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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening Prayer: "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]"

Opening Prayer: "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]"

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]]. As with every Sunday gathering, I am overwhelmed and in [[appreciation]] for you and your [[love]], your coming together as a [[group]]. This was a special occasion for D3, and yet you all came in and made yourselves ready. I enjoyed also [[listening]] to the innocent [[voices]] of [[children]] while I was with D3. And the [[beauty]], the [[harmony]], the love that these children have in their [[innocence]] was [[inspiring]] to those in attendance and to myself. And the [[songs]] they sang were in [[essence]] the [[angels]] of this [[plane]]. You who have known children and their [[beautiful]] [[voices]] know what I speak of. Their last song, '[http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/l/lettherebepeaceonearth.shtml Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me]', is part of the [[message]] I wish to bring to you today.

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]]. As with every Sunday gathering, I am overwhelmed and in [[appreciation]] for you and your [[love]], your coming together as a [[group]]. This was a special occasion for D3, and yet you all came in and made yourselves ready. I enjoyed also [[listening]] to the innocent [[voices]] of [[children]] while I was with D3. And the [[beauty]], the [[harmony]], the love that these children have in their [[innocence]] was [[inspiring]] to those in attendance and to myself. And the [[songs]] they sang were in [[essence]] the [[angels]] of this [[plane]]. You who have known children and their [[beautiful]] [[voices]] know what I speak of. Their last song, '[https://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/l/lettherebepeaceonearth.shtml Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me]', is part of the [[message]] I wish to bring to you today.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Nurture]]'''''====

===='''''[[Nurture]]'''''====

And I have spoken with several of you about using [[language]] that will not be so [[gender]] related. And you have probably noticed in the last few lessons when we speak of [[personhood]], personkind, rather than [[mankind]]. But know that this is just [[words]]. That in the whole [[picture]] in God's [[universe]] there is no concern for [[gender]]. One is not better than the other. Rather the two [[together]] make the whole; that without one [[gender]] the other would not be complete. It is the beautiful combination of two that produce life. It is the [[beautiful]] [[combination]] of two that carry forth [[progress]] on this [[earth]].

And I have spoken with several of you about using [[language]] that will not be so [[gender]] related. And you have probably noticed in the last few lessons when we speak of [[personhood]], personkind, rather than [[mankind]]. But know that this is just [[words]]. That in the whole [[picture]] in God's [[universe]] there is no concern for [[gender]]. One is not better than the other. Rather the two [[together]] make the whole; that without one [[gender]] the other would not be complete. It is the beautiful combination of two that produce life. It is the [[beautiful]] [[combination]] of two that carry forth [[progress]] on this [[earth]].

And know that the [[Urantia Book]] is not being [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexism sexist] by referring to [[language]] which seems to imply so. Rather [[understand]] that when this [[book]] was [[written]] "mankind" was what was used. Personkind at that time would not have been understood. But as you have progressed in this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century last century] to bring up the level of [[gender]] so there is more [[equity]], than language too will change to [[encompass]] this change in [[evolution]]. And I ask you all to be those who help bring this inequity more to an even plane, so that there is not considered one [[Gender|sex]] better than the other, for this is not so.

And know that the [[Urantia Book]] is not being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexism sexist] by referring to [[language]] which seems to imply so. Rather [[understand]] that when this [[book]] was [[written]] "mankind" was what was used. Personkind at that time would not have been understood. But as you have progressed in this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century last century] to bring up the level of [[gender]] so there is more [[equity]], than language too will change to [[encompass]] this change in [[evolution]]. And I ask you all to be those who help bring this inequity more to an even plane, so that there is not considered one [[Gender|sex]] better than the other, for this is not so.

And you see, there has been a [[change]] also in the nurturing [[pattern]]. When [[women]] have become [[liberated]] on one end, so have men. And men are freed to display more nurturing [[qualities]] to one another. And so as this is leveled out, this inequality of the sexes, then you will see that on many levels, many planes, things will be made better for both of you. But know that the [[First Source and Center]], God has no concern for [[gender]] in the fact that both are [[equal]], both are necessities, both are part of His [[wondrous]] [[plan]].

And you see, there has been a [[change]] also in the nurturing [[pattern]]. When [[women]] have become [[liberated]] on one end, so have men. And men are freed to display more nurturing [[qualities]] to one another. And so as this is leveled out, this inequality of the sexes, then you will see that on many levels, many planes, things will be made better for both of you. But know that the [[First Source and Center]], God has no concern for [[gender]] in the fact that both are [[equal]], both are necessities, both are part of His [[wondrous]] [[plan]].

And on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothers_day this day] that we [[honor]] [[mothers]], who in the past have been the prime nurturers, let us begin to put aside this notion that it is just the [[mother]] that can nurture, but the [[father]] as well; that it is part of [[God]]'s plan for there to be [[Michael|the Father]] and the [[Mother spirit]] to come together, to [[support]] one another, to uphold one another, to [[love]] and to provide all those things that each other needs; so that as you [[progress]], you of the [[male]] sex can feel [[wonderful]] about being a nourisher; that nurturing can be a part of your being as well as that of the [[mother]]. And it is through this [[harmonizing]] and bringing [[together]] of the sexes that there will be brought about another kind of [[peace]] where there will not be the warring between the [[genders]] but a plane where you can come together and [[respect]] each other for what you are and who you are.

And on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothers_day this day] that we [[honor]] [[mothers]], who in the past have been the prime nurturers, let us begin to put aside this notion that it is just the [[mother]] that can nurture, but the [[father]] as well; that it is part of [[God]]'s plan for there to be [[Michael|the Father]] and the [[Mother spirit]] to come together, to [[support]] one another, to uphold one another, to [[love]] and to provide all those things that each other needs; so that as you [[progress]], you of the [[male]] sex can feel [[wonderful]] about being a nourisher; that nurturing can be a part of your being as well as that of the [[mother]]. And it is through this [[harmonizing]] and bringing [[together]] of the sexes that there will be brought about another kind of [[peace]] where there will not be the warring between the [[genders]] but a plane where you can come together and [[respect]] each other for what you are and who you are.

The [[First Source and Center]], God, is the prime nurturer of the [[universe]]. His love is that universal [[truth]] which you on this [[beautiful]] day of honoring the nurturing [[parent]], the nurturing [[seed]] in each one of you, take a [[moment]] to feel the love of [[the Father]]; that in His infinite [[love]] and [[wisdom]] there are so many facets that contribute to your whole [[being]].

The [[First Source and Center]], God, is the prime nurturer of the [[universe]]. His love is that universal [[truth]] which you on this [[beautiful]] day of honoring the nurturing [[parent]], the nurturing [[seed]] in each one of you, take a [[moment]] to feel the love of [[the Father]]; that in His infinite [[love]] and [[wisdom]] there are so many facets that contribute to your whole [[being]].

And so I say, we should not just [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothers_day honor the mothers today], rather the [[parent]], the parent in all of you. And what does this mean? The parent is one who, again, [[symbolizes]] [[love]], [[compassion]], [[mercy]], [[forgiveness]], [[tolerance]], [[support]]. And know that as you are able to display these [[qualities]] outwardly to everyone, then will there be [[peace]] on earth and it will have begun with you. I will now answer [[questions]]."  

And so I say, we should not just [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothers_day honor the mothers today], rather the [[parent]], the parent in all of you. And what does this mean? The parent is one who, again, [[symbolizes]] [[love]], [[compassion]], [[mercy]], [[forgiveness]], [[tolerance]], [[support]]. And know that as you are able to display these [[qualities]] outwardly to everyone, then will there be [[peace]] on earth and it will have begun with you. I will now answer [[questions]]."  

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

C2: "Daniel, this is C2."

C2: "Daniel, this is C2."

Daniel: "Hello, C2."  

Daniel: "Hello, C2."  

C2: "I very much want to thank you for your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender-neutral_language inclusive language]."  

C2: "I very much want to thank you for your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender-neutral_language inclusive language]."  

Daniel: "You are most welcome."

Daniel: "You are most welcome."

Daniel: "Of course [[chemical]] makeup is important. But you see, anyone who [[desires]] this or is open to this, who will allow this to happen, can through other [[mechanisms]] be allowed to hear the [[communication]]. There are, however, certain chemicals, certain [[electrical]] makeups of certain [[individuals]] that allow for easier transmission. But this does not say or exclude those who are not part of this makeup. So it is possible for all of you to be open, to be a part of this. Is this helpful?"

Daniel: "Of course [[chemical]] makeup is important. But you see, anyone who [[desires]] this or is open to this, who will allow this to happen, can through other [[mechanisms]] be allowed to hear the [[communication]]. There are, however, certain chemicals, certain [[electrical]] makeups of certain [[individuals]] that allow for easier transmission. But this does not say or exclude those who are not part of this makeup. So it is possible for all of you to be open, to be a part of this. Is this helpful?"

===='''''[[Change]]'''''====

===='''''[[Change]]'''''====

V1: "Yes Daniel, thank you. My other thought was that last week you had commented on the [[anger]] that exploded in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_riots_of_1992 Los Angeles] because of [[justice]] or lack of justice, and you had said as I [[understood]] it, and I read the transcript again, that this [[anger]] was going to become more global. And not only was this a concern to me..I was [[hoping]] our [[planet]] was on the upswing and so I was [[wondering]] if you would comment on this."

V1: "Yes Daniel, thank you. My other thought was that last week you had commented on the [[anger]] that exploded in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_riots_of_1992 Los Angeles] because of [[justice]] or lack of justice, and you had said as I [[understood]] it, and I read the transcript again, that this [[anger]] was going to become more global. And not only was this a concern to me..I was [[hoping]] our [[planet]] was on the upswing and so I was [[wondering]] if you would comment on this."

Daniel: "Yes, this could, could become more global. And I referred to [[anger]] in that, you see, the U.S. is just one country with a set of [[problems]]. As you go from country to country you find that there are many injustices. There are many [[problems]] that are within each country. And my [[reference]] to the [[fact]] that you will not see for a while a calmness. You will not see that there is [[love]] among all peoples at all times; that there will be often [[hate]], often malice toward one another, often inequities that are so great that in their expansion they create such a [[tension]] that there is a [[feeling]] of hatred that is racial, [[judicial]], [[economic]], [[religious]]. There will be many areas that need to be rectified, to be changed so that there can be true [[love]], true [[harmony]], true [[peace]] among people. And you see, what you [[witnessed]] in your country [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_riots_of_1992 last week] is something that happens all over the globe, yet when it came [[home]] to you on your own [[soil]], you felt the impact. You felt many [[emotions]] that ranged from [[sorrow]], [[anger]], [[love]], as well as of 'what can I, the [[individual]] do', a sense in a way of hopelessness. And I have spoken with you on [[hope]], that even when things look gray and dark, that you need always to hang on to it. That out of [[chaos]] and out of all the [[horror]] that went on in your country, there will be [[growth]], there will be [[change]].

Daniel: "Yes, this could, could become more global. And I referred to [[anger]] in that, you see, the U.S. is just one country with a set of [[problems]]. As you go from country to country you find that there are many injustices. There are many [[problems]] that are within each country. And my [[reference]] to the [[fact]] that you will not see for a while a calmness. You will not see that there is [[love]] among all peoples at all times; that there will be often [[hate]], often malice toward one another, often inequities that are so great that in their expansion they create such a [[tension]] that there is a [[feeling]] of hatred that is racial, [[judicial]], [[economic]], [[religious]]. There will be many areas that need to be rectified, to be changed so that there can be true [[love]], true [[harmony]], true [[peace]] among people. And you see, what you [[witnessed]] in your country [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_riots_of_1992 last week] is something that happens all over the globe, yet when it came [[home]] to you on your own [[soil]], you felt the impact. You felt many [[emotions]] that ranged from [[sorrow]], [[anger]], [[love]], as well as of 'what can I, the [[individual]] do', a sense in a way of hopelessness. And I have spoken with you on [[hope]], that even when things look gray and dark, that you need always to hang on to it. That out of [[chaos]] and out of all the [[horror]] that went on in your country, there will be [[growth]], there will be [[change]].

But it will not be until more people become like you are, building a [[foundation]] and starting to [[understand]] the concept of [[personal]] self [[responsibility]], person self accountability. And as you as individuals grow in this, as more people can become [[aware]] of this, can follow it, there will be change. There will be [[equity]]. There will be more [[love]]. There will be [[tolerance]]. And there can be that [[forgiveness]] that is so [[necessary]] now. And so my [[message]] last week was to you to know that as this [[planet]] grows more toward a [[134:5 Political Sovereignty|global government]] which will be a [[necessity]], there will be these little pockets of despair that call for people to start with home base. For once you can [[change]], and your [[attitude]], your [[reaction]], once you are in [[control]] of your [[being]] so you can act from a premise of [[action]] and not reacting, then there will be [[change]].

But it will not be until more people become like you are, building a [[foundation]] and starting to [[understand]] the concept of [[personal]] self [[responsibility]], person self accountability. And as you as individuals grow in this, as more people can become [[aware]] of this, can follow it, there will be change. There will be [[equity]]. There will be more [[love]]. There will be [[tolerance]]. And there can be that [[forgiveness]] that is so [[necessary]] now. And so my [[message]] last week was to you to know that as this [[planet]] grows more toward a [[134:5 Political Sovereignty|global government]] which will be a [[necessity]], there will be these little pockets of despair that call for people to start with home base. For once you can [[change]], and your [[attitude]], your [[reaction]], once you are in [[control]] of your [[being]] so you can act from a premise of [[action]] and not reacting, then there will be [[change]].

For you see, even you, in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_ID Pocatello], the way you reacted to this [[dilemma]] in your country, puts [[thoughts]] into the outer realm. And know that if you can start [[acting]] and [[thinking]] from a controlled premise, from one that is based on the teachings of [[Christ]] [[Michael]] on [[love]], [[forgiveness]], [[tolerance]], [[patience]], then you will see the [[actions]] of your [[brothers and sisters]] in a different light. And you will not see it in the light of [[anger]], in the light of [[hate]], in the light of [[prejudice]], intolerance, and lack of [[forgiveness]]. Rather you will see it from the [[standpoint]] of humans, of the [[person]] trying to [[change]]; of a situation that is not right that needs to be changed. But how this [[change]] is brought about is the question which you and all of [[humankind]] will be called upon to answer. For if injustices are dealt with by more injustices, you only feed the fire of [[hate]]."

For you see, even you, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_ID Pocatello], the way you reacted to this [[dilemma]] in your country, puts [[thoughts]] into the outer realm. And know that if you can start [[acting]] and [[thinking]] from a controlled premise, from one that is based on the teachings of [[Christ]] [[Michael]] on [[love]], [[forgiveness]], [[tolerance]], [[patience]], then you will see the [[actions]] of your [[brothers and sisters]] in a different light. And you will not see it in the light of [[anger]], in the light of [[hate]], in the light of [[prejudice]], intolerance, and lack of [[forgiveness]]. Rather you will see it from the [[standpoint]] of humans, of the [[person]] trying to [[change]]; of a situation that is not right that needs to be changed. But how this [[change]] is brought about is the question which you and all of [[humankind]] will be called upon to answer. For if injustices are dealt with by more injustices, you only feed the fire of [[hate]]."

V1: "Thank you Daniel. My final question had to do with two things I read this week about the goal of [[human beings]]: [[God]], [[rest]], and [[perfected]] [[service]]. And then that which we do which is part of our job or [[family]] or whatever is not [[service]], but part of our [[duty]]. And that service is beyond what is [[expected]] of us. And I'm [[wondering]] if you would comment on that."

V1: "Thank you Daniel. My final question had to do with two things I read this week about the goal of [[human beings]]: [[God]], [[rest]], and [[perfected]] [[service]]. And then that which we do which is part of our job or [[family]] or whatever is not [[service]], but part of our [[duty]]. And that service is beyond what is [[expected]] of us. And I'm [[wondering]] if you would comment on that."