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| 36:3.3 When, in accordance with approved [[formulas]], the [[physical]] [[patterns]] have been provided, then do the Life Carriers [[catalyze]] this lifeless [[material]], imparting through their [[persons]] the [[vital]] [[spirit]] [[spark]]; and forthwith do the inert [[patterns]] become living [[matter]]. | | 36:3.3 When, in accordance with approved [[formulas]], the [[physical]] [[patterns]] have been provided, then do the Life Carriers [[catalyze]] this lifeless [[material]], imparting through their [[persons]] the [[vital]] [[spirit]] [[spark]]; and forthwith do the inert [[patterns]] become living [[matter]]. |
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− | 36:3.4 The [[vital]] [[spark]]—the [[mystery]] of life—is bestowed ''through'' the Life Carriers, not by them. They do indeed supervise such [[transactions]], they [[formulate]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germ_plasm life plasm] itself, but it is the [[Universe Mother Spirit]] who supplies the [[essential]] factor of the living plasm. From the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Creative Daughter] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] comes that [[energy]] [[spark]] which enlivens the [[body]] and presages the [[mind]]. | + | 36:3.4 The [[vital]] [[spark]]—the [[mystery]] of life—is bestowed ''through'' the Life Carriers, not by them. They do indeed supervise such [[transactions]], they [[formulate]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germ_plasm life plasm] itself, but it is the [[Universe Mother Spirit]] who supplies the [[essential]] factor of the living plasm. From the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Creative Daughter] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] comes that [[energy]] [[spark]] which enlivens the [[body]] and presages the [[mind]]. |
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| 36:3.5 In the [[bestowal]] of life the Life Carriers [[transmit]] nothing of their [[personal]] [[natures]], not even on those [[spheres]] where new orders of life are [[projected]]. At such times they simply initiate and [[transmit]] the spark of life, start the required [[revolutions]] of [[matter]] in accordance with the [[physical]], [[chemical]], and [[electrical]] specifications of the [[ordained]] plans and patterns. Life Carriers are living [[catalytic]] [[presences]] which agitate, [[organize]], and vitalize the otherwise inert elements of the [[material]] order of [[existence]]. | | 36:3.5 In the [[bestowal]] of life the Life Carriers [[transmit]] nothing of their [[personal]] [[natures]], not even on those [[spheres]] where new orders of life are [[projected]]. At such times they simply initiate and [[transmit]] the spark of life, start the required [[revolutions]] of [[matter]] in accordance with the [[physical]], [[chemical]], and [[electrical]] specifications of the [[ordained]] plans and patterns. Life Carriers are living [[catalytic]] [[presences]] which agitate, [[organize]], and vitalize the otherwise inert elements of the [[material]] order of [[existence]]. |
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− | 36:3.6 The Life Carriers of a [[planetary]] corps are given a certain period in which to [[establish]] life on a new world, approximately [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Geologic_Timescale one-half million years of the time of that planet]. At the termination of this period, indicated by certain [[developmental]] [[attainments]] of the planetary life, they cease implantation efforts, and they may not subsequently add any [[thing]] new or supplemental to the life of that [[planet]]. | + | 36:3.6 The Life Carriers of a [[planetary]] corps are given a certain period in which to [[establish]] life on a new world, approximately [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Geologic_Timescale one-half million years of the time of that planet]. At the termination of this period, indicated by certain [[developmental]] [[attainments]] of the planetary life, they cease implantation efforts, and they may not subsequently add any [[thing]] new or supplemental to the life of that [[planet]]. |
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| 36:3.7 During the ages intervening between life [[establishment]] and the [[emergence]] of [[human]] [[creatures]] of [[moral]] [[status]], the Life Carriers are permitted to [[manipulate]] the life [[environment]] and otherwise favorably directionize the [[course]] of [[biologic]] [[evolution]]. And this they do for long periods of [[time]]. | | 36:3.7 During the ages intervening between life [[establishment]] and the [[emergence]] of [[human]] [[creatures]] of [[moral]] [[status]], the Life Carriers are permitted to [[manipulate]] the life [[environment]] and otherwise favorably directionize the [[course]] of [[biologic]] [[evolution]]. And this they do for long periods of [[time]]. |
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| 36:3.9 Upon the arrival of a [[Planetary Prince]] they prepare to leave, though two of the senior carriers and twelve custodians may volunteer, by taking temporary renunciation vows, to remain indefinitely on the [[planet]] as advisers in the matter of the further [[development]] and [[conservation]] of the life plasm. Two such Sons and their twelve [[associates]] are now serving on [[Urantia]]. | | 36:3.9 Upon the arrival of a [[Planetary Prince]] they prepare to leave, though two of the senior carriers and twelve custodians may volunteer, by taking temporary renunciation vows, to remain indefinitely on the [[planet]] as advisers in the matter of the further [[development]] and [[conservation]] of the life plasm. Two such Sons and their twelve [[associates]] are now serving on [[Urantia]]. |
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