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In our study of the antecedents of the master universe (See Appendix I, Master Universe Antecedants), we went as far back in past eternity as we could - back to, and within, a hypothetical Zero Age. There never was such an age; it is not a factual reality, although it is a very valid concept. The Urantia Papers speak of this hypothetical era as "the dawn of eternity." (351, 5) It provides a conceptual starting point for a consideration of the beginnings of cosmic history. As we understand the usage of the term, "the dawn of eternity" designates the hypothetical beginning of a universe age that had no beginning - the age of Havona.
In our study of the antecedents of the master universe (See Appendix I, Master Universe Antecedants), we went as far back in past eternity as we could - back to, and within, a hypothetical Zero Age. There never was such an age; it is not a factual reality, although it is a very valid concept. The Urantia Papers speak of this hypothetical era as "the dawn of eternity." (351, 5) It provides a conceptual starting point for a consideration of the beginnings of cosmic history. As we understand the usage of the term, "the dawn of eternity" designates the hypothetical beginning of a universe age that had no beginning - the age of Havona.
:(a) The First Universe Age. This is the age of Havona. The First Age, like the central universe, is a past eternal; it has no beginning in time. This age is unique in other respects: It is pre-supreme and pre-ultimate, hence pre-experiential. (13, 3) Being pre-experiential, the First Age is wholly existential. (10, 7-10) It is the only such age.
:(a) '''The First Universe Age.''' This is the age of Havona. The First Age, like the central universe, is a past eternal; it has no beginning in time. This age is unique in other respects: It is pre-supreme and pre-ultimate, hence pre-experiential. (13, 3) Being pre-experiential, the First Age is wholly existential. (10, 7-10) It is the only such age.
The First Universe Age would also appear to be pre-creative and pre-evolutional. For example: the Havona natives are spoken of as "the offspring of the Paradise Trinity." But, in the same paragraph, they are designated as "beings who never were created." (157, 2) Since the affairs of First-Age Havona were entirely existential, they would have to be pre-evolutional. (See also, Appendix I., §1, The First Universe Age; Appendix VI., §3, Paradoxes in the Status of Havona, and Appendix VI, §4, The Existential Mechanism.)
The First Universe Age would also appear to be pre-creative and pre-evolutional. For example: the Havona natives are spoken of as "the offspring of the Paradise Trinity." But, in the same paragraph, they are designated as "beings who never were created." (157, 2) Since the affairs of First-Age Havona were entirely existential, they would have to be pre-evolutional. (See also, Appendix I., §1, The First Universe Age; Appendix VI., §3, Paradoxes in the Status of Havona, and Appendix VI, §4, The Existential Mechanism.)
The First Universe Age had no beginning, but it does have an ending. It ended when the present universe age began. Perhaps this was at the time of the creation of the Ancients of Days (209, 6), or the time of the Trinity mandate directing the organization of the seven superuniverses. (222, 6)
The First Universe Age had no beginning, but it does have an ending. It ended when the present universe age began. Perhaps this was at the time of the creation of the Ancients of Days (209, 6), or the time of the Trinity mandate directing the organization of the seven superuniverses. (222, 6)
:(b) The post-Havona ages. This term is often used to designate the five ages that follow the age of Havona. It is used because these five ages have much in common. All five have beginnings and endings in time; only the First Age is a past eternal.
:(b) '''The post-Havona ages'''. This term is often used to designate the five ages that follow the age of Havona. It is used because these five ages have much in common. All five have beginnings and endings in time; only the First Age is a past eternal.
All post-Havona ages are experiential. Experiential deity is actualizing in the post-Havona epochs of the master universe. (10, 6) These ages appear to be characterized by a two-way procession of ascenders and descenders. In the present universe age, the Supreme Creators and their associates are descending from Paradise to the time-space creations and the evolutionary creatures are ascending from these same creations in the Paradise ascent. (1265, 7-8)
All post-Havona ages are experiential. Experiential deity is actualizing in the post-Havona epochs of the master universe. (10, 6) These ages appear to be characterized by a two-way procession of ascenders and descenders. In the present universe age, the Supreme Creators and their associates are descending from Paradise to the time-space creations and the evolutionary creatures are ascending from these same creations in the Paradise ascent. (1265, 7-8)
In the next age, the finaliters will be associated with others who will serve in outer space (353, 7-9) and it is anticipated that outer-spacers will be ascending to Paradise through the perfected superuniverses. (643, 4)
In the next age, the finaliters will be associated with others who will serve in outer space (353, 7-9) and it is anticipated that outer-spacers will be ascending to Paradise through the perfected superuniverses. (643, 4)
:(c) The Second Universe Age. This is the present age, the age of the evolutionary superuniverses. This age is also unique--it is the age of the evolutionary growth of the Supreme Being. When he has completed his growth, this age will come to its end and the opportunity to participate in this wonderful experience will be forever gone. (353, 8) In the Second Age it is possible to have finite experience and grow by the evolutionary process; subsequent ages will not be able to participate in these adventures. (353, 7)
:(c) '''The Second Universe Age.''' This is the present age, the age of the evolutionary superuniverses. This age is also unique--it is the age of the evolutionary growth of the Supreme Being. When he has completed his growth, this age will come to its end and the opportunity to participate in this wonderful experience will be forever gone. (353, 8) In the Second Age it is possible to have finite experience and grow by the evolutionary process; subsequent ages will not be able to participate in these adventures. (353, 7)
:(d) The expansion of destiny. The successive ages expand destiny; they provide the techniques for overriding previous growth limits. For example: First-Age Havona is a perfect universe and is a "perfection-limited" universe. In the Second Age, the present age, Havona perfection expands outward into the imperfect superuniverses to achieve new experiential destiny.
:(d) '''The expansion of destiny'''. The successive ages expand destiny; they provide the techniques for overriding previous growth limits. For example: First-Age Havona is a perfect universe and is a "perfection-limited" universe. In the Second Age, the present age, Havona perfection expands outward into the imperfect superuniverses to achieve new experiential destiny.
===§2-A. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE PRESENT AGE===
===§2-A. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE PRESENT AGE===
*The Supreme Being
*'''The Supreme Being'''
:(1166,7) The Supreme is spiritually and personally present in Havona.
:(1166,7) The Supreme is spiritually and personally present in Havona.
:See Appendix VII, §4; The Growth of the Supreme: Growth in the Second Age)
:See Appendix VII, §4; The Growth of the Supreme: Growth in the Second Age)
*The Experiential Trinities
*'''The Experiential Trinities'''
:(1291,8) The First Experiential Trinity is a qualified reality. (ibid.) The Second Experiential Trinity is a qualified reality.
:(1291,8) The First Experiential Trinity is a qualified reality. (ibid.) The Second Experiential Trinity is a qualified reality.
*God the Ultimate
*'''God the Ultimate'''
:(1166,7) The Ultimate is present in Havona but "in the absonite and superpersonal sense." (305,4) When mortals enter the finaliter corps they face the challenge of God the Ultimate.
:(1166,7) The Ultimate is present in Havona but "in the absonite and superpersonal sense." (305,4) When mortals enter the finaliter corps they face the challenge of God the Ultimate.
===§2-B. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY AT THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT AGE===
===§2-B. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY AT THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT AGE===
*The Supreme Being
*'''The Supreme Being'''
:(636,7) The Supreme Being will emerge and will be contactable.
:(636,7) The Supreme Being will emerge and will be contactable.
:(1293,1) Superuniverse citizens may be related to the Supreme much as Havona natives are related to the Paradise Trinity.
:(1293,1) Superuniverse citizens may be related to the Supreme much as Havona natives are related to the Paradise Trinity.
*The First Experiential Trinity
*'''The First Experiential Trinity'''
:This trinity should form in fact with the emergence of the Supreme Being.
:This trinity should form in fact with the emergence of the Supreme Being.
*'''God the Ultimate'''
*God the Ultimate
:(1293, 2) The close of the present age, the dawn of the next age, will bring the challenge of God the Ultimate.
:(1293, 2) The close of the present age, the dawn of the next age, will bring the challenge of God the Ultimate.
===§2-C. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE POST-SUPREME AGES===
===§2-C. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE POST-SUPREME AGES===
*The Supreme Being
*'''The Supreme Being'''
:(353, 7-10) The post-supreme ages will lack finite experience, the participation in the growth of the Supreme.
:(353, 7-10) The post-supreme ages will lack finite experience, the participation in the growth of the Supreme.
:(1269, 5) (c) He will give expression to some unknown aspect of mind. The mind of Supremacy is believed to have a latent potential for function that is master universe in scope.
:(1269, 5) (c) He will give expression to some unknown aspect of mind. The mind of Supremacy is believed to have a latent potential for function that is master universe in scope.
*The First Experiential Trinity
*'''The First Experiential Trinity'''
:(1165, 8) The Architects of the Master Universe now coordinate the affairs of the master universe. Their activities will be augmented by the function of the First Experiential Trinity.
:(1165, 8) The Architects of the Master Universe now coordinate the affairs of the master universe. Their activities will be augmented by the function of the First Experiential Trinity.
:(16, 4, 6) The Trinity Ultimate is unifying in completion. Such complete unification will power-personalize God the Ultimate.
:(16, 4, 6) The Trinity Ultimate is unifying in completion. Such complete unification will power-personalize God the Ultimate.
*God the Ultimate
*'''God the Ultimate'''
:(1296, 7) The sovereignty of the Supreme in the superuniverses will be under the overcontrol of God the Ultimate.
:(1296, 7) The sovereignty of the Supreme in the superuniverses will be under the overcontrol of God the Ultimate.
===§2-D. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE POST-ULTIMATE AGE===
===§2-D. EXPERIENTIAL DEITY IN THE POST-ULTIMATE AGE===
*The Second Experiential Trinity
*'''The Second Experiential Trinity'''
:(16, 5) The Trinity Absolute should form in fact at (1168, 2) the end of the Sixth Age, after the emergence of God the Ultimate.
:(16, 5) The Trinity Absolute should form in fact at (1168, 2) the end of the Sixth Age, after the emergence of God the Ultimate.
*God the Absolute
*'''God the Absolute'''
:(1297, 2) Will the emergence of God the Ultimate be associated with some greater measure of the disclosure of God the Absolute?
:(1297, 2) Will the emergence of God the Ultimate be associated with some greater measure of the disclosure of God the Absolute?
:(643,1) The Master Spirits may, or may not, be associated with the Supreme Being in the administration of the grand universe in the Third Age. (12,3) The Master Spirits are probably eternally fixed as permanent administrators in the grand universe.
:(643,1) The Master Spirits may, or may not, be associated with the Supreme Being in the administration of the grand universe in the Third Age. (12,3) The Master Spirits are probably eternally fixed as permanent administrators in the grand universe.
Deduction: The statement first above, refers to the permanent physical location of the Master Spirits, on or near Paradise. The statement second above speculates as to their administrative activities.
*'''Deduction''': The statement first above, refers to the permanent physical location of the Master Spirits, on or near Paradise. The statement second above speculates as to their administrative activities.
:(146,6) The Universal Father has to do with the functions of the Power Directors in the present universe age. Deduction: This may change in future ages.
:(146,6) The Universal Father has to do with the functions of the Power Directors in the present universe age. Deduction: This may change in future ages.
:(93, 5-6) In the post-Havona universes, the Spirit sustains the same relationship to the Son that the Son sustained to the Father in the central creation.
:(93, 5-6) In the post-Havona universes, the Spirit sustains the same relationship to the Son that the Son sustained to the Father in the central creation.
*'''Deduction''': This relationship is being consummated in the local universes by the Universe Sons and Spirits - not on Paradise by the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit.
:(250, 5) The corps of the Creator Sons have their "secret colleges" on Vicegerington, the world of the Father and the Son.
:(250, 5) The corps of the Creator Sons have their "secret colleges" on Vicegerington, the world of the Father and the Son.
*'''Deduction''': Creator Sons (of origin in the Father-Son), at least the Master Michaels, may possibly change their status sphere from Sonarington (the world of the Son) to Vicegerington (the world of the Father-Son) in some future age.
:(634, 9) Creator Sons are destined to service in outer space.
:(634, 9) Creator Sons are destined to service in outer space.
:(634, 9) A close relationship is developing between the Creator Sons, Creative Spirits, Evening Stars, Teacher Sons, and the finaliters.
:(634, 9) A close relationship is developing between the Creator Sons, Creative Spirits, Evening Stars, Teacher Sons, and the finaliters.
*'''Deduction''': They are all going to serve together in outer space.
==§4. HAVONA - YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW==
==§4. HAVONA - YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW==
:A study of Havona, in relation to the universe ages, falls conveniently into four divisions:
:A study of Havona, in relation to the universe ages, falls conveniently into four divisions:
:§4-A. Havona in the First Age (See also Appendix I, §1; The First Universe Age)
:§4-B. Havona in the Second Age
:§4-C. Havona in the Post-Supreme Ages
:§4-D. Havona in the Post-Ultimate Age
We will, accordingly, examine the central universe from these four perspectives: as it was, as it is, as it will be, and as it will be in the remote future.
We will, accordingly, examine the central universe from these four perspectives: as it was, as it is, as it will be, and as it will be in the remote future.
:(1163, 12) Being co-ordinated with the evolutionary superuniverses, Havona, itself, is undergoing certain changes.
:(1163, 12) Being co-ordinated with the evolutionary superuniverses, Havona, itself, is undergoing certain changes.
*'''Deduction''': The Second Age introduced evolutionary growth into Havona. (321, 4) Power Centers were stationed in Havona in the Second Age. (287, 5) The Circuit Spirits appeared after the original creation of Havona, but were not discovered in function until the superuniverses were organized.
*'''Proposition''': Grandfanda's arrival inaugurated many changes in Havona.
:(296, 5) Certain Paradise Citizens used to act as first executive assistants to the Eternals of Days; since the arrival of Grandfanda, they have had the oversight of the creature-trinitized sons on the inner Havona circuit. (271, 6) The Graduate Guides made their first appearance. (287, 6) Secondary Supernaphim began to be created. (291, 1) Paradise Citizens began their pilgrimage, outward through Havona, when Grandfanda landed on the pilot world of the outer circuit.
:(296, 5) Certain Paradise Citizens used to act as first executive assistants to the Eternals of Days; since the arrival of Grandfanda, they have had the oversight of the creature-trinitized sons on the inner Havona circuit. (271, 6) The Graduate Guides made their first appearance. (287, 6) Secondary Supernaphim began to be created. (291, 1) Paradise Citizens began their pilgrimage, outward through Havona, when Grandfanda landed on the pilot world of the outer circuit.
:(163, 3) Havona will be the final training universe when the superuniverses are providing intermediate instruction for the graduates of the schools of the outer universes.
:(163, 3) Havona will be the final training universe when the superuniverses are providing intermediate instruction for the graduates of the schools of the outer universes.
*'''Deduction''': Havona will be functioning as an absonite training universe in the post-supreme ages.
===§4-D. HAVONA IN THE POST-ULTIMATE AGE===
===§4-D. HAVONA IN THE POST-ULTIMATE AGE===
:(163, 3) The opinion is expressed that the " . . . potentials of eternal Havona are really unlimited. . ." and this divine creation has the capacity to serve as a graduate school for any type of being that may ever appear.
:(163, 3) The opinion is expressed that the " . . . potentials of eternal Havona are really unlimited. . ." and this divine creation has the capacity to serve as a graduate school for any type of being that may ever appear.
==§5. THE SUPERUNIVERSES IN SUCCESSIVE AGES==
==§5. THE SUPERUNIVERSES IN SUCCESSIVE AGES==
It will be convenient to study the superuniverses under three general headings, as they are affected by developments in the universe ages:
It will be convenient to study the superuniverses under three general headings, as they are affected by developments in the universe ages:
:§5-A. The Transitional Times Between the First and Second Ages
:§5-B. The Superuniverses in Light and Life
:§5-C. The Superuniverses in the Post-Supreme Ages
The superuniverses will, of course, persist into the post-ultimate age -the age of the completion of the entire master universe. Since the Urantia Papers are silent on their status and function in these remote eras, no study is made of their relationship to these distant times.
The superuniverses will, of course, persist into the post-ultimate age -the age of the completion of the entire master universe. Since the Urantia Papers are silent on their status and function in these remote eras, no study is made of their relationship to these distant times.
:(157, 2) Like Havona, the Havona natives "never were created."
:(157, 2) Like Havona, the Havona natives "never were created."
*'''Deduction''': The original inhabitants of the central universe are without origin - eternal.
:(b) Terminus of the First Age - before the "near times of eternity."
:(b) Terminus of the First Age - before the "near times of eternity."
:(110, 6) When the Infinite Spirit personalized this completed "the existential cycle of Deity personalization," and the next Deity personalizations were not co-ordinate but were subordinate (subabsolute) - the Seven Master Spirits.
:(110, 6) When the Infinite Spirit personalized this completed "the existential cycle of Deity personalization," and the next Deity personalizations were not co-ordinate but were subordinate (subabsolute) - the Seven Master Spirits.
*'''Deduction''': The appearance of experientials probably marks the beginning of the end of the First Age. The First Age is existential.
:(13, 3) God the Supreme is not a past-eternal being, he has experienced an historic universe origin. He was in existence in Havona, as a spirit person, before the organization of the superuniverses.
:(13, 3) God the Supreme is not a past-eternal being, he has experienced an historic universe origin. He was in existence in Havona, as a spirit person, before the organization of the superuniverses.
:(319, 10) Prior to the "near times of eternity" (and the creation of the Power Directors), the Force Organizers had jurisdiction over the energy circuits outside of Havona.
:(319, 10) Prior to the "near times of eternity" (and the creation of the Power Directors), the Force Organizers had jurisdiction over the energy circuits outside of Havona.
*'''Deduction''': Energy activities were taking place in the superuniverse space level long before the organization of the seven superuniverses.
:(c) The "near times of eternity" and the "dawn of time."
:(c) The "near times of eternity" and the "dawn of time."
:(256, 5) Solitary Messengers appeared "in the dawn of time."
:(256, 5) Solitary Messengers appeared "in the dawn of time."
*'''Deduction''': The "dawn of time" is synonymous with the "near times of eternity."
:(319, 10) The Power Directors (created by the Master Spirits) and the Power Centers have existed since the "near times of eternity."
:(319, 10) The Power Directors (created by the Master Spirits) and the Power Centers have existed since the "near times of eternity."
:(222, 6) The last order of Paradise Citizens was created at the time of the Trinity mandate which set forth the plan for the seven superuniverses.
:(222, 6) The last order of Paradise Citizens was created at the time of the Trinity mandate which set forth the plan for the seven superuniverses.
:(d) The beginning of superuniverse history.
:(d) The beginning of superuniverse history.
::(209, 6) The first entry in recorded history on Paradise is the record of the trinitization of the Ancients of Days.
::(209, 6) The first entry in recorded history on Paradise is the record of the trinitization of the Ancients of Days.
*'''Deduction''': Any creation prior to the Ancients of Days is pre-history and pertains to the "near times of eternity," or to the "dawn of time," or to the First Age.
::(287, 5) The Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits were discovered to be in function when the grand universe was organized.
::(287, 5) The Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits were discovered to be in function when the grand universe was organized.
:(1292, 10-11) The Supreme Being may become resident on Uversa. The boundaries between the superuniverses may be removed and the grand universe will begin to function as a perfected and integrated whole.
:(1292, 10-11) The Supreme Being may become resident on Uversa. The boundaries between the superuniverses may be removed and the grand universe will begin to function as a perfected and integrated whole.
*'''Observation''': This is a cosmic parallel of what happens on a planet when the evolutionary races are first segregated (to individualize cultural developments) and then are blended under the Adamic regime. (726, 2-4) The Unqualified Supervisors of the Supreme will constitute the high administrative body on each superuniverse capital. They can make direct contact with the absonite level. They personalize time-space supremacy, and accordingly do not work in Havona.
:(643, 4) The Supreme may administer the superuniverses with or without the collaboration of the Master Spirits.
:(643, 4) The Supreme may administer the superuniverses with or without the collaboration of the Master Spirits.
