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− | 118:4.1 Many of the [[theologic]] [[difficulties]] and the [[metaphysical]] [[dilemmas]] of [[mortal]] man are due to [[man]]'s mislocation of [[Deity]] [[personality]] and consequent assignment of [[infinite]] and [[absolute]] attributes to subordinate [[Divinity]] and to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#VII._THE_SUPREME_BEING evolutionary Deity]. You must not [[forget]] that, while there is indeed a true [[Causality|First Cause]], there are also a host of [[co-ordinate]] and subordinate causes, both [[associate]] and secondary causes. | + | 118:4.1 Many of the [[theologic]] [[difficulties]] and the [[metaphysical]] [[dilemmas]] of [[mortal]] man are due to [[man]]'s mislocation of [[Deity]] [[personality]] and consequent assignment of [[infinite]] and [[absolute]] attributes to subordinate [[Divinity]] and to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#VII._THE_SUPREME_BEING evolutionary Deity]. You must not [[forget]] that, while there is indeed a true [[Causality|First Cause]], there are also a host of [[co-ordinate]] and subordinate causes, both [[associate]] and secondary causes. |
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| 118:4.2 The [[vital]] distinction between first causes and second causes is that first causes produce [[original]] [[effects]] which are ''free'' from [[inheritance]] of any [[factor]] derived from any antecedent [[causation]]. Secondary causes yield [[effects]] which invariably [[exhibit]] inheritance from other and preceding [[causation]]. | | 118:4.2 The [[vital]] distinction between first causes and second causes is that first causes produce [[original]] [[effects]] which are ''free'' from [[inheritance]] of any [[factor]] derived from any antecedent [[causation]]. Secondary causes yield [[effects]] which invariably [[exhibit]] inheritance from other and preceding [[causation]]. |
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− | 118:4.3 The [[purely]] [[static]] [[potentials]] [[inherent]] in the [[Unqualified Absolute]] are reactive to those [[causations]] of the [[Deity Absolute]] which are produced by the [[actions]] of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. In the [[presence]] of the [[Universal Absolute]] these causative-impregnated [[static]] [[potentials]] forthwith become [[active]] and [[responsive]] to the [[influence]] of certain [[transcendental]] [[agencies]] whose [[actions]] result in the [[transmutation]] of these [[activated]] [[potentials]] to the [[status]] of true [[universe]] [[possibilities]] for [[development]], actualized capacities for [[growth]]. It is upon such [[matured]] [[potentials]] that [[the creators]] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#PAPER_29:_THE_UNIVERSE_POWER_DIRECTORS controllers] of the [[grand universe]] enact the never-ending [[drama]] of [[cosmic]] [[evolution]]. | + | 118:4.3 The [[purely]] [[static]] [[potentials]] [[inherent]] in the [[Unqualified Absolute]] are reactive to those [[causations]] of the [[Deity Absolute]] which are produced by the [[actions]] of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. In the [[presence]] of the [[Universal Absolute]] these causative-impregnated [[static]] [[potentials]] forthwith become [[active]] and [[responsive]] to the [[influence]] of certain [[transcendental]] [[agencies]] whose [[actions]] result in the [[transmutation]] of these [[activated]] [[potentials]] to the [[status]] of true [[universe]] [[possibilities]] for [[development]], actualized capacities for [[growth]]. It is upon such [[matured]] [[potentials]] that [[the creators]] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#PAPER_29:_THE_UNIVERSE_POWER_DIRECTORS controllers] of the [[grand universe]] enact the never-ending [[drama]] of [[cosmic]] [[evolution]]. |
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| 118:4.4 [[Causation]], disregarding [[existential]]s, is [[threefold]] in its basic [[constitution]]. As it operates in [[this universe age]] and concerning the [[finite]] level of the [[seven superuniverses]], it may be conceived as follows: | | 118:4.4 [[Causation]], disregarding [[existential]]s, is [[threefold]] in its basic [[constitution]]. As it operates in [[this universe age]] and concerning the [[finite]] level of the [[seven superuniverses]], it may be conceived as follows: |
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| *1. 118:4.5 ''Activation of static potentials''. The [[establishment]] of [[destiny]] in the [[Universal Absolute]] by the [[actions]] of the [[Deity Absolute]], operating in and upon the [[Unqualified Absolute]] and in [[consequence]] of the [[volitional]] [[mandates]] of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. | | *1. 118:4.5 ''Activation of static potentials''. The [[establishment]] of [[destiny]] in the [[Universal Absolute]] by the [[actions]] of the [[Deity Absolute]], operating in and upon the [[Unqualified Absolute]] and in [[consequence]] of the [[volitional]] [[mandates]] of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. |
− | *2. 118:4.6 ''Eventuation of universe capacities''. This involves the [[transformation]] of undifferentiated [[potentials]] into [[segregated]] and defined [[plans]]. This is the [[act]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#I._DEITY_AND_DIVINITY Ultimacy of Deity (0:1.10)] and of the manifold [[agencies]] of the [[transcendental]] level. Such [[acts]] are in [[perfect]] [[anticipation]] of the [[future]] needs of the entire [[master universe]]. It is in [[connection]] with the [[segregation]] of [[potentials]] that the [[Architects of the Master Universe]] exist as the veritable embodiments of the [[Deity]] [[concept]] of [[the universes]]. Their [[plans]] appear to be ultimately [[space]] [[limited]] in extent by the [[concept]] [[periphery]] of the [[master universe]], but as [[plans]] they are not otherwise conditioned by [[time]] or [[space]]. | + | *2. 118:4.6 ''Eventuation of universe capacities''. This involves the [[transformation]] of undifferentiated [[potentials]] into [[segregated]] and defined [[plans]]. This is the [[act]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#I._DEITY_AND_DIVINITY Ultimacy of Deity (0:1.10)] and of the manifold [[agencies]] of the [[transcendental]] level. Such [[acts]] are in [[perfect]] [[anticipation]] of the [[future]] needs of the entire [[master universe]]. It is in [[connection]] with the [[segregation]] of [[potentials]] that the [[Architects of the Master Universe]] exist as the veritable embodiments of the [[Deity]] [[concept]] of [[the universes]]. Their [[plans]] appear to be ultimately [[space]] [[limited]] in extent by the [[concept]] [[periphery]] of the [[master universe]], but as [[plans]] they are not otherwise conditioned by [[time]] or [[space]]. |
− | *3. 118:4.7 ''Creation and evolution of universe actuals''. It is upon a [[cosmos]] impregnated by the [[capacity]]-producing [[presence]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#I._DEITY_AND_DIVINITY Ultimacy of Deity (0:1.12)] that the [[Supreme Creators]] operate to [[effect]] the [[time]] [[transmutations]] of [[matured]] [[potentials]] into [[experiential]] [[actuals]]. Within the [[master universe]] all actualization of [[potential]] [[reality]] is [[limited]] by [[ultimate]] capacity for [[development]] and is [[time-space]] conditioned in the final [[stages]] of [[emergence]]. The [[Creator Sons]] going out from [[Paradise]] are, in [[actuality]], [[transformative]] [[creators]] in the [[cosmic]] sense. But this in no [[manner]] invalidates [[man]]'s [[concept]] of them as creators; from the [[finite]] [[viewpoint]] they certainly can and do create. | + | *3. 118:4.7 ''Creation and evolution of universe actuals''. It is upon a [[cosmos]] impregnated by the [[capacity]]-producing [[presence]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#I._DEITY_AND_DIVINITY Ultimacy of Deity (0:1.12)] that the [[Supreme Creators]] operate to [[effect]] the [[time]] [[transmutations]] of [[matured]] [[potentials]] into [[experiential]] [[actuals]]. Within the [[master universe]] all actualization of [[potential]] [[reality]] is [[limited]] by [[ultimate]] capacity for [[development]] and is [[time-space]] conditioned in the final [[stages]] of [[emergence]]. The [[Creator Sons]] going out from [[Paradise]] are, in [[actuality]], [[transformative]] [[creators]] in the [[cosmic]] sense. But this in no [[manner]] invalidates [[man]]'s [[concept]] of them as creators; from the [[finite]] [[viewpoint]] they certainly can and do create. |
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