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[[Urantia]] has inherited many [[confused]] conceptions of God. [[Christianity]] has splintered into hundreds of [[sects]] and religion must [[progress]], religion must come to an understanding with all other religions. Let them all [[agree]] that God is love and release the God of [[vengeance]], the God of [[war]] to the past. The idea that God the Father would want or [[sanction]] his children to kill one another is repugnant in [[the universe]]. God does not will that there should be war on [[earth]]. God is also [[peace]]. [[Islam]] means peace and [[surrender]] to peace. This is something all Christians can recognize and understand.

[[Urantia]] has inherited many [[confused]] conceptions of God. [[Christianity]] has splintered into hundreds of [[sects]] and religion must [[progress]], religion must come to an understanding with all other religions. Let them all [[agree]] that God is love and release the God of [[vengeance]], the God of [[war]] to the past. The idea that God the Father would want or [[sanction]] his children to kill one another is repugnant in [[the universe]]. God does not will that there should be war on [[earth]]. God is also [[peace]]. [[Islam]] means peace and [[surrender]] to peace. This is something all Christians can recognize and understand.

Perhaps this terrible [[tragedy]] will bring a [[recognition]] that will end wars between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism Protestants] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism Catholics], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Europe#Holy_wars wars that have ravaged Europe for centuries] and still continue on a low level in various places. Let the two halves of the original church, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Europe#A_divided_church Eastern and the Western], reconcile.

Perhaps this terrible [[tragedy]] will bring a [[recognition]] that will end wars between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism Protestants] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism Catholics], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Europe#Holy_wars wars that have ravaged Europe for centuries] and still continue on a low level in various places. Let the two halves of the original church, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Europe#A_divided_church Eastern and the Western], reconcile.

We pray that your world will have [[wisdom]] and that your [[leadership]] will be [[enlightened]] as you move into this new century. The world will continue to have preferred religious [[practices]] and differing theological [[ideas]] throughout [[future]] time. But there can be a [[faith]] which [[transcend]]s these things, a basic recognition that all [[human being]]s are the sons and daughters of God and that each human being is [[responsible]] for the others as brothers and sisters on one world.

We pray that your world will have [[wisdom]] and that your [[leadership]] will be [[enlightened]] as you move into this new century. The world will continue to have preferred religious [[practices]] and differing theological [[ideas]] throughout [[future]] time. But there can be a [[faith]] which [[transcend]]s these things, a basic recognition that all [[human being]]s are the sons and daughters of God and that each human being is [[responsible]] for the others as brothers and sisters on one world.

This is an [[opportunity]] to hold those high [[values]] aloft, to live by them in your lives, and to cherish each other for in this dreadful time all peoples are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New Yorkers], all peoples are brethren. Are there questions at this time?

This is an [[opportunity]] to hold those high [[values]] aloft, to live by them in your lives, and to cherish each other for in this dreadful time all peoples are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New Yorkers], all peoples are brethren. Are there questions at this time?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[War]]''''', '''''[[World Government]]'''''====

===='''''[[War]]''''', '''''[[World Government]]'''''====

Q: Are there any ways, considering the circumstances, that we could take [[advantage]] of what is happening right now in terms of presenting the book? I am just wondering if the [[Muslims]] would be more [[receptive]]. I am finding that Christians are not changing much, at least the ones I am in touch with. They are not responsive to it.

Q: Are there any ways, considering the circumstances, that we could take [[advantage]] of what is happening right now in terms of presenting the book? I am just wondering if the [[Muslims]] would be more [[receptive]]. I am finding that Christians are not changing much, at least the ones I am in touch with. They are not responsive to it.

Ham: Well, the [[Urantia book]] may take [[root]] in some [[surprising]] places. It is making great [[progress]] among [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language Spanish speaking peoples] and is projected to make fairly good gains in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia] and some parts of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa Africa]. But this will take time.

Ham: Well, the [[Urantia book]] may take [[root]] in some [[surprising]] places. It is making great [[progress]] among [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language Spanish speaking peoples] and is projected to make fairly good gains in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia] and some parts of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa Africa]. But this will take time.

Q: I have always thought that in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China China] all those [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_religion traditional religions] have been stamped out and wondered if some day that might not be a really [[fertile]] place for the [[Urantia Book]].

Q: I have always thought that in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China China] all those [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_religion traditional religions] have been stamped out and wondered if some day that might not be a really [[fertile]] place for the [[Urantia Book]].

Ham: You may very well be correct.

Ham: You may very well be correct.

Q: Ham could I have a personal message tonight and could you address any messages I might have received regarding [[Michael]]?

Q: Ham could I have a personal message tonight and could you address any messages I might have received regarding [[Michael]]?

Ham: Of course, my son. Please be at ease concerning these things. [[The Master’s spirit]] is here in very great [[force]]. This change, this opening of [[the circuits]] and the arrival of Michael’s spirit in greater amplitude than before, has caused many people to [[predict]] [[Second Coming|his return]] and to think of his physical return as being imminent. There are some who believe his spirit inhabits there bodies, they speak for him. There are some who are [[preparing]] a place for his coming, much like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mormonism Mormons did in the 19th century]. There are many [[strange]] [[predictions]] of his coming, times, methods, things of this nature. But the [[truth]] is, should Michael return in some form that is materially visible, he has not made such an announcement and perhaps would not. [[The Master]] has a [[Nebadon|vast universe]] to care for. His spirit is with each of those children on his many worlds. He loves all his children and wishes for them to [[recognize]] him. But, these [[conversions]] must come not from [[miracles]], not from overwhelming [[awe]], but from the [[gradual]] acknowledgment of his spirit. It is my understanding, which is not always completely correct, that [[the Master]] will rule [[this planet]] not from a [[throne]] of gold in [[Jerusalem]], but rather he will rule in the spirit as he rules many others in the spirit.

Ham: Of course, my son. Please be at ease concerning these things. [[The Master’s spirit]] is here in very great [[force]]. This change, this opening of [[the circuits]] and the arrival of Michael’s spirit in greater amplitude than before, has caused many people to [[predict]] [[Second Coming|his return]] and to think of his physical return as being imminent. There are some who believe his spirit inhabits there bodies, they speak for him. There are some who are [[preparing]] a place for his coming, much like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mormonism Mormons did in the 19th century]. There are many [[strange]] [[predictions]] of his coming, times, methods, things of this nature. But the [[truth]] is, should Michael return in some form that is materially visible, he has not made such an announcement and perhaps would not. [[The Master]] has a [[Nebadon|vast universe]] to care for. His spirit is with each of those children on his many worlds. He loves all his children and wishes for them to [[recognize]] him. But, these [[conversions]] must come not from [[miracles]], not from overwhelming [[awe]], but from the [[gradual]] acknowledgment of his spirit. It is my understanding, which is not always completely correct, that [[the Master]] will rule [[this planet]] not from a [[throne]] of gold in [[Jerusalem]], but rather he will rule in the spirit as he rules many others in the spirit.

Q: Ham, Jeff W. wanted me to ask for a message for him.

Q: Ham, Jeff W. wanted me to ask for a message for him.

Q: Yes, I am sure it is.

Q: Yes, I am sure it is.

===='''''[[United States]]'''''====

===='''''[[United States]]'''''====

Q: Ham, Your words for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States] were really comforting and [[healing]], but I would like to comment on your words about this "[[divine]] [[destiny]]" task of the United States for the world. I have been in [[America]] twice and I noticed that a lot of people think that their nation really rules the world. Of course the United States are strong [[economically]], and they have so much influence on [[military]] and [[political]] issues around the world, but I think it is exaggerated to say they should be the example for the rest of the world.

Q: Ham, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2001-09-16-The_911_Attacks#911.2C_United_States Your words] for the [[United States]] were really comforting and [[healing]], but I would like to comment on your words about this "[[divine]] [[destiny]]" task of the United States for the world. I have been in [[America]] twice and I noticed that a lot of people think that their nation really rules the world. Of course the United States are strong [[economically]], and they have so much influence on [[military]] and [[political]] issues around the world, but I think it is exaggerated to say they should be the example for the rest of the world.

During my [[visits]] I met the most wonderful and [[spiritual]] people, but I really had to shake my head about some of their [[ideas]] of being in 'The Land of the Free'. I think a lot of people in [[America]] who think themselves being free, are quite restricted, especially about the [[beautiful]] human [[body]], the sacred [[temple]] that God has given us to walk the earth...But also things in daily life [[shocked]] me: it seems to me that everything must be big, fast, more, bigger, faster, in the United States, as if the outside is more important than the inside.

During my [[visits]] I met the most wonderful and [[spiritual]] people, but I really had to shake my head about some of their [[ideas]] of being in 'The Land of the Free'. I think a lot of people in [[America]] who think themselves being free, are quite restricted, especially about the [[beautiful]] human [[body]], the sacred [[temple]] that God has given us to walk the earth...But also things in daily life [[shocked]] me: it seems to me that everything must be big, fast, more, bigger, faster, in the United States, as if the outside is more important than the inside.

I know there are people living in a very nice car to have [[status]], but do not have a house because they're [[poor]]!

I know there are people living in a very nice car to have [[status]], but do not have a house because they're [[poor]]!

There is no good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security social security] system, health insurance, etc. I these cases I really don't want the United States to be the example for the rest of the world!!!

There is no good [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security social security] system, health insurance, etc. I these cases I really don't want the United States to be the example for the rest of the world!!!

It would be more reliable to me if they show [[vulnerability]] instead of pretending they are more [[powerful]] than the rest of the world!

It would be more reliable to me if they show [[vulnerability]] instead of pretending they are more [[powerful]] than the rest of the world!

Don't get me wrong, I love [[America]] and I pray for all the people of the United States, but I think they should also [[observe]] the [[good]] things that are going on in the rest of the world and learn from that as well.

Don't get me wrong, I love [[America]] and I pray for all the people of the United States, but I think they should also [[observe]] the [[good]] things that are going on in the rest of the world and learn from that as well.

Ham: Yes, my daughter, you are certainly correct that many people have mistaken [[ideals]] and [[ideas]] in the United States as well as the rest of the world. But also, there is an [[inherently]] mistaken assumption passed down from the revolutionary era through [[socialism]] to the [[modern]] age and that is that the powerless are morally superior to the powerful. This was an [[inversion]] of an earlier assumption from the age of [[monarchy]] in which the powerful [[aristocratic]] classes were thought to be [[morally]] superior to the rest of [[society]]. America was founded on the assumption that all men are pretty much equal morally, and that [[power]] corrupts these morals, especially the threat of the loss of power. Thus, American government is divided with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers#Checks_and_balances separation of powers and certain checks and balances]. America is an example of how individual potentially antagonistic states can federate and be peaceful. America is an example of how [[minority]] rights can be protected under [[majority]] rule. Of course, there are many things imperfect about American and Americans. But, these [[principles]] which bind the American States together are sound. [[71:8|The administration of the universe is divided into judicial, a kind of legislative and executive powers]]. This separation and the further [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_and_state separation of church and state] which enables all the [[religions]] of the world to live in peace in this country, is truly exemplary and commendable. The nation states of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe] have much to offer American and the world. It was in a [[political]] sense, that I was speaking, not in a [[moral]] or a sense that [[individuals]] are superior anywhere in the world.

Ham: Yes, my daughter, you are certainly correct that many people have mistaken [[ideals]] and [[ideas]] in the United States as well as the rest of the world. But also, there is an [[inherently]] mistaken assumption passed down from the revolutionary era through [[socialism]] to the [[modern]] age and that is that the powerless are morally superior to the powerful. This was an [[inversion]] of an earlier assumption from the age of [[monarchy]] in which the powerful [[aristocratic]] classes were thought to be [[morally]] superior to the rest of [[society]]. America was founded on the assumption that all men are pretty much equal morally, and that [[power]] corrupts these morals, especially the threat of the loss of power. Thus, American government is divided with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers#Checks_and_balances separation of powers and certain checks and balances]. America is an example of how individual potentially antagonistic states can federate and be peaceful. America is an example of how [[minority]] rights can be protected under [[majority]] rule. Of course, there are many things imperfect about American and Americans. But, these [[principles]] which bind the American States together are sound. [[71:8|The administration of the universe is divided into judicial, a kind of legislative and executive powers]]. This separation and the further [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_and_state separation of church and state] which enables all the [[religions]] of the world to live in peace in this country, is truly exemplary and commendable. The nation states of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe] have much to offer American and the world. It was in a [[political]] sense, that I was speaking, not in a [[moral]] or a sense that [[individuals]] are superior anywhere in the world.

Q: Is it possible for me to get a personal message?

Q: Is it possible for me to get a personal message?

===Closing===

===Closing===

Are there any further questions? Very well then, as always, my love and my prayers are with you each. You are all doing well and in this time of heightened anxiety you have all acquitted yourselves with courage and with an increased understanding. Be at peace my children, farewell.

Are there any further questions? Very well then, as always, my [[love]] and my [[prayers]] are with you each. You are all doing well and in this time of heightened [[anxiety]] you have all acquitted yourselves with [[courage]] and with an increased [[understanding]]. Be at [[peace]] my children, farewell.

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