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==Session==

==Session==

*São Carlos — SP, Brazil

*São Carlos — SP, Brazil

===Opening===  

===Lesson===  

Prolotheos: “You have not been available to me or to other [[The Teachers|Teachers]] for a long time. Your question also originated in other [[minds]] — many minds, in [[truth]] — it is most relevant any [[time]], but particularly now: “Is [[Urantia]] in for a new Great World War?” While there is no more definite [[answer]] than the one given to your Progress Group Leader by [[Samuel]] of Panoptia (“Only the Father knows”), there is some [[evidence]] (signals) that allow us to [[conjecture]] with a reasonable margin of [[certainty]], only by remembering what you already know about wars and applying it to the present day.  

Prolotheos: “You have not been available to me or to other [[The Teachers|Teachers]] for a long time. Your question also originated in other [[minds]] — many minds, in [[truth]] — it is most relevant any [[time]], but particularly now: “Is [[Urantia]] in for a new Great World War?” While there is no more definite [[answer]] than the one given to your Progress Group Leader by [[Samuel]] of Panoptia (“Only the Father knows”), there is some [[evidence]] (signals) that allow us to [[conjecture]] with a reasonable margin of [[certainty]], only by remembering what you already know about wars and applying it to the present day.  

“Also, a factor that seems to slow the [[evolution]] of new worldwide [[conflicts]] is the horrible destruction caused by the other two [[experiences]], especially with the use of [[nuclear weapons]]. However, it seems there is a tacit [[agreement]] among the world superpowers, that is, conventional weapons are tolerated, but nuclear weapons are not — except to the superpowers, being America the Sheriff of such non-verbal agreement. Still, as [[science]] spreads and [[technology]] becomes available even to small and poor countries, underdeveloped nations see in this situation a way to call [[attention]] to their needs and agendas: forcing their entrance in this selected nuclear club and so gaining bargaining [[power]]. That certainly increased the [[risk]] of nuclear conflicts and the risk of a new Worldwide War. Not [[arrogance]], but [[respect]] and [[understanding]], will help superpowers to deal with these small but [[dangerous]] nuclear threats.  

“Also, a factor that seems to slow the [[evolution]] of new worldwide [[conflicts]] is the horrible destruction caused by the other two [[experiences]], especially with the use of [[nuclear weapons]]. However, it seems there is a tacit [[agreement]] among the world superpowers, that is, conventional weapons are tolerated, but nuclear weapons are not — except to the superpowers, being America the Sheriff of such non-verbal agreement. Still, as [[science]] spreads and [[technology]] becomes available even to small and poor countries, underdeveloped nations see in this situation a way to call [[attention]] to their needs and agendas: forcing their entrance in this selected nuclear club and so gaining bargaining [[power]]. That certainly increased the [[risk]] of nuclear conflicts and the risk of a new Worldwide War. Not [[arrogance]], but [[respect]] and [[understanding]], will help superpowers to deal with these small but [[dangerous]] nuclear threats.  

“Finally, take a look at the role of [[religions]] and [[ideologies]] in the genesis of major conflicts. If they are not the provokers, they certainly are the supporters. Religious and ideological [[fanaticism]] is rapidly overspreading through the radical Islamism and the White-Supremacism. No religion or ideology is exempt from [[becoming]] [[radical]] and being used to justify wars. Simply to counter [[discourse]] or violently repress these fanaticisms is not enough or [[wise]] to prevent their spread because they feed on being combated, as well noted by the Jewish teacher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamaliel Gamaliel] at the beginning of the Christian Era. Religious and ideological fanaticism has and may again bring [[humanity]] to the brink of a worldwide war. Radicalisms are fought with their [[opposite]], [[dialogue]] and [[tolerance]], but intelligent and effective ones, that [[touch]] and instigate supernal [[values]] in people and help them to reconsider their destructive [[course]] of [[action]].  

“Finally, take a look at the role of [[religions]] and [[ideologies]] in the genesis of major conflicts. If they are not the provokers, they certainly are the supporters. Religious and ideological [[fanaticism]] is rapidly overspreading through the radical Islamism and the White-Supremacism. No religion or ideology is exempt from [[becoming]] [[radical]] and being used to justify wars. Simply to counter [[discourse]] or violently repress these fanaticisms is not enough or [[wise]] to prevent their spread because they feed on being combated, as well noted by the Jewish teacher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamaliel Gamaliel] at the beginning of the Christian Era. Religious and ideological fanaticism has and may again bring [[humanity]] to the brink of a worldwide war. Radicalisms are fought with their [[opposite]], [[dialogue]] and [[tolerance]], but intelligent and effective ones, that [[touch]] and instigate supernal [[values]] in people and help them to reconsider their destructive [[course]] of [[action]].

 

===Closing===

===Closing===

“Therefore, my pupil, I join [[Samuel]] of Panoptia in saying, “Only God knows”, if you are at the brink of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_III WWIII]. We all, both low and High, pray and work that no more will come, but as you well know, it doesn’t help that your human race is still incredibly immature. Besides, even [[the Father]] resists interfering with the sacred human [[free will]] and, although there is much [[celestial]] and [[divine]] [[pressure]] to the contrary, it is well possible that a new Great War is in the making on [[Urantia]] — “But only God Knows”. These signals make us suspect that, yes, it is lurking to appear, but also they help you to [[focus]] on what may be done to prevent it. I am Prolotheos, your tutor and teacher on High. [[Peace]]!”

“Therefore, my pupil, I join [[Samuel]] of Panoptia in saying, “Only God knows”, if you are at the brink of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_III WWIII]. We all, both low and High, pray and work that no more will come, but as you well know, it doesn’t help that your human race is still incredibly immature. Besides, even [[the Father]] resists interfering with the sacred human [[free will]] and, although there is much [[celestial]] and [[divine]] [[pressure]] to the contrary, it is well possible that a new Great War is in the making on [[Urantia]] — “But only God Knows”. These signals make us suspect that, yes, it is lurking to appear, but also they help you to [[focus]] on what may be done to prevent it. I am Prolotheos, your tutor and teacher on High. [[Peace]]!”