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If you feel that the laws of the land are infringing upon the laws of God, then we perhaps ought to have another conversation, but for now I will say that you have empathized and sympathized and felt understanding and indeed learned to [[love]] in this [[experience]]. You are becoming wizened in this [[process]].
 
If you feel that the laws of the land are infringing upon the laws of God, then we perhaps ought to have another conversation, but for now I will say that you have empathized and sympathized and felt understanding and indeed learned to [[love]] in this [[experience]]. You are becoming wizened in this [[process]].
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Remember that the mature civilization has a duty to uphold its civilization. You have, as a civilization, come far from the days, as you discussed earlier, of [[cannibalism]]. Granted your government has a long way to go before we can truly say that it is ruled by the [[Most Highs]] in all regards, but as a [[citizen]] of the realm, it is your duty and your responsibility and your privilege to uphold your [[society]].
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Remember that the mature civilization has a duty to uphold its civilization. You have, as a civilization, come far from the days, as you discussed earlier, of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibalism cannibalism]. Granted your government has a long way to go before we can truly say that it is ruled by the [[Most Highs]] in all regards, but as a [[citizen]] of the realm, it is your duty and your responsibility and your privilege to uphold your [[society]].
    
As an individual you may have [[feelings]] -- [[compassion]], [[passion]]s and so forth -- but these are a [[personal]] matter. In the [[context]] in which you serve, you are representing your government, your people, your civilization as it has evolved, as you hope to continue to evolve to maintain [[peace]] and order for all. The results of your decision are then consolidated with the decisions of your peers and the results will be presented to the [[judge]] who will follow the [[law]] as it also is presented to him.
 
As an individual you may have [[feelings]] -- [[compassion]], [[passion]]s and so forth -- but these are a [[personal]] matter. In the [[context]] in which you serve, you are representing your government, your people, your civilization as it has evolved, as you hope to continue to evolve to maintain [[peace]] and order for all. The results of your decision are then consolidated with the decisions of your peers and the results will be presented to the [[judge]] who will follow the [[law]] as it also is presented to him.
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TOMAS: Remember that laughter is the antidote for exaltation of the [[ego]] and we have some very wholesome, healthy and colorful egos at the table. It is refreshing to let down our reserve and our facades and laugh and bask in the comfort of knowing each other in the lack of [[negative]] [[judgment]] we place upon each other and just being [[divine]] children together.
 
TOMAS: Remember that laughter is the antidote for exaltation of the [[ego]] and we have some very wholesome, healthy and colorful egos at the table. It is refreshing to let down our reserve and our facades and laugh and bask in the comfort of knowing each other in the lack of [[negative]] [[judgment]] we place upon each other and just being [[divine]] children together.
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===Closing===
 
===Closing===
 
Divine children, I will make my departure. I would like to say in good [[humor]], also, that our Lord Michael is truly a wondrous Creator, for he has such Undying Hope for us. Farewell.
 
Divine children, I will make my departure. I would like to say in good [[humor]], also, that our Lord Michael is truly a wondrous Creator, for he has such Undying Hope for us. Farewell.