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==PAPER 14: THE CENTRAL AND DIVINE UNIVERSE==  

==PAPER 14: THE CENTRAL AND DIVINE UNIVERSE==  

14:0.1 The perfect and divine universe occupies the center of all creation; it is the eternal core around which the vast creations of time and space revolve. Paradise is the gigantic nuclear Isle of absolute stability which rests motionless at the very heart of the magnificent eternal universe. This central planetary family is called Havona and is far-distant from the local universe of Nebadon. It is of enormous dimensions and almost unbelievable mass and consists of one billion spheres of unimagined beauty and superb grandeur, but the true magnitude of this vast creation is really beyond the understanding grasp of the human mind.

14:0.1 The [[perfect]] and [[divine]] universe occupies the [[center]] of all [[creation]]; it is the [[eternal]] core around which the vast creations of [[time and space]] revolve. Paradise is the gigantic [[nuclear]] Isle of [[absolute]] [[stability]] which rests motionless at the very [[heart]] of the [[magnificent]] eternal universe. This central [[planetary]] [[family]] is called Havona and is far-distant from the [[local universe]] of [[Nebadon]]. It is of enormous [[dimensions]] and almost unbelievable [[mass]] and consists of one billion [[spheres]] of unimagined [[beauty]] and superb grandeur, but the true [[magnitude]] of this vast creation is really beyond the [[understanding]] grasp of the [[human]] [[mind]].

14:0.2 This is the one and only settled, perfect, and established aggregation of worlds. This is a wholly created and perfect universe; it is not an evolutionary development. This is the eternal core of perfection, about which swirls that endless procession of universes which constitute the tremendous evolutionary experiment, the audacious adventure of the Creator Sons of God, who aspire to duplicate in time and to reproduce in space the pattern universe, the ideal of divine completeness, supreme finality, ultimate reality, and eternal perfection.

14:0.2 This is the one and only settled, [[perfect]], and established [[Association|aggregation]] of worlds. This is a wholly created and perfect universe; it is not an [[evolutionary]] [[development]]. This is the eternal core of [[perfection]], about which swirls that endless procession of [[universes]] which [[constitute]] the tremendous evolutionary [[experiment]], the audacious [[adventure]] of the [[Creator Sons]] of God, who [[aspire]] to duplicate in [[time]] and to reproduce in [[space]] the [[pattern]] universe, the [[ideal]] of divine completeness, [[supreme]] finality, [[ultimate]] [[reality]], and [[eternal]] perfection.

==14:1. THE PARADISE-HAVONA SYSTEM==     

==14:1. THE PARADISE-HAVONA SYSTEM==     

14:1.1 From the periphery of Paradise to the inner borders of the seven superuniverses there are the following seven space conditions and motions:

14:1.1 From the [[periphery]] of [[Paradise]] to the inner borders of [[the seven superuniverses]] there are the following seven space conditions and [[motions]]:

*1. The quiescent midspace zones impinging on Paradise.

*1. The [[quiescent]] midspace zones impinging on Paradise.

*2. The clockwise processional of the three Paradise and the seven Havona circuits.

*2. The clockwise [[procession]]al of the three [[Paradise]] and the seven Havona circuits.

*3. The semiquiet space zone separating the Havona circuits from the dark gravity bodies of the central universe.

*3. The semiquiet [[space]] zone separating the Havona circuits from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_gravity dark gravity bodies] of the central universe.

*4. The inner, counterclockwise-moving belt of the dark gravity bodies.

*4. The inner, counterclockwise-moving belt of the dark gravity bodies].

*5. The second unique space zone dividing the two space paths of the dark gravity bodies.

*5. The second [[unique]] space zone dividing the two space paths of the dark gravity bodies.

*6. The outer belt of dark gravity bodies, revolving clockwise around Paradise.

*6. The outer belt of dark gravity bodies, revolving clockwise around [[Paradise]].

*7. A third space zone—a semiquiet zone—separating the outer belt of dark gravity bodies from the innermost circuits of the seven superuniverses.

*7. A third space zone—a semiquiet zone—separating the outer belt of dark gravity bodies from the innermost circuits of [[the seven superuniverses]].

14:1.2 The billion worlds of Havona are arranged in seven concentric circuits immediately surrounding the three circuits of Paradise satellites. There are upwards of thirty-five million worlds in the innermost Havona circuit and over two hundred and forty-five million in the outermost, with proportionate numbers intervening. Each circuit differs, but all are perfectly balanced and exquisitely organized, and each is pervaded by a specialized representation of the Infinite Spirit, one of the Seven Spirits of the Circuits. In addition to other functions this impersonal Spirit co-ordinates the conduct of celestial affairs throughout each circuit.

14:1.2 The billion worlds of Havona are arranged in seven concentric circuits immediately surrounding the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_13#PAPER_13:_THE_SACRED_SPHERES_OF_PARADISE three circuits of Paradise] [[satellites]]. There are upwards of thirty-five million worlds in the innermost Havona circuit and over two hundred and forty-five million in the outermost, with [[proportionate]] [[numbers]] intervening. Each circuit differs, but all are perfectly [[balanced]] and exquisitely [[organized]], and each is pervaded by a specialized [[representation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]], one of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:5._THE_SEVEN_SPIRITS_OF_THE_CIRCUITS Seven Spirits of the Circuits]. In addition to other [[functions]] this [[impersonal]] Spirit co-ordinates the conduct of celestial affairs throughout each circuit.

14:1.3 The Havona planetary circuits are not superimposed; their worlds follow each other in an orderly linear procession. The central universe whirls around the stationary Isle of Paradise in one vast plane, consisting of ten concentric stabilized units—the three circuits of Paradise spheres and the seven circuits of Havona worlds. Physically regarded, the Havona and the Paradise circuits are all one and the same system; their separation is in recognition of functional and administrative segregation.

14:1.3 The Havona [[planetary]] [[circuits]] are not [[superimposed]]; their worlds follow each other in an orderly [[linear]] [[procession]]. The central universe whirls around the stationary [[Isle of Paradise]] in one vast [[plane]], consisting of ten concentric [[stabilized]] [[units]]—the three circuits of Paradise [[spheres]] and the seven circuits of Havona worlds. Physically regarded, the Havona and the Paradise circuits are all one and the same [[system]]; their separation is in recognition of functional and [[administrative]] segregation.

14:1.4 Time is not reckoned on Paradise; the sequence of successive events is inherent in the concept of those who are indigenous to the central Isle. But time is germane to the Havona circuits and to numerous beings of both celestial and terrestrial origin sojourning thereon. Each Havona world has its own local time, determined by its circuit. All worlds in a given circuit have the same length of year since they uniformly swing around Paradise, and the length of these planetary years decreases from the outermost to the innermost circuit.

14:1.4 [[Time]] is not reckoned on Paradise; the [[sequence]] of successive [[events]] is [[inherent]] in the [[concept]] of those who are indigenous to the central Isle. But time is germane to the Havona circuits and to numerous [[beings]] of both [[celestial]] and [[terrestrial]] [[origin]] sojourning thereon. Each Havona world has its own local time, determined by its [[circuit]]. All worlds in a given circuit have the same length of year since they [[uniformly]] swing around Paradise, and the length of these planetary years decreases from the outermost to the innermost circuit.

14:1.5 Besides Havona-circuit time, there is the Paradise-Havona standard day and other time designations which are determined on, and are sent out from, the seven Paradise satellites of the Infinite Spirit. The Paradise-Havona standard day is based on the length of time required for the planetary abodes of the first or inner Havona circuit to complete one revolution around the Isle of Paradise; and though their velocity is enormous, owing to their situation between the dark gravity bodies and gigantic Paradise, it requires almost one thousand years for these spheres to complete their circuit. You have unwittingly read the truth when your eyes rested on the statement " A day is as a thousand years with God, as but a watch in the night. " One Paradise-Havona day is just seven minutes, three and one-eighth seconds less than one thousand years of the present Urantia leap-year calendar.

14:1.5 Besides Havona-circuit time, there is the Paradise-Havona standard day and other time designations which are determined on, and are sent out from, the seven Paradise [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_13#13:4._THE_WORLDS_OF_THE_INFINITE_SPIRIT satellites] of the [[Infinite Spirit]]. The Paradise-Havona standard day is based on the length of time required for the planetary abodes of the first or inner Havona circuit to complete one [[revolution]] around the [[Isle of Paradise]]; and though their [[velocity]] is enormous, owing to their situation between the dark gravity bodies and gigantic Paradise, it requires almost one thousand years for these spheres to complete their circuit. You have unwittingly [[read]] the [[truth]] when your eyes rested on the [[statement]] "A day is as a thousand years with God, as but a watch in the night."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_90] One Paradise-Havona day is just seven minutes, three and one-eighth seconds less than one thousand years of the present [[Urantia]] leap-year [[Gregorian calendar|calendar]].

14:1.6 This Paradise-Havona day is the standard time measurement for the seven superuniverses, although each maintains its own internal time standards.

14:1.6 This Paradise-Havona day is the [[standard]] time [[measurement]] for [[the seven superuniverses]], although each maintains its own internal time standards.

14:1.7 On the outskirts of this vast central universe, far out beyond the seventh belt of Havona worlds, there swirl an unbelievable number of enormous dark gravity bodies. These multitudinous dark masses are quite unlike other space bodies in many particulars; even in form they are very different. These dark gravity bodies neither reflect nor absorb light; they are nonreactive to physical-energy light, and they so completely encircle and enshroud Havona as to hide it from the view of even near-by inhabited universes of time and space.

14:1.7 On the outskirts of this vast central universe, far out beyond the seventh belt of Havona worlds, there swirl an unbelievable [[number]] of enormous [[dark gravity]] bodies. These multitudinous dark masses are quite unlike other space bodies in many particulars; even in [[form]] they are very [[different]]. These dark gravity bodies neither [[reflect]] nor absorb [[light]]; they are nonreactive to [[physical]]-[[energy]] light, and they so completely encircle and enshroud Havona as to hide it from the view of even near-by [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15inhabited universes] of [[time and space]].

14:1.8 The great belt of dark gravity bodies is divided into two equal elliptical circuits by a unique space intrusion. The inner belt revolves counterclockwise; the outer revolves clockwise. These alternate directions of motion, coupled with the extraordinary mass of the dark bodies, so effectively equalize the lines of Havona gravity as to render the central universe a physically balanced and perfectly stabilized creation.

14:1.8 The great belt of dark gravity bodies is divided into two equal [[elliptical]] [[circuits]] by a [[unique]] space intrusion. The inner belt revolves counterclockwise; the outer revolves clockwise. These alternate directions of [[motion]], coupled with the extraordinary [[mass]] of the dark bodies, so [[effective]]ly [[equalize]] the lines of Havona [[gravity]] as to render the central universe a physically [[balanced]] and perfectly stabilized [[creation]].

14:1.9 The inner procession of dark gravity bodies is tubular in arrangement, consisting of three circular groupings. A cross section of this circuit would exhibit three concentric circles of about equal density. The outer circuit of dark gravity bodies is arranged perpendicularly, being ten thousand times higher than the inner circuit. The up-and-down diameter of the outer circuit is fifty thousand times that of the transverse diameter.

14:1.9 The inner procession of dark gravity bodies is [[tubular]] in arrangement, consisting of three [[circular]] groupings. A cross section of this circuit would exhibit three [[concentric circles]] of about [[equal]] [[density]]. The outer circuit of dark gravity bodies is arranged perpendicularly, being ten thousand times higher than the inner circuit. The up-and-down [[diameter]] of the outer circuit is fifty thousand times that of the [[transverse]] diameter.

14:1.10 The intervening space which exists between these two circuits of gravity bodies is unique in that nothing like it is to be found elsewhere in all the wide universe. This zone is characterized by enormous wave movements of an up-and-down nature and is permeated by tremendous energy activities of an unknown order.

14:1.10 The intervening space which exists between these two circuits of gravity bodies is unique in that nothing like it is to be found elsewhere in all the wide universe. This zone is characterized by enormous [[wave]] [[movements]] of an up-and-down [[nature]] and is permeated by tremendous [[energy]] activities of an [[unknown]] order.

14:1.11 In our opinion, nothing like the dark gravity bodies of the central universe will characterize the future evolution of the outer space levels; we regard these alternate processions of stupendous gravity-balancing bodies as unique in the master universe.

14:1.11 In our opinion, nothing like the dark gravity bodies of the central universe will characterize the future [[evolution]] of the [[outer space]] levels; we regard these alternate [[procession]]s of stupendous [[gravity]]-balancing bodies as [[unique]] in the [[master universe]].

==14:2. CONSTITUTION OF HAVONA==   

==14:2. CONSTITUTION OF HAVONA==   

14:2.1 Spirit beings do not dwell in nebulous space; they do not inhabit ethereal worlds; they are domiciled on actual spheres of a material nature, worlds just as real as those on which mortals live. The Havona worlds are actual and literal, albeit their literal substance differs from the material organization of the planets of the seven superuniverses.

14:2.1 [[Spirit]] [[beings]] do not dwell in nebulous [[space]]; they do not inhabit [[ethereal]] worlds; they are domiciled on actual [[spheres]] of a [[material]] [[nature]], worlds just as real as those on which [[mortals]] live. The Havona worlds are actual and [[literal]], albeit their literal substance differs from the material [[organization]] of the [[planets]] of [[the seven superuniverses]].

14:2.2 The physical realities of Havona represent an order of energy organization radically different from any prevailing in the evolutionary universes of space. Havona energies are threefold; superuniverse units of energy-matter contain a twofold energy charge, although one form of energy exists in negative and positive phases. The creation of the central universe is threefold (Trinity); the creation of a local universe (directly) is twofold, by a Creator Son and a Creative Spirit.

14:2.2 The physical realities of Havona [[represent]] an order of [[energy]] organization [[radical]]ly [[different]] from any prevailing in the [[evolutionary]] [[universes]] of space. Havona energies are threefold; [[superuniverse]] [[units]] of [[energy]]-[[matter]] contain a twofold energy charge, although one form of energy exists in negative and positive [[phases]]. The creation of the central universe is threefold ([[Trinity]]); the creation of a local universe (directly) is twofold, by a [[Creator Son]] and a [[Creative Spirit]].

14:2.3 The material of Havona consists of the organization of exactly one thousand basic chemical elements and the balanced function of the seven forms of Havona energy. Each of these basic energies manifests seven phases of excitation, so that the Havona natives respond to forty-nine differing sensation stimuli. In other words, viewed from a purely physical standpoint, the natives of the central universe possess forty-nine specialized forms of sensation. The morontia senses are seventy, and the higher spiritual orders of reaction response vary in different types of beings from seventy to two hundred and ten.

14:2.3 The material of Havona consists of the organization of exactly one thousand basic chemical elements[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_elements] and the [[balanced]] [[function]] of the seven forms of Havona energy. Each of these basic energies [[manifests]] seven [[phases]] of excitation, so that the Havona natives respond to forty-nine differing sensation stimuli[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses]. In other [[words]], viewed from a [[pure]]ly [[physical]] [[standpoint]], the natives of the central universe possess forty-nine specialized forms of sensation. The [[morontia]] [[senses]] are seventy, and the higher spiritual orders of reaction response vary in [[different]] [[types]] of beings from seventy to two hundred and ten.

14:2.4 None of the physical beings of the central universe would be visible to Urantians. Neither would any of the physical stimuli of those faraway worlds excite a reaction in your gross sense organs. If a Urantia mortal could be transported to Havona, he would there be deaf, blind, and utterly lacking in all other sense reactions; he could only function as a limited self-conscious being deprived of all environmental stimuli and all reactions thereto.

14:2.4 None of the physical [[beings]] of the central universe would be [[visible]] to Urantians. Neither would any of the physical stimuli of those faraway worlds excite a reaction in your gross sense organs. If a [[Urantia]] [[mortal]] could be transported to Havona, he would there be deaf, blind, and utterly lacking in all other sense [[reactions]]; he could only [[function]] as a limited self-conscious being deprived of all [[environmental]] stimuli and all reactions thereto.

14:2.5 There are numerous physical phenomena and spiritual reactions transpiring in the central creation which are unknown on worlds such as Urantia. The basic organization of a threefold creation is wholly unlike that of the twofold constitution of the created universes of time and space.

14:2.5 There are numerous physical [[phenomena]] and spiritual reactions transpiring in the central creation which are [[unknown]] on worlds such as Urantia. The basic [[organization]] of a threefold creation is wholly unlike that of the twofold [[constitution]] of the created universes of [[time and space]].

14:2.6 All natural law is co-ordinated on a basis entirely different than in the dual-energy systems of the evolving creations. The entire central universe is organized in accordance with the threefold system of perfect and symmetrical control. Throughout the whole Paradise-Havona system there is maintained a perfect balance between all cosmic realities and all spiritual forces. Paradise, with an absolute grasp of material creation, perfectly regulates and maintains the physical energies of this central universe; the Eternal Son, as a part of his all-embracing spirit grasp, most perfectly sustains the spiritual status of all who indwell Havona. On Paradise nothing is experimental, and the Paradise-Havona system is a unit of creative perfection.

14:2.6 All [[natural law]] is [[co-ordinated]] on a basis entirely different than in the dual-energy [[systems]] of the [[Spacetime|evolving creations]]. The entire central universe is organized in accordance with the threefold system of perfect and [[symmetrical]] [[control]]. Throughout the whole [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_14#14:1._THE_PARADISE-HAVONA_SYSTEM Paradise-Havona system] there is maintained a [[perfect]] [[balance]] between all [[cosmic]] realities and all [[spiritual]] forces. [[Paradise]], with an absolute grasp of material creation, perfectly regulates and maintains the physical energies of this central universe; the [[Eternal Son]], as a part of his all-embracing spirit grasp, most perfectly sustains the spiritual [[status]] of all who indwell Havona. On Paradise nothing is [[experimental]], and the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_14#14:1._THE_PARADISE-HAVONA_SYSTEM Paradise-Havona system] is a [[unit]] of [[creative]] [[perfection]].

14:2.7 The universal spiritual gravity of the Eternal Son is amazingly active throughout the central universe. All spirit values and spiritual personalities are unceasingly drawn inward towards the abode of the Gods. This Godward urge is intense and inescapable. The ambition to attain God is stronger in the central universe, not because spirit gravity is stronger than in the outlying universes, but because those beings who have attained Havona are more fully spiritualized and hence more responsive to the ever-present action of the universal spirit-gravity pull of the Eternal Son.

14:2.7 The [[universal]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:1._THE_SPIRIT-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT spiritual gravity] of the [[Eternal Son]] is amazingly active throughout the central universe. All spirit [[values]] and spiritual [[personalities]] are unceasingly drawn inward towards the [[Home|abode]] of the Gods. This Godward urge is [[intense]] and inescapable. The [[ambition]] to [[attain]] God is stronger in the central universe, not because spirit gravity is stronger than in the outlying universes, but because those [[beings]] who have attained Havona are more fully spiritualized and hence more [[responsive]] to the ever-[[present]] [[action]] of the [[universal]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:1._THE_SPIRIT-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT spirit-gravity pull] of the Eternal Son.

14:2.8 Likewise does the Infinite Spirit draw all intellectual values Paradiseward. Throughout the central universe the mind gravity of the Infinite Spirit functions in liaison with the spirit gravity of the Eternal Son, and these together constitute the combined urge of the ascendant souls to find God, to attain Deity, to achieve Paradise, and to know the Father.

14:2.8 Likewise does the [[Infinite Spirit]] draw all [[intellectual]] values Paradiseward. Throughout the central universe the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_9#9:6._THE_MIND-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT mind gravity] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] functions in [[liaison]] with the spirit gravity of the Eternal Son, and these together [[constitute]] the combined urge of the [[ascendant]] [[souls]] to find God, to [[attain]] [[Deity]], to achieve [[Paradise]], and to know [[the Father]].

14:2.9 Havona is a spiritually perfect and physically stable universe. The control and balanced stability of the central universe appear to be perfect. Everything physical or spiritual is perfectly predictable, but mind phenomena and personality volition are not. We do infer that sin can be reckoned as impossible of occurrence, but we do this on the ground that the native freewill creatures of Havona have never been guilty of transgressing the will of Deity. Through all eternity these supernal beings have been consistently loyal to the Eternals of Days. Neither has sin appeared in any creature who has entered Havona as a pilgrim. There has never been an instance of misconduct by any creature of any group of personalities ever created in, or admitted to, the central Havona universe. So perfect and so divine are the methods and means of selection in the universes of time that never in the records of Havona has an error occurred; no mistakes have ever been made; no ascendant soul has ever been prematurely admitted to the central universe.

14:2.9 Havona is a spiritually perfect and physically stable universe. The [[control]] and [[balance]]d stability of the central universe appear to be [[perfect]]. Everything physical or spiritual is perfectly [[predictable]], but [[mind]] [[phenomena]] and [[personality]] [[volition]] are not. We do [[infer]] that [[sin]] can be reckoned as impossible of occurrence, but we do this on the ground that the native [[freewill]] creatures of Havona have never been [[guilty]] of transgressing the will of Deity. Through all eternity these [[supernal]] [[beings]] have been consistently [[loyal]] to the [[Eternals of Days]]. Neither has sin appeared in any creature who has entered Havona as a [[pilgrim]]. There has never been an instance of misconduct by any [[creature]] of any [[group]] of personalities ever created in, or admitted to, the central Havona universe. So [[perfect]] and so divine are the [[methods]] and means of selection in the [[universes]] of [[time]] that never in the records of Havona has an error occurred; no mistakes have ever been made; no [[ascendant]] [[soul]] has ever been prematurely admitted to the central universe.

==14:3. THE HAVONA WORLDS==

==14:3. THE HAVONA WORLDS==