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| If you feel that the [[laws]] of the land are infringing upon the laws of [[God]], then we perhaps ought to have another [[conversation]], but for now I will say that you have empathized and [[sympathized]] and felt understanding and indeed learned to [[love]] in this [[experience]]. You are [[becoming]] wizened in this [[process]]. | | If you feel that the [[laws]] of the land are infringing upon the laws of [[God]], then we perhaps ought to have another [[conversation]], but for now I will say that you have empathized and [[sympathized]] and felt understanding and indeed learned to [[love]] in this [[experience]]. You are [[becoming]] wizened in this [[process]]. |
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− | Remember that the [[mature]] [[civilization]] has a [[duty]] to uphold its civilization. You have, as a civilization, come far from the days, as you discussed earlier, of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibalism cannibalism]. Granted your government has a long way to go before we can truly say that it is ruled by the [[Most Highs]] in all regards, but as a [[citizen]] of the realm, it is your duty and your responsibility and your privilege to uphold your [[society]]. | + | Remember that the [[mature]] [[civilization]] has a [[duty]] to uphold its civilization. You have, as a civilization, come far from the days, as you discussed earlier, of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibalism cannibalism]. Granted your government has a long way to go before we can truly say that it is ruled by the [[Most Highs]] in all regards, but as a [[citizen]] of the realm, it is your duty and your responsibility and your privilege to uphold your [[society]]. |
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| As an individual you may have [[feelings]] -- [[compassion]], [[passion]]s and so forth -- but these are a [[personal]] matter. In the [[context]] in which you serve, you are representing your [[government]], your people, your civilization as it has evolved, as you [[hope]] to continue to evolve to maintain [[peace]] and order for all. The results of your decision are then consolidated with the decisions of your peers and the results will be presented to the [[judge]] who will follow the [[law]] as it also is presented to him. | | As an individual you may have [[feelings]] -- [[compassion]], [[passion]]s and so forth -- but these are a [[personal]] matter. In the [[context]] in which you serve, you are representing your [[government]], your people, your civilization as it has evolved, as you [[hope]] to continue to evolve to maintain [[peace]] and order for all. The results of your decision are then consolidated with the decisions of your peers and the results will be presented to the [[judge]] who will follow the [[law]] as it also is presented to him. |
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| Ruth: Yes. | | Ruth: Yes. |
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− | TOMAS: Very well, we will have some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_call conferences] in this realm regarding your [[circuitry]]. I want you to know that your earnestness and [[sincerity]] will not let you down, that you well [[understand]] that you have a host of helpers, that we are all on hand for you, and that with your [[faith]] you will prevail. Your friend is indeed a lucky man that he is under your ministry in more ways than one. Let us all join in with Ruth's prayer that the [[words]] will be provided to stimulate this man's appetite for further [[truth]]. | + | TOMAS: Very well, we will have some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_call conferences] in this realm regarding your [[circuitry]]. I want you to know that your earnestness and [[sincerity]] will not let you down, that you well [[understand]] that you have a host of helpers, that we are all on hand for you, and that with your [[faith]] you will prevail. Your friend is indeed a lucky man that he is under your ministry in more ways than one. Let us all join in with Ruth's prayer that the [[words]] will be provided to stimulate this man's appetite for further [[truth]]. |
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| How is your niece? | | How is your niece? |
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| TOMAS: Thank you, Hunnah. | | TOMAS: Thank you, Hunnah. |
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− | Student: May I ask? I will not be with you next week because I should be in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando,_Florida Orlando, Florida]. I'm supposed to leave on Wednesday and return the following Wednesday. Do you see this as a successful trip? I'm flying. | + | Student: May I ask? I will not be with you next week because I should be in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando,_Florida Orlando, Florida]. I'm supposed to leave on Wednesday and return the following Wednesday. Do you see this as a successful trip? I'm flying. |
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− | TOMAS: I have to polish up my [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_ball crystal ball]. (Group laughter) | + | TOMAS: I have to polish up my [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_ball crystal ball]. (Group laughter) |
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| Student: You don't see anything [[dark]] around it? | | Student: You don't see anything [[dark]] around it? |
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− | TOMAS: [http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hester Hester]. | + | TOMAS: [https://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hester Hester]. |
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| Group: Oooh! Pretty! Different! | | Group: Oooh! Pretty! Different! |
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| Student: You didn't see what we saw. | | Student: You didn't see what we saw. |
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− | TOMAS: My point is that your [[sojourn]] here is one which provides the invaluable aspect of [[experience]] and those who have experienced much of [[life]] have gained [[wisdom]] and have attained [[endurance]] more than you have yet seen, and so the wise culture is the one which honors the [[elder]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas Native Americans] honor the Grandfather, the Grandmother. The Chinese also revere the elderly; their women are respected and not turned out to pasture. Your [[society]]'s custom of disregarding the strengths of the elderly is a disgrace. The elders have seen, witnessed, suffered, endured, taught more than the average mind can hold, and so it is a [[privilege]] to honor Hester. | + | TOMAS: My point is that your [[sojourn]] here is one which provides the invaluable aspect of [[experience]] and those who have experienced much of [[life]] have gained [[wisdom]] and have attained [[endurance]] more than you have yet seen, and so the wise culture is the one which honors the [[elder]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas Native Americans] honor the Grandfather, the Grandmother. The Chinese also revere the elderly; their women are respected and not turned out to pasture. Your [[society]]'s custom of disregarding the strengths of the elderly is a disgrace. The elders have seen, witnessed, suffered, endured, taught more than the average mind can hold, and so it is a [[privilege]] to honor Hester. |
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| Hester: Hester for now. | | Hester: Hester for now. |