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Bob S: Yes, that’s very clear. I guess I was [[thinking]] that if we are people who are somewhat more advanced than other mortals spiritually on [[this planet]], then we would probably have had more of those experiences, but, as you say, that is not necessarily the case, and I understand that. What you are saying though raises another question and that is if all people have some of these feelings, perhaps at a [[subconscious]] level, does that improve the [[chances]] that we can make a contact with the people we meet generally, and provide where possible, some increased spiritual help and perhaps increase their spiritual [[education]], or provide assistance to people using this potential common ability?

Bob S: Yes, that’s very clear. I guess I was [[thinking]] that if we are people who are somewhat more advanced than other mortals spiritually on [[this planet]], then we would probably have had more of those experiences, but, as you say, that is not necessarily the case, and I understand that. What you are saying though raises another question and that is if all people have some of these feelings, perhaps at a [[subconscious]] level, does that improve the [[chances]] that we can make a contact with the people we meet generally, and provide where possible, some increased spiritual help and perhaps increase their spiritual [[education]], or provide assistance to people using this potential common ability?

Rayson (Bill): Yes, you are right on target, my friend. I remind you of the [[Apostle Paul]], who, when he discovered a state to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unknown_God Unknown God in Athens, Greece], proceeded to use that as a [[connection]] to his hearers. He said "That which is [[unknown]] to you I now declare," and then preached about the [[First Source and Center]] without using that terminology, the God and Father of Jesus Christ. He was aware that there was concern that their concepts of God were incomplete. They were [[polytheists]] and so they figured they had better make a statue to any god they may have missed. Paul, wisely, was able use their [[frame of reference]] to present [[the Gospel]]. So exactly in the same fashion, if you can find the frame of reference in your friend that you have [[hopes]] of discussing, perhaps [[enlightening]], then you are [[sowing]] seeds in good soil, and that is indeed a commendable approach As far as explaining the [[Supreme]] to someone who does not know clearly the [[First Source and Center]], that might be a daunting task. (Comments and laughter.) About the many things that we covered last week, is there another topic that I can further comment upon?

Rayson (Bill): Yes, you are right on target, my friend. I remind you of the [[Apostle Paul]], who, when he discovered a state to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unknown_God Unknown God in Athens, Greece], proceeded to use that as a [[connection]] to his hearers. He said "That which is [[unknown]] to you I now declare," and then preached about the [[First Source and Center]] without using that terminology, the God and Father of Jesus Christ. He was aware that there was concern that their concepts of God were incomplete. They were [[polytheists]] and so they figured they had better make a statue to any god they may have missed. Paul, wisely, was able use their [[frame of reference]] to present [[the Gospel]]. So exactly in the same fashion, if you can find the frame of reference in your friend that you have [[hopes]] of discussing, perhaps [[enlightening]], then you are [[sowing]] seeds in good soil, and that is indeed a commendable approach As far as explaining the [[Supreme]] to someone who does not know clearly the [[First Source and Center]], that might be a daunting task. (Comments and laughter.) About the many things that we covered last week, is there another topic that I can further comment upon?

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Virginia: Rayson, I don’t know why I just [[thought]] of this. So many people whom I have experienced identify themselves as being an insignificant part, to the point that they are a drop of water finding their way to the [[ocean]] to become [[part]] of [[the whole]], and lose their own [[personal]] [[identity]] in that whole. I just saw that picture as you were talking now. How is it possible to convince someone, who believes that they’re ceasing to exist as a person, to the [[wonder]] of [[Supreme Being]] waiting for fulfillment?

Virginia: Rayson, I don’t know why I just [[thought]] of this. So many people whom I have experienced identify themselves as being an insignificant part, to the point that they are a drop of water finding their way to the [[ocean]] to become [[part]] of [[the whole]], and lose their own [[personal]] [[identity]] in that whole. I just saw that picture as you were talking now. How is it possible to convince someone, who believes that they’re ceasing to exist as a person, to the [[wonder]] of [[Supreme Being]] waiting for fulfillment?