burn incense or pray, but rather receives all incoming messages without filtering "lower impulses." This is presented as an expression of objectivity. The depiction of the afterlife is described as rich and varied, encompassing selfless service as well as "burlesque jokes and pranks." The phenomenon of flying saucers is also linked to Jürgenson's work, suggesting that a "wise man from the East" confirmed the reality of Jürgenson's claims. The American "4-D interpretation" that flying saucers come from the etheric world is supported if it can be shown that some come from the world where life after death takes place, which is considered a type of etheric world.

Jürgenson as a Prophet A.H. personally considers Jürgenson to be Sweden's great prophet of the new era, describing him as technical, sober, and completely lawful. His method is presented as teachable and capable of confounding Swedish technocrats. The article draws a parallel between Jürgenson's work and that of Campbell-Best in Winchester, who is said to heal the sick as Jesus taught. The author suggests that such work in Sweden might risk being stopped by the Royal Medical Board, concluding that "Our country has the prophets it deserves."

Contacting Jürgenson Readers interested in Jürgenson are encouraged to contact him at his home in Mölnbo. The author believes that anyone seeking truth with honest intentions will be welcomed.

Operational Changes and Financial Matters

Brevcirkeln's Growth and Distribution Brevcirkeln now has approximately 300 participants. To manage the workload, the printing, sorting, and distribution of the circle letters will be handled by numerous willing hands in Malmö starting with this issue. The address for correspondence remains Fack 1209, Bromma 12. This change is hoped to provide significantly increased opportunities to accept new participants, and readers are encouraged to recommend Brevcirkeln.

Financial Situation The economic situation of Brevcirkeln is described as gradually worsening despite considerable frugality. The primary reason identified is that more than half of the participants have not found it necessary to provide any financial support. While the organization might have expected a different distribution of the financial burden, they will not change the rule of fully voluntary participation. Despite the current economic challenges, they believe they can manage until the end of the year, but acknowledge that much can happen and express cautious optimism for the future.

Notiser (Notices)

Serie S - Jürgenson A notice mentions "Serie S - Jürgenson... Rymdrösterna... Hitler," referring to the title of letter number 31 in this series. It is recommended for those interested in the Jürgenson case, noting that the letter will be available in early May. It can be sent upon request, with postage and envelope costs covered by stamps. Subscriptions to this series are not accepted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Brevcirkeln are spiritualism, mediumship, and the exploration of phenomena beyond conventional scientific understanding, such as the Jürgenson case and flying saucers. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of an open mind when investigating such topics, advocating for the spirit hypothesis and challenging skepticism. The publication also functions as a community hub, facilitating communication among like-minded individuals through its book service, study groups, and correspondence. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for spiritual exploration, encouraging participation, and seeking financial support for its continued operation, while maintaining a commitment to voluntary contributions.