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The [[Melchizedeks]] are the directors of that large corps of instructors--partially spiritualized will creatures and others--who function so acceptably on [[Jerusem]] and its associated worlds but especially on the seven [[mansion worlds]]. These are the detention planets, where those mortals who fail to achieve [[fusion]] with their indwelling [[Adjusters]] during the life in the flesh are rehabilitated in transient form to receive further help and to enjoy extended opportunity for continuing their strivings for spiritual attainment, those very efforts which were prematurely interrupted by [[death]]. Or if, for any other reason of hereditary handicap, unfavorable environment, or conspiracy of circumstances, this [[soul]] attainment was not completed, no matter what the reason, all who are true of purpose and worthy in [[spirit]] find themselves, as themselves, present on the continuing planets, where they must learn to master the essentials of the [[eternal]] career, to possess themselves of traits which they could not, or did not, acquire during the lifetime in the flesh.

 

 

The [[Brilliant Evening Stars]] (and their unnamed co-ordinates) frequently serve as [[teachers]] in the various educational enterprises of the universe, including those sponsored by the [[Melchizedeks]]. Also do the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] collaborate, and they impart the touches of [[Paradise]] perfection to these progressive training schools. But all these activities are not exclusively devoted to the advancement of ascending mortals; many are equally occupied with the progressive training of the native spirit personalities of [[Nebadon]].

The [[Brilliant Evening Stars]] (and their unnamed co-ordinates) frequently serve as [[teachers]] in the various educational enterprises of the universe, including those sponsored by the [[Melchizedeks]]. Also do the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] collaborate, and they impart the touches of [[Paradise]] perfection to these progressive training schools. But all these activities are not exclusively devoted to the advancement of ascending mortals; many are equally occupied with the progressive training of the native spirit personalities of [[Nebadon]].

 

The Melchizedek Sons conduct upward of thirty different educational centers on [[Jerusem]]. These training schools begin with the college of self-evaluation and end with the schools of [[Jerusem]] citizenship, wherein the [[Material Sons and Daughters]] join with the Melchizedeks and others in their supreme effort to qualify the mortal survivors for the assumption of the high responsibilities of [[representative government]]. The entire universe is organized and administered on the representative plan. Representative government is the [[divine]] ideal of self-government among non-perfect beings.

The Melchizedek Sons conduct upward of thirty different educational centers on [[Jerusem]]. These training schools begin with the college of self-evaluation and end with the schools of [[Jerusem]] citizenship, wherein the [[Material Sons and Daughters]] join with the Melchizedeks and others in their supreme effort to qualify the mortal survivors for the assumption of the high responsibilities of [[representative government]]. The entire universe is organized and administered on the representative plan. Representative government is the [[divine]] ideal of self-government among non-perfect beings.

There are many elective bodies on Jerusem, and they are voted into authority from time to time by three orders of citizenship--the [[Material Sons and Daughters]], the [[seraphim]] and their associates, including [[midway creatures]], and the [[ascending mortals]]. To receive nomination for representative honor a candidate must have gained requisite recognition from the Melchizedek schools of administration.

There are many elective bodies on Jerusem, and they are voted into authority from time to time by three orders of citizenship--the [[Material Sons and Daughters]], the [[seraphim]] and their associates, including [[midway creatures]], and the [[ascending mortals]]. To receive nomination for representative honor a candidate must have gained requisite recognition from the Melchizedek schools of administration.

 

[[Suffrage]] is universal on Jerusem among these three groups of citizenship, but the vote is differentially cast in accordance with the recognized and duly registered personal possession of [[mota]]--morontia wisdom. The vote cast at a Jerusem election by any one personality has a value ranging from one up to one thousand. ''Jerusem citizens are thus classified in accordance with their mota achievement.''

[[Suffrage]] is universal on Jerusem among these three groups of citizenship, but the vote is differentially cast in accordance with the recognized and duly registered personal possession of [[mota]]--morontia wisdom. The vote cast at a Jerusem election by any one personality has a value ranging from one up to one thousand. ''Jerusem citizens are thus classified in accordance with their mota achievement.''

From time to time Jerusem citizens present themselves to the Melchizedek examiners, who certify to their attainment of morontia wisdom. Then they go before the examining corps of the Brilliant Evening Stars or their designates, who ascertain the degree of spirit insight. Next they appear in the presence of the [[four and twenty counselors]] and their associates, who pass upon their status of experiential attainment of socialization. These three factors are then carried to the citizenship registrars of representative government, who quickly compute the mota status and assign suffrage qualifications in accordance therewith.

From time to time Jerusem citizens present themselves to the Melchizedek examiners, who certify to their attainment of morontia wisdom. Then they go before the examining corps of the Brilliant Evening Stars or their designates, who ascertain the degree of spirit insight. Next they appear in the presence of the [[four and twenty counselors]] and their associates, who pass upon their status of experiential attainment of socialization. These three factors are then carried to the citizenship registrars of representative government, who quickly compute the mota status and assign suffrage qualifications in accordance therewith.

Under the supervision of the Melchizedeks, the ascending mortals, especially those who are tardy in their personality unification on the new morontia levels, are taken in hand by the [[Material Sons]] and are given intensive training designed to rectify such deficiencies. No ascending mortal leaves the [[system]] headquarters for the more extensive and varied socialization career of the constellation until these Material Sons certify to the achievement of mota personality--an individuality combining the completed mortal existence in experiential association with the budding morontia career, both being duly blended by the spiritual overcontrol of the [[Thought Adjuster.]]

Under the supervision of the Melchizedeks, the ascending mortals, especially those who are tardy in their personality unification on the new morontia levels, are taken in hand by the [[Material Sons]] and are given intensive training designed to rectify such deficiencies. No ascending mortal leaves the [[system]] headquarters for the more extensive and varied socialization career of the constellation until these Material Sons certify to the achievement of mota personality--an individuality combining the completed mortal existence in experiential association with the budding morontia career, both being duly blended by the spiritual overcontrol of the [[Thought Adjuster]].

 

Editor's note: It is understood that a component of the Melchizedek Schools 'extend' into the unusual circumstances where the Melchizedeks assume responsiblity for the spiritual training of mortals still living on their natal worlds. Such activity is evidenced in [[The Urantia Book]], [[The Teaching Mission]], and the manifold activities of [[The Correcting Time]], including the materialization of [[The Magisterial Mission]].

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