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The Former Mortal.

The Former Mortal.

"The rules are still the same, Brother Mentori. The [[decrees]] from on High will always remain unchanged," speaks the ancient Paradise Citizen by the name of [[Urantia]]. "None of the [[eternal]], hard and fast [[Paradise]] [[laws]] have been altered in the Universe of [[Spacetime|Time/Space]] Universes, even before or since I was the offspring of [[animal]] parents on the planet I still happily call my treasured [[home]]."

"The rules are still the same, Brother Mentori. The [[decrees]] from on High will always remain unchanged," speaks the ancient Paradise Citizen by the name of Urantja. "None of the [[eternal]], hard and fast [[Paradise]] [[laws]] have been altered in the Universe of [[Spacetime|Time/Space]] Universes, even before or since I was the offspring of [[animal]] parents on the planet I still happily call my treasured [[home]]."

The white-haired Paradise Citizen – a newly appointed Paradise Ambassador and Advisor to the [[Planetary Prince]] of this [[experimental planet]] number 411 of Outer Universe 1807 – pauses. It seems she needs to draw a deep [[breath]] before going on, despite there being no need at all for her to breathe. She seems to sigh, although the heart-breaking [[traumas]] of her earthly existence are now far behind her.

The white-haired Paradise Citizen – a newly appointed Paradise Ambassador and Advisor to the [[Planetary Prince]] of this [[experimental planet]] number 411 of Outer Universe 1807 – pauses. It seems she needs to draw a deep [[breath]] before going on, despite there being no need at all for her to breathe. She seems to sigh, although the heart-breaking [[traumas]] of her earthly existence are now far behind her.

"She is but small, blue, brown, white and green – [[Urantia|experimental 606]] of a [[Satania|once deeply troubled system]] in the [[Orvonton|Seventh Inner Trial Universe]] that directly skirts [[Paradise]]. Her name is Urantia. There was a [[rebellion]] in the System. Then, our [[Planetary Prince]] was one of many who [[betrayed]] their mortal and existential charges. On top of all that, our [[Adamic pair]] found themselves in a near-hopeless situation, and they [[the Default|defaulted]]. But the System Sovereign/Creator made our world the venue for his [[final bestowal]], and thereby we of that blue planet, Brother Mentori, truly were the most honored of all subjects/brothers/sisters of his 10,000,000 worlds."

"She is but small, blue, brown, white and green – [[Urantia|experimental 606]] of a [[Satania|once deeply troubled system]] in the [[Orvonton|Seventh Inner Trial Universe]] that directly skirts [[Paradise]]. Her name is Urantia. There was a [[rebellion]] in the System. Then, our [[Planetary Prince]] was one of many who [[betrayed]] their mortal and existential charges. On top of all that, our [[Adamic pair]] found themselves in a near-hopeless situation, and they [[the Default|defaulted]]. But the System Sovereign/Creator made our world the venue for his [[final bestowal]], and thereby we of that blue planet, Brother Mentori, truly were the most honored of all subjects/brothers/sisters of his 10,000,000 worlds."

"How long ago, Sister [[Urantia]], was your [[animal]] life. And, pray tell, what was the cause of [[Lucifer|the system rebellion]]? Even more so do I need to know about your [[Caligastia Betrayal|world’s betrayal]]."

"How long ago, Sister Urantja, was your [[animal]] life. And, pray tell, what was the cause of [[Lucifer|the system rebellion]]? Even more so do I need to know about your [[Caligastia Betrayal|world’s betrayal]]."

"Pride, Brother Mentori. [[Pride]] was the reason for [[the rebellion]] in the first place. Impatience was the cause of our Planetary Prince’s [[betrayal]] of office, and thus of the mortal and celestial masses. I will now answer your first question. It is a mere fourteen billion years of my planet’s time since [[Adjuster fusion]] and further progress made me a [[Paradise Citizen]]."

"Pride, Brother Mentori. [[Pride]] was the reason for [[the rebellion]] in the first place. Impatience was the cause of our Planetary Prince’s [[betrayal]] of office, and thus of the mortal and celestial masses. I will now answer your first question. It is a mere fourteen billion years of my planet’s time since [[Adjuster fusion]] and further progress made me a [[Paradise Citizen]]."

"And the [[aftermath]] of the betrayal…?" Mentori enquires.

"And the aftermath of the betrayal…?" Mentori enquires.

"Wholesale [[retardation]] for all the planetary programs. Wholesale retardation of [[intellect]], moral [[values]], and [[spirituality]], it was for the animal [[40:6 The Faith Sons of God|faith-sons and daughters]] of those planets troubled by the Planetary Princes’ disloyalties. Their names -- those of the Planetary Princes -- are no longer known. Most lower-ranked Celestials fared a little better, but not by much. Some [[steadfast]] [[personalities]] are almost [[venerated]] today."

"Wholesale [[retardation]] for all the planetary programs. Wholesale retardation of [[intellect]], moral [[values]], and [[spirituality]], it was for the animal [[40:6 The Faith Sons of God|faith-sons and daughters]] of those planets troubled by the Planetary Princes’ disloyalties. Their names -- those of the Planetary Princes -- are no longer known. Most lower-ranked Celestials fared a little better, but not by much. Some [[steadfast]] [[personalities]] are almost [[venerated]] today."

"Favored are the [[mortals]], my dear Brother," Urantja replied. "We suffered from [[hunger]] and [[poverty]], the list goes on, [[discrimination]] of all kinds -- even on the [[Mansion Worlds]], still -- but we are so very lucky. We [[learned]] a lot on the way. The [[disasters]] that befell our little planet, [[Urantia]], have, one could rightly say, paid for themselves many times over in that we have [[become]] His most trusted servants."

"Favored are the [[mortals]], my dear Brother," Urantja replied. "We suffered from [[hunger]] and [[poverty]], the list goes on, [[discrimination]] of all kinds -- even on the [[Mansion Worlds]], still -- but we are so very lucky. We [[learned]] a lot on the way. The [[disasters]] that befell our little planet, [[Urantia]], have, one could rightly say, paid for themselves many times over in that we have [[become]] His most trusted servants."

"Sister Urantia, in [[confidence]] now," a seemingly troubled Mentori suggests, "be aware of my great [[appreciation]] for you and your timely mission, my dear friend. Although I supposedly outclassed ten thousand of my spiritual family, I [[perceive]] in you a teacher unequalled in my realm, in my order, among my acquaintances of countless millions of years. You have conveyed to me the message that I have become too [[proud]], but you did not say so. You have informed me I am impatient, but you hurt not my [[feelings]]. We of our created order are truly well informed, but we lack almost all [[spacetime]] [[experience]]. I thank you, Urantja, with all my [[heart]], and I would be most honored if you would consider me to be your ever-grateful friend, and be with me this evening in [[worship]]."

"Sister Urantja, in [[confidence]] now," a seemingly troubled Mentori suggests, "be aware of my great [[appreciation]] for you and your timely mission, my dear friend. Although I supposedly outclassed ten thousand of my spiritual family, I [[perceive]] in you a teacher unequalled in my realm, in my order, among my acquaintances of countless millions of years. You have conveyed to me the message that I have become too [[proud]], but you did not say so. You have informed me I am impatient, but you hurt not my [[feelings]]. We of our created order are truly well informed, but we lack almost all [[spacetime]] [[experience]]. I thank you, Urantja, with all my [[heart]], and I would be most honored if you would consider me to be your ever-grateful friend, and be with me this evening in [[worship]]."

Mentori hesitates, but just momentarily, then seems to [[assure]] himself the former mortal could be [[trusted]], and explicitly so. "We labor, Urantja, for millennia upon millennia in order to receive our Mother’s supreme mind bestowal. Again, we labor for [[eons]] to earn our Paradise Father’s Gift. I was impatient, yes, impatient, I [[confess]], and [[selfish]], and this before all else. I thank you for bringing this great [[character]] deficiency I have to my [[attention]]."

Mentori hesitates, but just momentarily, then seems to [[assure]] himself the former mortal could be [[trusted]], and explicitly so. "We labor, Urantja, for millennia upon millennia in order to receive our Mother’s supreme mind bestowal. Again, we labor for [[eons]] to earn our Paradise Father’s Gift. I was impatient, yes, impatient, I [[confess]], and [[selfish]], and this before all else. I thank you for bringing this great [[character]] deficiency I have to my [[attention]]."

"I will let evolution decide. But I shall teach love and mercy."

"I will let evolution decide. But I shall teach love and mercy."

"My dear friend," [[Urantia]] answers, "you just gave me your word. And in giving me your word I can now inform you of what is already known on [[Paradise]]. Your [[decision]] to let [[evolution]] run its [[course]], coupled with your decision to not have your name struck of the [[Paradise]] register has already made up as much as one-hundredfold for all the difficulties my [[home]] [[planet]] ever suffered so long, long ago."

"My dear friend," Urantja answers, "you just gave me your word. And in giving me your word I can now inform you of what is already known on [[Paradise]]. Your [[decision]] to let [[evolution]] run its [[course]], coupled with your decision to not have your name struck of the [[Paradise]] register has already made up as much as one-hundredfold for all the difficulties my [[home]] [[planet]] ever suffered so long, long ago."

"Urantja, I find that very hard to…"

"Urantja, I find that very hard to…"

Urantia.

Urantia.

The two now spend an hour in [[worship]] and [[meditation]]. Mentori learns a great deal about the Urantian betrayal. He is also most eager to learn more about his [[eternal]] [[future]]. Urantja is also [[eager]] about telling him all she knows, but the last word has been spoken on the subject. The Urantia ex-mortal had been briefed in great detail about what could be passed on, and what had to remain a Paradise [[secret]]. There would always be the danger of Mentori becoming complacent, and [[sabotaging]] himself. She is a rebellion tested, [[ascended mortal]] who is entrusted with the important task. Urantja has succeeded in carrying out this task, as her Paradise Superiors already knew she would.

The two now spend an hour in [[worship]] and [[meditation]]. Mentori learns a great deal about the Urantian betrayal. He is also most eager to learn more about his [[eternal]] [[future]]. Urantja is also [[eager]] about telling him all she knows, but the last word has been spoken on the subject. The [[Urantia]] ex-mortal had been briefed in great detail about what could be passed on, and what had to remain a Paradise [[secret]]. There would always be the danger of Mentori becoming complacent, and [[sabotaging]] himself. She is a rebellion tested, [[ascended mortal]] who is entrusted with the important task. Urantja has succeeded in carrying out this task, as her Paradise Superiors already knew she would.

"Tell me about [[Urantia|experimental 606]] of [[Satania]], my Sister," Mentori suggests.

"Tell me about [[Urantia|experimental 606]] of [[Satania]], my Sister," Mentori suggests.