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==PAPER 46: THE LOCAL SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS==   

==PAPER 46: THE LOCAL SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS==   

46:0.1 [[Jerusem]], the [[headquarters]] of [[Satania]], is an [[average]] [[capital]] of a [[local system]], and aside from numerous [[Anomaly|irregularities]] occasioned by the [[Lucifer rebellion]] and the [[bestowal of Michael on Urantia]], it is typical of similar [[spheres]]. Your [[local system]] has passed through some stormy [[experiences]], but it is at present being [[administered]] most [[efficiently]], and as the [[ages]] pass, the results of [[Dissonance|disharmony]] are being slowly but surely eradicated. [[Order]] and [[good will]] are being restored, and the conditions on [[Jerusem]] are more and more approaching the [[heavenly]] [[status]] of your [[traditions]], for [[the system]] [[headquarters]] is truly the [[heaven]] [[visualized]] by the [[majority]] of [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Century twentieth-century] [[religious]] believers.

46:0.1 [[Jerusem]], the [[headquarters]] of [[Satania]], is an [[average]] [[capital]] of a [[local system]], and aside from numerous [[Anomaly|irregularities]] occasioned by the [[Lucifer rebellion]] and the [[bestowal of Michael on Urantia]], it is typical of similar [[spheres]]. Your [[local system]] has passed through some stormy [[experiences]], but it is at present being [[administered]] most [[efficiently]], and as the [[ages]] pass, the results of [[Dissonance|disharmony]] are being slowly but surely eradicated. [[Order]] and [[good will]] are being restored, and the conditions on [[Jerusem]] are more and more approaching the [[heavenly]] [[status]] of your [[traditions]], for [[the system]] [[headquarters]] is truly the [[heaven]] [[visualized]] by the [[majority]] of [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Century twentieth-century] [[religious]] believers.

==46:1. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF JERUSEM==   

==46:1. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF JERUSEM==   

46:1.1 [[Jerusem]] is divided into one thousand [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latitude latitudinal] sectors and ten thousand [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longitude longitudinal] zones. The [[sphere]] has [[seven]] major [[capitals]] and seventy minor [[administrative]] [[centers]]. The [[seven]] sectional [[capitals]] are concerned with [[diverse]] [[activities]], and the [[System Sovereign]] is [[present]] in each at least once a year.

46:1.1 [[Jerusem]] is divided into one thousand [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latitude latitudinal] sectors and ten thousand [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longitude longitudinal] zones. The [[sphere]] has [[seven]] major [[capitals]] and seventy minor [[administrative]] [[centers]]. The [[seven]] sectional [[capitals]] are concerned with [[diverse]] [[activities]], and the [[System Sovereign]] is [[present]] in each at least once a year.

46:1.2 The [[standard]] [http://www.wikipedia/org/wiki/Mile mile] of [[Jerusem]] is [[equivalent]] to about [[seven]] [[Urantia]] miles. The [[standard]] [[weight]], the "gradant," is built up through the [[decimal]] system from the [[mature]] [[ultimaton]] and [[represents]] almost exactly ten [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ounce ounces] of your [[weight]]. The [[Satania]] day [[equals]] three days of [[Urantia]] [[time]], less one hour, four minutes, and fifteen seconds, that being the [[time]] of the [[axial]] [[revolution]] of [[Jerusem]]. The system year consists of one hundred [[Jerusem]] days. The [[time]] of [[the system]] is [[broadcast]] by the master [[chronoldeks]].

46:1.2 The [[standard]] [https://www.wikipedia/org/wiki/Mile mile] of [[Jerusem]] is [[equivalent]] to about [[seven]] [[Urantia]] miles. The [[standard]] [[weight]], the "gradant," is built up through the [[decimal]] system from the [[mature]] [[ultimaton]] and [[represents]] almost exactly ten [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ounce ounces] of your [[weight]]. The [[Satania]] day [[equals]] three days of [[Urantia]] [[time]], less one hour, four minutes, and fifteen seconds, that being the [[time]] of the [[axial]] [[revolution]] of [[Jerusem]]. The system year consists of one hundred [[Jerusem]] days. The [[time]] of [[the system]] is [[broadcast]] by the master [[chronoldeks]].

46:1.3 The [[energy]] of [[Jerusem]] is superbly [[controlled]] and [[circulates]] about the [[sphere]] in the zone [[channels]], which are directly fed from the [[energy]] [[charge]]s of [[space]] and expertly [[administered]] by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]. The [[natural]] [[resistance]] to the passage of these [[energies]] through the [[physical]] [[channels]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_conduction conduction] yields the [[heat]] required for the production of the equable [[temperature]] of [[Jerusem]]. The full-[[light]] temperature is maintained at about 70 degrees [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit Fahrenheit], while during the period of light [[recession]] it falls to a little lower than 50 degrees.

46:1.3 The [[energy]] of [[Jerusem]] is superbly [[controlled]] and [[circulates]] about the [[sphere]] in the zone [[channels]], which are directly fed from the [[energy]] [[charge]]s of [[space]] and expertly [[administered]] by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]. The [[natural]] [[resistance]] to the passage of these [[energies]] through the [[physical]] [[channels]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_conduction conduction] yields the [[heat]] required for the production of the equable [[temperature]] of [[Jerusem]]. The full-[[light]] temperature is maintained at about 70 degrees [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit Fahrenheit], while during the period of light [[recession]] it falls to a little lower than 50 degrees.

46:1.4 The lighting system of [[Jerusem]] should not be so [[difficult]] for you to [[comprehend]]. There are no days and nights, no [[seasons]] of heat and cold. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS power transformers] [[maintain]] one hundred thousand [[centers]] from which rarefied [[energies]] are [[projected]] upward through the [[planetary]] [[atmosphere]], undergoing certain [[changes]], until they reach the [[electric]] air-ceiling of the [[sphere]]; and then these [[energies]] are [[reflected]] back and down as a gentle, sifting, and even [[light]] of about the [[intensity]] of [[Urantia]] sunlight when the [[sun]] is shining overhead at ten o'clock in the morning.

46:1.4 The lighting system of [[Jerusem]] should not be so [[difficult]] for you to [[comprehend]]. There are no days and nights, no [[seasons]] of heat and cold. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS power transformers] [[maintain]] one hundred thousand [[centers]] from which rarefied [[energies]] are [[projected]] upward through the [[planetary]] [[atmosphere]], undergoing certain [[changes]], until they reach the [[electric]] air-ceiling of the [[sphere]]; and then these [[energies]] are [[reflected]] back and down as a gentle, sifting, and even [[light]] of about the [[intensity]] of [[Urantia]] sunlight when the [[sun]] is shining overhead at ten o'clock in the morning.

46:1.5 Under such conditions of lighting, the [[light]] [[rays]] do not seem to come from one place; they just sift out of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky sky], [[emanating]] [[equally]] from all [[space]] directions. This [[light]] is very similar to [[natural]] sunlight except that it contains very much less [[heat]]. Thus it will be [[recognized]] that such [[headquarters]] worlds are not [[luminous]] in [[space]]; if [[Jerusem]] were very near [[Urantia]], it would not be [[Invisible|visible]].

46:1.5 Under such conditions of lighting, the [[light]] [[rays]] do not seem to come from one place; they just sift out of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky sky], [[emanating]] [[equally]] from all [[space]] directions. This [[light]] is very similar to [[natural]] sunlight except that it contains very much less [[heat]]. Thus it will be [[recognized]] that such [[headquarters]] worlds are not [[luminous]] in [[space]]; if [[Jerusem]] were very near [[Urantia]], it would not be [[Invisible|visible]].

46:1.6 The [[gases]] which [[reflect]] this [[light]]-[[energy]] from the [[Jerusem]] upper [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosphere ionosphere] back to the ground are very similar to those in the [[Urantia]] upper air belts which are concerned with the [[auroral]] [[phenomena]] of your so-called ''northern lights'', although these are produced by [[different]] [[cause]]s. On [[Urantia]] it is this same [[gas]] shield which prevents the escape of the [[terrestrial]] [[broadcast]] [[waves]], [[reflecting]] them earthward when they strike this [[gas]] belt in their direct outward flight. In this way [[broadcasts]] are held near the [[surface]] as they [[journey]] through the air around your world.

46:1.6 The [[gases]] which [[reflect]] this [[light]]-[[energy]] from the [[Jerusem]] upper [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosphere ionosphere] back to the ground are very similar to those in the [[Urantia]] upper air belts which are concerned with the [[auroral]] [[phenomena]] of your so-called ''northern lights'', although these are produced by [[different]] [[cause]]s. On [[Urantia]] it is this same [[gas]] shield which prevents the escape of the [[terrestrial]] [[broadcast]] [[waves]], [[reflecting]] them earthward when they strike this [[gas]] belt in their direct outward flight. In this way [[broadcasts]] are held near the [[surface]] as they [[journey]] through the air around your world.

46:1.7 This lighting of the [[sphere]] is [[uniformly]] [[maintained]] for seventy-five per cent of the [[Jerusem]] day, and then there is a [[gradual]] [[recession]] until, at the time of minimum [[illumination]], the [[light]] is about that of your full [[moon]] on a clear night. This is the [[quiet]] hour for all [[Jerusem]]. Only the [[broadcast]]-receiving stations are in operation during this period of [[rest]] and [[rehabilitation]].

46:1.7 This lighting of the [[sphere]] is [[uniformly]] [[maintained]] for seventy-five per cent of the [[Jerusem]] day, and then there is a [[gradual]] [[recession]] until, at the time of minimum [[illumination]], the [[light]] is about that of your full [[moon]] on a clear night. This is the [[quiet]] hour for all [[Jerusem]]. Only the [[broadcast]]-receiving stations are in operation during this period of [[rest]] and [[rehabilitation]].

46:1.8 [[Jerusem]] [[receives]] faint [[light]] from several near-by [[suns]]—a sort of [[brilliant]] [[starlight]]—but it is not dependent on them; worlds like [[Jerusem]] are not subject to the [[vicissitudes]] of [[sun]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_flare disturbances], neither are they confronted with the [[problem]] of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun#Life_cycle cooling or dying sun].

46:1.8 [[Jerusem]] [[receives]] faint [[light]] from several near-by [[suns]]—a sort of [[brilliant]] [[starlight]]—but it is not dependent on them; worlds like [[Jerusem]] are not subject to the [[vicissitudes]] of [[sun]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_flare disturbances], neither are they confronted with the [[problem]] of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun#Life_cycle cooling or dying sun].

46:1.9 The [[seven]] [[transitional]] [[study]] worlds and their forty-nine [[satellites]] are [[heated]], [[lighted]], [[energized]], and [[watered]] by the [[Jerusem]] [[technique]].

46:1.9 The [[seven]] [[transitional]] [[study]] worlds and their forty-nine [[satellites]] are [[heated]], [[lighted]], [[energized]], and [[watered]] by the [[Jerusem]] [[technique]].

==46:2. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF JERUSEM==   

==46:2. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF JERUSEM==   

46:2.1 On [[Jerusem]] you will miss the rugged [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountains mountain ranges] of [[Urantia]] and other evolved worlds since there are neither [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquakes earthquakes] nor rainfalls, but you will [[enjoy]] the [[beauteous]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Highlands,_New_South_Wales highlands] and other [[unique]] variations of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography] and landscape. Enormous areas of [[Jerusem]] are [[preserved]] in a "natural state," and the grandeur of such districts is quite beyond the [[powers]] of [[human]] [[imagination]].

46:2.1 On [[Jerusem]] you will miss the rugged [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountains mountain ranges] of [[Urantia]] and other evolved worlds since there are neither [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquakes earthquakes] nor rainfalls, but you will [[enjoy]] the [[beauteous]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Highlands,_New_South_Wales highlands] and other [[unique]] variations of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography] and landscape. Enormous areas of [[Jerusem]] are [[preserved]] in a "natural state," and the grandeur of such districts is quite beyond the [[powers]] of [[human]] [[imagination]].

46:2.2 There are thousands upon thousands of small [[lakes]] but no raging [[rivers]] nor expansive [[ocean]]s. There is no rainfall, neither storms nor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard blizzards], on any of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds], but there is the daily precipitation of the condensation of moisture during the time of lowest [[temperature]] attending the [[light]] [[recession]]. (The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dew_point dew point] is higher on a [[three]]-[[gas]] world than on a [[two]]-gas [[planet]] like [[Urantia]].) The [[physical]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants plant life] and the [[morontia]] world of living [[things]] both require [[moisture]], but this is largely supplied by the subsoil [[system]] of [[circulation]] which extends all over the [[sphere]], even up to the very tops of the highlands. This [[water]] [[system]] is not entirely subsurface, for there are many [[canals]] interconnecting the sparkling lakes of [[Jerusem]].

46:2.2 There are thousands upon thousands of small [[lakes]] but no raging [[rivers]] nor expansive [[ocean]]s. There is no rainfall, neither storms nor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard blizzards], on any of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds], but there is the daily precipitation of the condensation of moisture during the time of lowest [[temperature]] attending the [[light]] [[recession]]. (The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dew_point dew point] is higher on a [[three]]-[[gas]] world than on a [[two]]-gas [[planet]] like [[Urantia]].) The [[physical]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants plant life] and the [[morontia]] world of living [[things]] both require [[moisture]], but this is largely supplied by the subsoil [[system]] of [[circulation]] which extends all over the [[sphere]], even up to the very tops of the highlands. This [[water]] [[system]] is not entirely subsurface, for there are many [[canals]] interconnecting the sparkling lakes of [[Jerusem]].

46:2.3 The [[atmosphere]] of [[Jerusem]] is a [[three]]-[[gas]] mixture. This air is very similar to that of [[Urantia]] with the addition of a [[gas]] adapted to the [[respiration]] of the [[morontia]] order of life. This third gas in no way unfits the air for the [[respiration]] of [[animals]] or plants of the [[material]] [[orders]].

46:2.3 The [[atmosphere]] of [[Jerusem]] is a [[three]]-[[gas]] mixture. This air is very similar to that of [[Urantia]] with the addition of a [[gas]] adapted to the [[respiration]] of the [[morontia]] order of life. This third gas in no way unfits the air for the [[respiration]] of [[animals]] or plants of the [[material]] [[orders]].

46:2.4 The [[transportation]] [[system]] is allied with the [[circulatory]] [[streams]] of [[energy]] movement, these main energy [[currents]] being located at ten-mile intervals. By [[adjustment]] of [[physical]] [[mechanisms]] the [[material]] [[beings]] of the [[planet]] can proceed at a pace varying from two to five hundred miles per hour. The [[transport]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds birds] fly at about one hundred miles an hour. The air [[mechanisms]] of the [[Material Sons]] [[travel]] around five hundred miles per hour. [[Material]] and early [[morontia]] [[beings]] must utilize these [[mechanical]] means of [[transport]], but [[spirit]] [[personalities]] [[proceed]] by [[liaison]] with the superior [[forces]] and [[spirit]] sources of [[energy]].

46:2.4 The [[transportation]] [[system]] is allied with the [[circulatory]] [[streams]] of [[energy]] movement, these main energy [[currents]] being located at ten-mile intervals. By [[adjustment]] of [[physical]] [[mechanisms]] the [[material]] [[beings]] of the [[planet]] can proceed at a pace varying from two to five hundred miles per hour. The [[transport]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds birds] fly at about one hundred miles an hour. The air [[mechanisms]] of the [[Material Sons]] [[travel]] around five hundred miles per hour. [[Material]] and early [[morontia]] [[beings]] must utilize these [[mechanical]] means of [[transport]], but [[spirit]] [[personalities]] [[proceed]] by [[liaison]] with the superior [[forces]] and [[spirit]] sources of [[energy]].

46:2.5 [[Jerusem]] and its [[associated]] worlds are [[endowed]] with the [[ten]] [[standard]] [[divisions]] of [[physical]] life characteristic of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres] of [[Nebadon]]. And since there is no [[organic]] [[evolution]] on [[Jerusem]], there are no [[conflicting]] [[forms]] of life, no [[struggle]] for [[existence]], no [[survival]] of the fittest. Rather is there a [[creative]] [[adaptation]] which [[foreshadows]] the [[beauty]], the [[harmony]], and the [[perfection]] of the [[eternal]] worlds of the [[Havona|central and divine universe]]. And in all this [[creative]] [[perfection]] there is the most amazing intermingling of [[physical]] and of [[morontia]] life, [[artistically]] [[contrast]]ed by the [[celestial artisans]] and their fellows.

46:2.5 [[Jerusem]] and its [[associated]] worlds are [[endowed]] with the [[ten]] [[standard]] [[divisions]] of [[physical]] life characteristic of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres] of [[Nebadon]]. And since there is no [[organic]] [[evolution]] on [[Jerusem]], there are no [[conflicting]] [[forms]] of life, no [[struggle]] for [[existence]], no [[survival]] of the fittest. Rather is there a [[creative]] [[adaptation]] which [[foreshadows]] the [[beauty]], the [[harmony]], and the [[perfection]] of the [[eternal]] worlds of the [[Havona|central and divine universe]]. And in all this [[creative]] [[perfection]] there is the most amazing intermingling of [[physical]] and of [[morontia]] life, [[artistically]] [[contrast]]ed by the [[celestial artisans]] and their fellows.

46:2.6 [[Jerusem]] is indeed a foretaste of [[paradisiacal]] [[glory]] and grandeur. But you can never [[hope]] to gain an adequate [[idea]] of these [[glorious]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] by any attempted description. There is so little that can be [[compared]] with aught on your world, and even then the [[things]] of [[Jerusem]] so [[transcend]] the things of [[Urantia]] that the comparison is almost [[grotesque]]. Until you [[actually]] arrive on [[Jerusem]], you can hardly [[entertain]] anything like a true [[concept]] of the [[heavenly]] worlds, but that is not so long a [[time]] in the [[future]] when your coming [[experience]] on [[the system]] [[capital]] is compared with your sometime arrival on the more remote [[training]] [[spheres]] of the [[universe]], the [[superuniverse]], and of [[Havona]].

46:2.6 [[Jerusem]] is indeed a foretaste of [[paradisiacal]] [[glory]] and grandeur. But you can never [[hope]] to gain an adequate [[idea]] of these [[glorious]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] by any attempted description. There is so little that can be [[compared]] with aught on your world, and even then the [[things]] of [[Jerusem]] so [[transcend]] the things of [[Urantia]] that the comparison is almost [[grotesque]]. Until you [[actually]] arrive on [[Jerusem]], you can hardly [[entertain]] anything like a true [[concept]] of the [[heavenly]] worlds, but that is not so long a [[time]] in the [[future]] when your coming [[experience]] on [[the system]] [[capital]] is compared with your sometime arrival on the more remote [[training]] [[spheres]] of the [[universe]], the [[superuniverse]], and of [[Havona]].

46:2.7 The manufacturing or [[laboratory]] sector of [[Jerusem]] is an extensive [[domain]], one which Urantians would hardly [[recognize]] since it has no smoking chimneys; nevertheless, there is an intricate [[material]] [[economy]] [[associated]] with these special worlds, and there is a [[perfection]] of [[mechanical]] [[technique]] and [[physical]] [[achievement]] which would astonish and even [[awe]] your most [[experienced]] chemists and [[inventors]]. Pause to [[consider]] that this first world of [[detention]] in the [[Paradise]] [[journey]] is far more [[material]] than [[spiritual]]. Throughout your stay on [[Jerusem]] and its [[transition]] worlds you are far nearer your [[earth]] life of [[material]] [[things]] than your later life of advancing [[spirit]] [[existence]].

46:2.7 The manufacturing or [[laboratory]] sector of [[Jerusem]] is an extensive [[domain]], one which Urantians would hardly [[recognize]] since it has no smoking chimneys; nevertheless, there is an intricate [[material]] [[economy]] [[associated]] with these special worlds, and there is a [[perfection]] of [[mechanical]] [[technique]] and [[physical]] [[achievement]] which would astonish and even [[awe]] your most [[experienced]] chemists and [[inventors]]. Pause to [[consider]] that this first world of [[detention]] in the [[Paradise]] [[journey]] is far more [[material]] than [[spiritual]]. Throughout your stay on [[Jerusem]] and its [[transition]] worlds you are far nearer your [[earth]] life of [[material]] [[things]] than your later life of advancing [[spirit]] [[existence]].

46:2.8 ''Mount Seraph'' is the highest elevation on [[Jerusem]], almost fifteen thousand feet, and is the point of departure for all [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM transport seraphim]. Numerous [[mechanical]] [[developments]] are used in providing initial [[energy]] for escaping the [[planetary]] [[gravity]] and overcoming the air [[resistance]]. A [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM seraphic transport] departs every three seconds of [[Urantia]] [[time]] throughout the [[light]] period and, sometimes, far into the [[recession]]. The transporters take off at about twenty-five [[standard]] miles per second of [[Urantia]] time and do not [[attain]] [[standard]] [[velocity]] until they are over two thousand miles away from [[Jerusem]].

46:2.8 ''Mount Seraph'' is the highest elevation on [[Jerusem]], almost fifteen thousand feet, and is the point of departure for all [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM transport seraphim]. Numerous [[mechanical]] [[developments]] are used in providing initial [[energy]] for escaping the [[planetary]] [[gravity]] and overcoming the air [[resistance]]. A [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM seraphic transport] departs every three seconds of [[Urantia]] [[time]] throughout the [[light]] period and, sometimes, far into the [[recession]]. The transporters take off at about twenty-five [[standard]] miles per second of [[Urantia]] time and do not [[attain]] [[standard]] [[velocity]] until they are over two thousand miles away from [[Jerusem]].

46:2.9 Transports arrive on the [[crystal]] field, the so-called [[sea of glass]]. Around this area are the receiving stations for the various [[orders]] of [[beings]] who traverse [[space]] by [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM seraphic transport]. Near the polar [[crystal]] receiving station for [[student]] visitors you may [[ascend]] the pearly [[observatory]] and view the immense relief map of the entire [[headquarters]] [[planet]].

46:2.9 Transports arrive on the [[crystal]] field, the so-called [[sea of glass]]. Around this area are the receiving stations for the various [[orders]] of [[beings]] who traverse [[space]] by [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:2._SUPERIOR_SERAPHIM seraphic transport]. Near the polar [[crystal]] receiving station for [[student]] visitors you may [[ascend]] the pearly [[observatory]] and view the immense relief map of the entire [[headquarters]] [[planet]].

==46:3. THE JERUSEM BROADCASTS==     

==46:3. THE JERUSEM BROADCASTS==     

*4. ''The triangles'' —the local or [[Jerusem]] [[administrative]] areas.

*4. ''The triangles'' —the local or [[Jerusem]] [[administrative]] areas.

46:4.2 This [[arrangement]] of [[the system]] [[activities]] into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circles circles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squares squares], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectangles rectangles], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangles triangles] is common to all [[the system]] [[capitals]] of [[Nebadon]]. In another [[universe]] an entirely [[different]] [[arrangement]] might prevail. These are matters [[determined]] by the [[diverse]] [[plans]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21 Creator Sons].

46:4.2 This [[arrangement]] of [[the system]] [[activities]] into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circles circles], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squares squares], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectangles rectangles], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangles triangles] is common to all [[the system]] [[capitals]] of [[Nebadon]]. In another [[universe]] an entirely [[different]] [[arrangement]] might prevail. These are matters [[determined]] by the [[diverse]] [[plans]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21 Creator Sons].

46:4.3 Our [[narrative]] of these [[residential]] and [[administrative]] areas takes no account of the vast and [[beautiful]] estates of the [[Material Sons of God]], the [[permanent]] [[citizens]] of [[Jerusem]], neither do we mention numerous other fascinating [[orders]] of [[spirit]] and near-spirit [[creatures]]. For example: [[Jerusem]] [[enjoy]]s the [[efficient]] [[services]] of the [[spironga]] of [[design]] for [[system]] [[function]]. These [[beings]] are [[devoted]] to [[spiritual]] [[ministry]] in behalf of the supermaterial residents and visitors. They are a [[wonderful]] [[group]] of [[intelligent]] and [[beautiful]] [[beings]] who are the [[transition]] servants of the higher [[morontia]] [[creatures]] and of the [[morontia]] helpers who [[labor]] for the upkeep and embellishment of all [[morontia]] [[creations]]. They are on [[Jerusem]] what the [[midway creatures]] are on [[Urantia]], midway helpers [[functioning]] between the [[material]] and the [[spiritual]].

46:4.3 Our [[narrative]] of these [[residential]] and [[administrative]] areas takes no account of the vast and [[beautiful]] estates of the [[Material Sons of God]], the [[permanent]] [[citizens]] of [[Jerusem]], neither do we mention numerous other fascinating [[orders]] of [[spirit]] and near-spirit [[creatures]]. For example: [[Jerusem]] [[enjoy]]s the [[efficient]] [[services]] of the [[spironga]] of [[design]] for [[system]] [[function]]. These [[beings]] are [[devoted]] to [[spiritual]] [[ministry]] in behalf of the supermaterial residents and visitors. They are a [[wonderful]] [[group]] of [[intelligent]] and [[beautiful]] [[beings]] who are the [[transition]] servants of the higher [[morontia]] [[creatures]] and of the [[morontia]] helpers who [[labor]] for the upkeep and embellishment of all [[morontia]] [[creations]]. They are on [[Jerusem]] what the [[midway creatures]] are on [[Urantia]], midway helpers [[functioning]] between the [[material]] and the [[spiritual]].

*1. ''The circles of the [[Sons of God]].''

*1. ''The circles of the [[Sons of God]].''

*2. ''The circles of the [[angels]] and higher [[spirits]]''.

*2. ''The circles of the [[angels]] and higher [[spirits]]''.

*3. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37#37:1._THE_UNIVERSE_AIDS Universe Aids], including the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22_-_The_Trinitized_Sons_of_God#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized sons] not assigned to the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]]''.

*3. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37#37:1._THE_UNIVERSE_AIDS Universe Aids], including the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22_-_The_Trinitized_Sons_of_God#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized sons] not assigned to the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]]''.

*4. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]''.

*4. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]''.

*5. ''The circles of the assigned [[ascending mortals]], including the [[midway creatures]]''.

*5. ''The circles of the assigned [[ascending mortals]], including the [[midway creatures]]''.

*6. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies]''.

*6. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies]''.

*7. ''The circles of the [[Corps of the Finality]]''.

*7. ''The circles of the [[Corps of the Finality]]''.

46:5.5 The first circle of the [[domain]] of the Sons is occupied by the [[Magisterial Sons]] and their [[personal]] staffs. Here [[center]] all of the [[plans]] and [[immediate]] [[activities]] of the [[bestowal]] and [[adjudication]]al [[services]] of these juridical Sons. It is also through this [[center]] that the [[Avonals]] of [[the system]] [[maintain]] [[contact]] with the [[universe]].

46:5.5 The first circle of the [[domain]] of the Sons is occupied by the [[Magisterial Sons]] and their [[personal]] staffs. Here [[center]] all of the [[plans]] and [[immediate]] [[activities]] of the [[bestowal]] and [[adjudication]]al [[services]] of these juridical Sons. It is also through this [[center]] that the [[Avonals]] of [[the system]] [[maintain]] [[contact]] with the [[universe]].

46:5.6 The second circle is occupied by the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]]. In this [[sacred]] [[domain]] the [[Daynals]] and their [[associates]] carry forward the [[training]] of the newly arrived primary [[Teacher Sons]]. And in all of this [[work]] they are ably [[assisted]] by a division of certain [[co-ordinates]] of the [[Brilliant Evening Stars]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized sons] occupy a sector of the [[Daynal]] circle. The [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] come the nearest to [[being]] the [[personal]] [[representatives]] of the [[Universal Father]] in a [[local system]]; they are at least [[Trinity]]-[[origin]] [[beings]]. This second circle is a [[domain]] of extraordinary interest to all the peoples of [[Jerusem]].

46:5.6 The second circle is occupied by the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]]. In this [[sacred]] [[domain]] the [[Daynals]] and their [[associates]] carry forward the [[training]] of the newly arrived primary [[Teacher Sons]]. And in all of this [[work]] they are ably [[assisted]] by a division of certain [[co-ordinates]] of the [[Brilliant Evening Stars]]. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized sons] occupy a sector of the [[Daynal]] circle. The [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] come the nearest to [[being]] the [[personal]] [[representatives]] of the [[Universal Father]] in a [[local system]]; they are at least [[Trinity]]-[[origin]] [[beings]]. This second circle is a [[domain]] of extraordinary interest to all the peoples of [[Jerusem]].

46:5.7 The third circle is [[devoted]] to the [[Melchizedeks]]. Here [[the system]] chiefs reside and supervise the almost endless [[activities]] of these [[versatile]] Sons. From the first of the [[mansion worlds]] on through all the [[Jerusem]] [[career]] of [[ascending mortals]], the [[Melchizedeks]] are foster [[fathers]] and ever-present [[advisers]]. It would not be amiss to say that they are the [[dominant]] [[influence]] on [[Jerusem]] aside from the ever-present [[activities]] of the [[Material Sons and Daughters]].

46:5.7 The third circle is [[devoted]] to the [[Melchizedeks]]. Here [[the system]] chiefs reside and supervise the almost endless [[activities]] of these [[versatile]] Sons. From the first of the [[mansion worlds]] on through all the [[Jerusem]] [[career]] of [[ascending mortals]], the [[Melchizedeks]] are foster [[fathers]] and ever-present [[advisers]]. It would not be amiss to say that they are the [[dominant]] [[influence]] on [[Jerusem]] aside from the ever-present [[activities]] of the [[Material Sons and Daughters]].

46:5.11 The seventh circle is the [[rendezvous]] of the [[ascending sons]], those assigned [[mortals]] who may be [[temporarily]] [[functioning]] on [[the system]] [[headquarters]], [[together]] with their [[seraphic]] [[consorts]]. All ex-[[mortals]] above the [[status]] of [[Jerusem]] [[citizens]] and below that of [[finaliters]] are reckoned as belonging to the [[group]] having its [[headquarters]] in this circle.

46:5.11 The seventh circle is the [[rendezvous]] of the [[ascending sons]], those assigned [[mortals]] who may be [[temporarily]] [[functioning]] on [[the system]] [[headquarters]], [[together]] with their [[seraphic]] [[consorts]]. All ex-[[mortals]] above the [[status]] of [[Jerusem]] [[citizens]] and below that of [[finaliters]] are reckoned as belonging to the [[group]] having its [[headquarters]] in this circle.

46:5.12 These circular reservations of the Sons occupy an enormous area, and until nineteen hundred years ago there existed a great open [[space]] at its [[center]]. This central region is now occupied by the [[Michael]] [[memorial]], completed some five hundred years ago. Four hundred and ninety-five years ago, when this [[temple]] was [[dedicated]], [[Michael]] was present in [[person]], and all [[Jerusem]] heard the [[touching]] [[story]] of the [[Master Son]]'s [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal on Urantia], the least of [[Satania]]. The [[Michael]] [[memorial]] is now the [[center]] of all [[activities]] [[embraced]] in the [[modified]] [[management]] of [[the system]] occasioned by Michael's [[bestowal]], including most of the more recently transplanted [[Salvington]] [[activities]]. The memorial staff consists of over one million [[personalities]].

46:5.12 These circular reservations of the Sons occupy an enormous area, and until nineteen hundred years ago there existed a great open [[space]] at its [[center]]. This central region is now occupied by the [[Michael]] [[memorial]], completed some five hundred years ago. Four hundred and ninety-five years ago, when this [[temple]] was [[dedicated]], [[Michael]] was present in [[person]], and all [[Jerusem]] heard the [[touching]] [[story]] of the [[Master Son]]'s [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal on Urantia], the least of [[Satania]]. The [[Michael]] [[memorial]] is now the [[center]] of all [[activities]] [[embraced]] in the [[modified]] [[management]] of [[the system]] occasioned by Michael's [[bestowal]], including most of the more recently transplanted [[Salvington]] [[activities]]. The memorial staff consists of over one million [[personalities]].

46:5.13 2. ''The circles of the angels''. Like the [[residential]] area of the Sons, these circles of the [[angels]] consist of [[seven]] [[concentric]] and successively elevated [[circles]], each overlooking the inner areas.

46:5.13 2. ''The circles of the angels''. Like the [[residential]] area of the Sons, these circles of the [[angels]] consist of [[seven]] [[concentric]] and successively elevated [[circles]], each overlooking the inner areas.

46:5.14 The first circle of the angels is occupied by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_24 Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit] who may be stationed on the [[headquarters]] world— [[Solitary Messengers]] and their [[associates]]. The second circle is [[dedicated]] to the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25 messenger hosts], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:4._TECHNICAL_ADVISERS Technical Advisers],[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:7._THE_MORONTIA_COMPANIONS companions], inspectors, and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:6._THE_CELESTIAL_RECORDERS recorders] as they may [[chance]] to [[function]] on [[Jerusem]] from time to time. The third circle is held by the [[ministering spirits]] of the higher [[orders]] and groupings.

46:5.14 The first circle of the angels is occupied by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_24 Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit] who may be stationed on the [[headquarters]] world— [[Solitary Messengers]] and their [[associates]]. The second circle is [[dedicated]] to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25 messenger hosts], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:4._TECHNICAL_ADVISERS Technical Advisers],[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:7._THE_MORONTIA_COMPANIONS companions], inspectors, and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25#25:6._THE_CELESTIAL_RECORDERS recorders] as they may [[chance]] to [[function]] on [[Jerusem]] from time to time. The third circle is held by the [[ministering spirits]] of the higher [[orders]] and groupings.

46:5.15 The fourth circle is held by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:4._ADMINISTRATOR_SERAPHIM administrator seraphim], and the [[seraphim]] serving in a [[local system]] like [[Satania]] are an "innumerable host of angels."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_to_the_Hebrews#The_Letter_to_the_Hebrews.2C_XII] The fifth circle is occupied by the [[planetary]] [[seraphim]], while the sixth is the home of the [[transition]] ministers. The seventh circle is the tarrying [[sphere]] of certain unrevealed orders of [[seraphim]]. The recorders of all these [[groups]] of angels do not [[sojourn]] with their fellows, being [[domiciled]] in the [[Jerusem]] [[temple]] of [[records]]. All [[records]] are [[preserved]] in triplicate in this threefold hall of [[archives]]. On a system [[headquarters]], [[records]] are always preserved in [[material]], in [[morontia]], and in [[spirit]] [[form]].

46:5.15 The fourth circle is held by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Seraphic_hosts#39:4._ADMINISTRATOR_SERAPHIM administrator seraphim], and the [[seraphim]] serving in a [[local system]] like [[Satania]] are an "innumerable host of angels."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_to_the_Hebrews#The_Letter_to_the_Hebrews.2C_XII] The fifth circle is occupied by the [[planetary]] [[seraphim]], while the sixth is the home of the [[transition]] ministers. The seventh circle is the tarrying [[sphere]] of certain unrevealed orders of [[seraphim]]. The recorders of all these [[groups]] of angels do not [[sojourn]] with their fellows, being [[domiciled]] in the [[Jerusem]] [[temple]] of [[records]]. All [[records]] are [[preserved]] in triplicate in this threefold hall of [[archives]]. On a system [[headquarters]], [[records]] are always preserved in [[material]], in [[morontia]], and in [[spirit]] [[form]].

46:5.16 These [[seven]] circles are [[surrounded]] by the [[exhibit]] [[panorama]] of [[Jerusem]], five thousand standard miles in [[circumference]], which is [[devoted]] to the presentation of the advancing [[status]] of the peopled worlds of [[Satania]] and is constantly revised so as to truly [[represent]] up-to-date conditions on the [[individual]] [[planets]]. I doubt not that this vast promenade overlooking the circles of the angels will be the first sight of [[Jerusem]] to claim your [[attention]] when you are permitted extended [[leisure]] on your earlier visits.

46:5.16 These [[seven]] circles are [[surrounded]] by the [[exhibit]] [[panorama]] of [[Jerusem]], five thousand standard miles in [[circumference]], which is [[devoted]] to the presentation of the advancing [[status]] of the peopled worlds of [[Satania]] and is constantly revised so as to truly [[represent]] up-to-date conditions on the [[individual]] [[planets]]. I doubt not that this vast promenade overlooking the circles of the angels will be the first sight of [[Jerusem]] to claim your [[attention]] when you are permitted extended [[leisure]] on your earlier visits.

46:5.17 These [[exhibits]] are in charge of the [[native]] life of [[Jerusem]], but they are [[assisted]] by the [[ascenders]] from the various [[Satania]] worlds who are tarrying on [[Jerusem]] en route to [[Edentia]]. The portrayal of [[planetary]] conditions and world [[progress]] is [[effected]] by many [[methods]], some known to you, but mostly by [[techniques]] [[unknown]] on [[Urantia]]. These exhibits occupy the outer edge of this vast wall. The remainder of the [[promenade]] is almost entirely open, being highly and [[magnificently]] embellished.

46:5.17 These [[exhibits]] are in charge of the [[native]] life of [[Jerusem]], but they are [[assisted]] by the [[ascenders]] from the various [[Satania]] worlds who are tarrying on [[Jerusem]] en route to [[Edentia]]. The portrayal of [[planetary]] conditions and world [[progress]] is [[effected]] by many [[methods]], some known to you, but mostly by [[techniques]] [[unknown]] on [[Urantia]]. These exhibits occupy the outer edge of this vast wall. The remainder of the [[promenade]] is almost entirely open, being highly and [[magnificently]] embellished.

46:5.18 3. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37#37:1._THE_UNIVERSE_AIDS Universe Aids]'' have the [[headquarters]] of the [[Evening Stars]] situated in the enormous central [[space]]. Here is located [[the system]] [[headquarters]] of ''Galantia'', the associate head of this [[powerful]] [[group]] of [[superangels]], being the first commissioned of all the [[ascendant]] [[Evening Stars]]. This is one of the most [[magnificent]] of all the [[administrative]] sectors of ''Jerusem'', even though it is among the more recent constructions. This [[center]] is fifty miles in [[diameter]]. The ''Galantia'' [[headquarters]] is a monolithic cast [[crystal]], wholly [[transparent]]. These [[material]]-[[morontia]] [[crystals]] are greatly [[appreciated]] by both [[morontia]] and [[material]] [[beings]]. The created [[Evening Stars]] exert their [[influence]] all over [[Jerusem]], being [[possessed]] of such extrapersonality [[attributes]]. The entire world has been rendered [[spiritually]] fragrant since so many of their [[activities]] were transferred here from [[Salvington]].

46:5.18 3. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37#37:1._THE_UNIVERSE_AIDS Universe Aids]'' have the [[headquarters]] of the [[Evening Stars]] situated in the enormous central [[space]]. Here is located [[the system]] [[headquarters]] of ''Galantia'', the associate head of this [[powerful]] [[group]] of [[superangels]], being the first commissioned of all the [[ascendant]] [[Evening Stars]]. This is one of the most [[magnificent]] of all the [[administrative]] sectors of ''Jerusem'', even though it is among the more recent constructions. This [[center]] is fifty miles in [[diameter]]. The ''Galantia'' [[headquarters]] is a monolithic cast [[crystal]], wholly [[transparent]]. These [[material]]-[[morontia]] [[crystals]] are greatly [[appreciated]] by both [[morontia]] and [[material]] [[beings]]. The created [[Evening Stars]] exert their [[influence]] all over [[Jerusem]], being [[possessed]] of such extrapersonality [[attributes]]. The entire world has been rendered [[spiritually]] fragrant since so many of their [[activities]] were transferred here from [[Salvington]].

46:5.19 4. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]''. The various [[orders]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers] are [[concentrically]] arranged around the vast [[temple]] of [[power]], wherein presides the power chief of [[the system]] in [[association]] with the chief of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:2._MORONTIA_POWER_SUPERVISORS Morontia Power Supervisors]. This [[temple]] of [[power]] is one of two sectors on [[Jerusem]] where [[ascending mortals]] and [[midway creatures]] are not permitted. The other one is the dematerializing sector in the area of the [[Material Sons]], a series of [[laboratories]] wherein the [[transport]] [[seraphim]] [[transform]] [[material]] [[beings]] into a [[state]] quite like that of the [[morontia]] order of [[existence]].

46:5.19 4. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers]''. The various [[orders]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS Master Physical Controllers] are [[concentrically]] arranged around the vast [[temple]] of [[power]], wherein presides the power chief of [[the system]] in [[association]] with the chief of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:2._MORONTIA_POWER_SUPERVISORS Morontia Power Supervisors]. This [[temple]] of [[power]] is one of two sectors on [[Jerusem]] where [[ascending mortals]] and [[midway creatures]] are not permitted. The other one is the dematerializing sector in the area of the [[Material Sons]], a series of [[laboratories]] wherein the [[transport]] [[seraphim]] [[transform]] [[material]] [[beings]] into a [[state]] quite like that of the [[morontia]] order of [[existence]].

46:5.20 5. ''The circles of the [[ascending mortals]]''. The central area of the circles of the [[ascending mortals]] is occupied by a [[group]] of 619 [[planetary]] [[memorials]] [[representative]] of the [[inhabited worlds]] of [[the system]], and these [[structures]] [[periodically]] undergo extensive [[changes]]. It is the privilege of the mortals from each world to [[agree]], from time to time, upon certain of the alterations or additions to their [[planetary]] [[memorials]]. Many [[changes]] are even now being made in the [[Urantia]] [[structures]]. The [[center]] of these 619 [[temples]] is occupied by a working [[model]] of [[Edentia]] and its many worlds of [[ascendant]] [[culture]]. This [[model]] is forty miles in [[diameter]] and is an [[actual]] reproduction of the [[Edentia]] [[system]], true to the [[original]] in every detail.

46:5.20 5. ''The circles of the [[ascending mortals]]''. The central area of the circles of the [[ascending mortals]] is occupied by a [[group]] of 619 [[planetary]] [[memorials]] [[representative]] of the [[inhabited worlds]] of [[the system]], and these [[structures]] [[periodically]] undergo extensive [[changes]]. It is the privilege of the mortals from each world to [[agree]], from time to time, upon certain of the alterations or additions to their [[planetary]] [[memorials]]. Many [[changes]] are even now being made in the [[Urantia]] [[structures]]. The [[center]] of these 619 [[temples]] is occupied by a working [[model]] of [[Edentia]] and its many worlds of [[ascendant]] [[culture]]. This [[model]] is forty miles in [[diameter]] and is an [[actual]] reproduction of the [[Edentia]] [[system]], true to the [[original]] in every detail.

46:5.22 The [[activities]] of such a world are of [[three]] distinct varieties: [[work]], [[progress]], and [[play]]. Stated otherwise, they are: [[service]], [[study]], and [[relaxation]]. The [[composite]] [[activities]] consist of social [[intercourse]], [[group]] [[entertainment]], and [[divine]] [[worship]]. There is great [[educational]] [[value]] in mingling with [[diverse]] [[groups]] of [[personalities]], orders very [[different]] from one's own fellows.

46:5.22 The [[activities]] of such a world are of [[three]] distinct varieties: [[work]], [[progress]], and [[play]]. Stated otherwise, they are: [[service]], [[study]], and [[relaxation]]. The [[composite]] [[activities]] consist of social [[intercourse]], [[group]] [[entertainment]], and [[divine]] [[worship]]. There is great [[educational]] [[value]] in mingling with [[diverse]] [[groups]] of [[personalities]], orders very [[different]] from one's own fellows.

46:5.23 6. ''The circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies]''. The [[seven]] circles of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies] are [[grace]]d by three enormous [[structures]]: the vast [[astronomic]] observatory of [[Jerusem]], the gigantic [[art]] [[gallery]] of [[Satania]], and the immense assembly hall of the [[reversion directors]], the [[theater]] of [[morontia]] [[activities]] [[devoted]] to [[rest]] and [[recreation]].

46:5.23 6. ''The circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies]''. The [[seven]] circles of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies] are [[grace]]d by three enormous [[structures]]: the vast [[astronomic]] observatory of [[Jerusem]], the gigantic [[art]] [[gallery]] of [[Satania]], and the immense assembly hall of the [[reversion directors]], the [[theater]] of [[morontia]] [[activities]] [[devoted]] to [[rest]] and [[recreation]].

46:5.24 The [[celestial artisans]] direct the [[spornagia]] and provide the host of [[creative]] decorations and [[monumental]] [[memorials]] which abound in every place of [[public]] assembly. The [[studios]] of these [[artisans]] are among the largest and most [[beautiful]] of all the matchless [[structures]] of this [[wonderful]] world. The other [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies] [[maintain]] extensive and [[beautiful]] [[headquarters]]. Many of these buildings are constructed wholly of [[crystal]] [[gems]]. All the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] abound in [[crystals]] and the so-called precious metals.

46:5.24 The [[celestial artisans]] direct the [[spornagia]] and provide the host of [[creative]] decorations and [[monumental]] [[memorials]] which abound in every place of [[public]] assembly. The [[studios]] of these [[artisans]] are among the largest and most [[beautiful]] of all the matchless [[structures]] of this [[wonderful]] world. The other [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30_-_Personalities_of_the_Grand_Universe#30:3._THE_COURTESY_COLONIES courtesy colonies] [[maintain]] extensive and [[beautiful]] [[headquarters]]. Many of these buildings are constructed wholly of [[crystal]] [[gems]]. All the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] abound in [[crystals]] and the so-called precious metals.

46:5.25 7. ''The circles of the [[finaliters]]'' have a [[unique]] [[structure]] at the [[center]]. And this same vacant temple is found on every system [[headquarters]] world throughout [[Nebadon]]. This edifice on [[Jerusem]] is sealed with the insignia of [[Michael]], and it bears this inscription: "Undedicated to the [[seventh]] [[stage]] of [[spirit]]—to the [[eternal]] assignment." [[Gabriel]] placed the seal on this [[temple]] of [[mystery]], and none but [[Michael]] can or may break the seal of [[sovereignty]] affixed by the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. Some day you shall look upon this [[silent]] [[temple]], even though you may not penetrate its [[mystery]].

46:5.25 7. ''The circles of the [[finaliters]]'' have a [[unique]] [[structure]] at the [[center]]. And this same vacant temple is found on every system [[headquarters]] world throughout [[Nebadon]]. This edifice on [[Jerusem]] is sealed with the insignia of [[Michael]], and it bears this inscription: "Undedicated to the [[seventh]] [[stage]] of [[spirit]]—to the [[eternal]] assignment." [[Gabriel]] placed the seal on this [[temple]] of [[mystery]], and none but [[Michael]] can or may break the seal of [[sovereignty]] affixed by the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. Some day you shall look upon this [[silent]] [[temple]], even though you may not penetrate its [[mystery]].

==46:6. THE EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE SQUARES==     

==46:6. THE EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE SQUARES==     

46:6.1 The [[executive]]-[[administrative]] [[divisions]] of [[the system]] are located in the immense departmental [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square squares], one thousand in [[number]]. Each [[administrative]] [[unit]] is divided into one hundred subdivisions of ten subgroups each. These one thousand squares are clustered in [[ten]] grand divisions, thus [[constituting]] the following ten [[administrative]] departments:

46:6.1 The [[executive]]-[[administrative]] [[divisions]] of [[the system]] are located in the immense departmental [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square squares], one thousand in [[number]]. Each [[administrative]] [[unit]] is divided into one hundred subdivisions of ten subgroups each. These one thousand squares are clustered in [[ten]] grand divisions, thus [[constituting]] the following ten [[administrative]] departments:

*1. [[Physical]] [[maintenance]] and [[material]] improvement, the [[domains]] of physical [[power]] and [[energy]].

*1. [[Physical]] [[maintenance]] and [[material]] improvement, the [[domains]] of physical [[power]] and [[energy]].

==46:7. THE RECTANGLES—THE SPORNAGIA==     

==46:7. THE RECTANGLES—THE SPORNAGIA==     

46:7.1 The one thousand [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectangle rectangles] of [[Jerusem]] are occupied by the lower [[native]] life of the [[headquarters]] [[planet]], and at their [[center]] is situated the vast [[circular]] [[headquarters]] of the [[spornagia]].

46:7.1 The one thousand [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectangle rectangles] of [[Jerusem]] are occupied by the lower [[native]] life of the [[headquarters]] [[planet]], and at their [[center]] is situated the vast [[circular]] [[headquarters]] of the [[spornagia]].

46:7.2 On [[Jerusem]] you will be amazed by the [[agricultural]] [[achievements]] of the [[wonderful]] [[spornagia]]. There the land is cultivated largely for [[aesthetic]] and ornamental [[effects]]. The [[spornagia]] are the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_architecture landscape gardeners] of the [[headquarters]] worlds, and they are both [[original]] and [[artistic]] in their treatment of the open spaces of [[Jerusem]]. They utilize both [[animals]] and numerous [[mechanical]] contrivances in the [[culture]] of the [[soil]]. They are [[intelligently]] expert in the employment of the [[power]] [[agencies]] of their realms as well as in the utilization of numerous [[orders]] of their lesser brethren of the lower [[animal]] [[creations]], many of which are provided them on these special worlds. This order of [[animal]] life is now largely directed by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40_-_The_Ascending_Sons_of_God#40:3._TRANSLATED_MIDWAYERS ascending midway creatures] from the [[evolutionary spheres]].

46:7.2 On [[Jerusem]] you will be amazed by the [[agricultural]] [[achievements]] of the [[wonderful]] [[spornagia]]. There the land is cultivated largely for [[aesthetic]] and ornamental [[effects]]. The [[spornagia]] are the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_architecture landscape gardeners] of the [[headquarters]] worlds, and they are both [[original]] and [[artistic]] in their treatment of the open spaces of [[Jerusem]]. They utilize both [[animals]] and numerous [[mechanical]] contrivances in the [[culture]] of the [[soil]]. They are [[intelligently]] expert in the employment of the [[power]] [[agencies]] of their realms as well as in the utilization of numerous [[orders]] of their lesser brethren of the lower [[animal]] [[creations]], many of which are provided them on these special worlds. This order of [[animal]] life is now largely directed by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40_-_The_Ascending_Sons_of_God#40:3._TRANSLATED_MIDWAYERS ascending midway creatures] from the [[evolutionary spheres]].

46:7.3 [[Spornagia]] are not [[Adjuster]] indwelt. They do not [[possess]] [[survival]] [[souls]], but they do enjoy long lives, sometimes to the extent of forty to fifty thousand [[standard]] years. Their [[number]] is legion, and they afford [[physical]] [[ministry]] to all [orders] of [[universe]] [[personalities]] requiring [[material]] [[service]].

46:7.3 [[Spornagia]] are not [[Adjuster]] indwelt. They do not [[possess]] [[survival]] [[souls]], but they do enjoy long lives, sometimes to the extent of forty to fifty thousand [[standard]] years. Their [[number]] is legion, and they afford [[physical]] [[ministry]] to all [[orders]] of [[universe]] [[personalities]] requiring [[material]] [[service]].

46:7.4 Although [[spornagia]] neither [[possess]] nor [[evolve]] [[survival]] [[souls]], though they do not have [[personality]], nevertheless, they do evolve an [[individuality]] which can [[experience]] [[reincarnation]]. When, with the passing of [[time]], the [[physical]] [[bodies]] of these [[unique]] [[creatures]] deteriorate from usage and age, their [[creators]], in collaboration with the [[Life Carriers]], fabricate new [[bodies]] in which the old [[spornagia]] re-establish their [[residences]].

46:7.4 Although [[spornagia]] neither [[possess]] nor [[evolve]] [[survival]] [[souls]], though they do not have [[personality]], nevertheless, they do evolve an [[individuality]] which can [[experience]] [[reincarnation]]. When, with the passing of [[time]], the [[physical]] [[bodies]] of these [[unique]] [[creatures]] deteriorate from usage and age, their [[creators]], in collaboration with the [[Life Carriers]], fabricate new [[bodies]] in which the old [[spornagia]] re-establish their [[residences]].

46:7.6 I am quite without comparisons in undertaking to describe these useful and unusual [[creatures]] as there are no [[animals]] on the [[evolutionary worlds]] comparable to them. They are not [[evolutionary]] [[beings]], having been [[projected]] by the [[Life Carriers]] in their present [[form]] and [[status]]. They are [[bisexual]] and [[procreate]] as they are required to meet the needs of a [[growing]] [[population]].

46:7.6 I am quite without comparisons in undertaking to describe these useful and unusual [[creatures]] as there are no [[animals]] on the [[evolutionary worlds]] comparable to them. They are not [[evolutionary]] [[beings]], having been [[projected]] by the [[Life Carriers]] in their present [[form]] and [[status]]. They are [[bisexual]] and [[procreate]] as they are required to meet the needs of a [[growing]] [[population]].

46:7.7 Perhaps I can best suggest to [[Urantia]] [[minds]] something of the [[nature]] of these [[beautiful]] and serviceable [[creatures]] by saying that they [[embrace]] the combined traits of a [[faithful]] [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse horse] and an [[affectionate]] [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog dog] and [[manifest]] an [[intelligence]] exceeding that of the highest type of [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimpanzee chimpanzee]. And they are very [[beautiful]], as judged by the [[physical]] [[standards]] of [[Urantia]]. They are most [[appreciative]] of the [[attentions]] shown them by the [[material]] and semimaterial [[sojourners]] on these [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds]. They have a [[vision]] which permits them to [[recognize]]—in addition to [[material]] [[beings]]—the [[morontia]] [[creations]], the lower [[angelic]] orders, [[midway creatures]], and some of the lower orders of [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. They do not [[comprehend]] [[worship]] of the [[Infinite]], nor do they grasp the import of the [[Eternal]], but they do, through [[affection]] for their masters, join in the outward [[spiritual]] [[devotions]] of their realms.

46:7.7 Perhaps I can best suggest to [[Urantia]] [[minds]] something of the [[nature]] of these [[beautiful]] and serviceable [[creatures]] by saying that they [[embrace]] the combined traits of a [[faithful]] [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse horse] and an [[affectionate]] [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog dog] and [[manifest]] an [[intelligence]] exceeding that of the highest type of [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimpanzee chimpanzee]. And they are very [[beautiful]], as judged by the [[physical]] [[standards]] of [[Urantia]]. They are most [[appreciative]] of the [[attentions]] shown them by the [[material]] and semimaterial [[sojourners]] on these [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds]. They have a [[vision]] which permits them to [[recognize]]—in addition to [[material]] [[beings]]—the [[morontia]] [[creations]], the lower [[angelic]] orders, [[midway creatures]], and some of the lower orders of [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. They do not [[comprehend]] [[worship]] of the [[Infinite]], nor do they grasp the import of the [[Eternal]], but they do, through [[affection]] for their masters, join in the outward [[spiritual]] [[devotions]] of their realms.

46:7.8 There are those who believe that, in a [[future]] universe age, these [[faithful]] [[spornagia]] will escape from their [[animal]] [[level]] of [[existence]] and [[attain]] a worthy [[evolutional]] [[destiny]] of [[progressive]] [[intellectual]] [[growth]] and even [[spiritual]] [[achievement]].

46:7.8 There are those who believe that, in a [[future]] universe age, these [[faithful]] [[spornagia]] will escape from their [[animal]] [[level]] of [[existence]] and [[attain]] a worthy [[evolutional]] [[destiny]] of [[progressive]] [[intellectual]] [[growth]] and even [[spiritual]] [[achievement]].

==46:8. THE JERUSEM TRIANGLES==     

==46:8. THE JERUSEM TRIANGLES==     

46:8.1 The purely local and routine affairs of Jerusem are directed from the one hundred triangles. These units are clustered around the ten marvelous structures domiciling the local administration of Jerusem. The triangles are surrounded by the panoramic depiction of the system headquarters history. At present there is an erasure of over two standard miles in this circular story. This sector will be restored upon the readmission of Satania into the constellation family. Every provision for this event has been made by the decrees of Michael, but the tribunal of the Ancients of Days has not yet finished the adjudication of the affairs of the Lucifer rebellion. Satania may not come back into the full fellowship of Norlatiadek so long as it harbors archrebels, high created beings who have fallen from light into darkness.

46:8.1 The [[purely]] local and [[routine]] affairs of [[Jerusem]] are directed from the one hundred [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle triangles]. These [[units]] are clustered around the ten [[marvelous]] [[structures]] domiciling the local [[administration]] of [[Jerusem]]. The triangles are [[surrounded]] by the [[panoramic]] depiction of [[the system]] [[headquarters]] [[history]]. At [[present]] there is an erasure of over two standard miles in this circular [[story]]. This sector will be restored upon the readmission of [[Satania]] into the [[constellation]] [[family]]. Every provision for this [[event]] has been made by the [[decrees]] of [[Michael]], but the [[tribunal]] of the [[Ancients of Days]] has not yet finished the [[adjudication]] of the affairs of the [[Lucifer rebellion]]. [[Satania]] may not come back into the full fellowship of [[Norlatiadek]] so long as it harbors [[Rebellion|archrebels]], high created [[beings]] who have fallen from [[light]] into [[darkness]].

46:8.2 When Satania can return to the constellation fold, then will come up for consideration the readmission of the isolated worlds into the system family of inhabited planets, accompanied by their restoration to the spiritual communion of the realms. But even if Urantia were restored to the system circuits, you would still be embarrassed by the fact that your whole system rests under a Norlatiadek quarantine partially segregating it from all other systems.

46:8.2 When [[Satania]] can return to the [[constellation]] fold, then will come up for [[consideration]] the readmission of the [[isolated]] worlds into [[the system]] [[family]] of [[inhabited planets]], accompanied by their restoration to the [[spiritual]] [[communion]] of the realms. But even if [[Urantia]] were restored to [[the system]] [[circuits]], you would still be [[embarrassed]] by the [[fact]] that your whole system rests under a [[Norlatiadek]] [[quarantine]] partially [[segregating]] it from all other systems.

46:8.3 But ere long, the adjudication of Lucifer and his associates will restore the Satania system to the Norlatiadek constellation, and subsequently, Urantia and the other isolated spheres will be restored to the Satania circuits, and again will such worlds enjoy the privileges of interplanetary communication and intersystem communion.

46:8.3 But ere long, the [[adjudication]] of [[Lucifer]] and his [[associates]] will restore the [[Satania]] system to the [[Norlatiadek]] [[constellation]], and subsequently, [[Urantia]] and the other [[isolated]] [[spheres]] will be restored to the [[Satania]] [[circuits]], and again will such worlds [[enjoy]] the privileges of interplanetary [[communication]] and intersystem [[communion]].

46:8.4 There will come an end for rebels and rebellion. The Supreme Rulers are merciful and patient, but the law of deliberately nourished evil is universally and unerringly executed. " The wages of sin is death "—eternal obliteration.

46:8.4 There will come an end for rebels and [[rebellion]]. The [[Supreme Rulers]] are [[merciful]] and [[patient]], but the [[law]] of [[deliberately]] nourished [[evil]] is [[universally]] and unerringly [[executed]]. "The wages of [[sin]] is [[death]]" [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VI]—[[eternal]] [[obliteration]].

46:8.5 Presented by an [[Archangel]] of [[Nebadon]].  

46:8.5 Presented by an [[Archangel]] of [[Nebadon]].  

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