The work it has on hand and the end it keeps in view are too absorbing and too lofty to leave it the time or inclination to take part in side issues. That work and that end is the dissemination of the Fundamental Principles of the Philosophy of Theosophy, and the  exemplification in practice of those principles, through a truer realization of the SELF; a profounder conviction of Universal Broherhood. 

It holds that the unassailable basis for union among Theosophists, wherever and however situated, is "similarity of aim, purpose and  teaching," and therefore has neither Constitution, By-Laws nor Officers, the sole bond between its Associates being that basis. And it aims to disseminate this idea among Theosophists in the furtherance of Unity. 

It regards as Theosophists all those who are engaged in the true service of Humanity, without distinction of race, Creed, sex, condition or organization, and 

It welcomes to its Association all those who are in accord with its declared purposes and who desire to fit themselves, by study and otherwise, to be the better able to help and teach others. "The true Theosophist belongs to no cult or sect, yet belongs to  each and all." The following is the form signed by Associates of the United Lodge of Theosophists: Being in sympathy with the purposes of this Lodge, as set forth in its "Declaration," I hereby record my desire to be enrolled as an Associate, it being understood that such association calls for no obligation on my part other than that which I, myself, determine. 

The Three Objects of the Theosophical Movement To form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without  distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color; The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study; and The investigation of the unexplained laws of Nature and the psychical  powers latent in man.