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I apologize for [[interrupting]] your [[stillness]] practice tonight, but the [[moment]] was right. We are gratified to see that you all move forward step by step with good [[intentions]]. That is all I have to say. Perhaps you have a [[question]] or two tonight.

I apologize for [[interrupting]] your [[stillness]] practice tonight, but the [[moment]] was right. We are gratified to see that you all move forward step by step with good [[intentions]]. That is all I have to say. Perhaps you have a [[question]] or two tonight.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

JUDY: Good evening Will, this is Judy. When you [[talk]] about having [[eternity]] to [[change]] the world, that is very [[comforting]], but we view [[political]] [[events]] and things that are happening with the [[ecology]] and [[crime]], etc., it makes us feel like we would like a quicker answer. Can you comment on how we should view the [[events]] that are happening on our [[planet]] that seem disturbing?

JUDY: Good evening Will, this is Judy. When you [[talk]] about having [[eternity]] to [[change]] the world, that is very [[comforting]], but we view [[political]] [[events]] and things that are happening with the [[ecology]] and [[crime]], etc., it makes us feel like we would like a quicker answer. Can you comment on how we should view the [[events]] that are happening on our [[planet]] that seem disturbing?

WILL: The [[history]] of human [[action]] on your planet has largely been [[ecological]] [[devastation]]. However, until recently, such [[physical]] devastation was within tolerable bounds because the human [[population]] [[pressure]] was low enough that the people could move off the devastated areas which were then allowed to recover. Humans have greatly [[modified]] the face of the [[earth]]; not always for ill. But the present obviously non-sustainable destruction of the [[natural]] [[environment]] is chiefly attributable to [[avarice]] and [[ignorance]]. The avarice springs largely from the [[activities]] of the wealthier materially advanced cultures and their insatiable [[lust]] for [[profits]] which causes them to plunder the [[natural]] world. They have not learned to [[control]] their [[greed]] and [[ignorance]] is apparently [[shared]] by all humans. The worst [[effect]] is the impending [[crisis]] of over[[population]]. There are simply too many [[human being]]s alive on your planet. Your planet cannot sustain these people. Your [[societies]] cannot sustain these people. The most skillful governments on your planet seek only to exploit these unfortunate masses of people. The only help for it is to speak truth. The only hope for it is to speak out in every venue and not only among like- minded fellows. The combination of greed and overpopulation has the potential for turning this planet into a chaldern. The Northern hemisphere's societies in particular have failed to properly invest the profits of their plunder. They have attempted to restructure their environment by considering only the human environment.

WILL: The [[history]] of human [[action]] on your planet has largely been [[ecological]] [[devastation]]. However, until recently, such [[physical]] devastation was within tolerable bounds because the human [[population]] [[pressure]] was low enough that the people could move off the devastated areas which were then allowed to recover. Humans have greatly [[modified]] the face of the [[earth]]; not always for ill. But the present obviously non-sustainable destruction of the [[natural]] [[environment]] is chiefly attributable to [[avarice]] and [[ignorance]]. The avarice springs largely from the [[activities]] of the wealthier materially advanced cultures and their insatiable [[lust]] for [[profits]] which causes them to plunder the [[natural]] world. They have not learned to [[control]] their [[greed]] and [[ignorance]] is apparently [[shared]] by all humans. The worst [[effect]] is the impending [[crisis]] of over[[population]]. There are simply too many [[human being]]s alive on your [[planet]]. Your planet cannot sustain these people. Your [[societies]] cannot sustain these people. The most skillful [[governments]] on your planet seek only to [[exploit]] these unfortunate masses of people. The only help for it is to speak [[truth]]. The only [[hope]] for it is to speak out in every venue and not only among like- minded fellows. The [[combination]] of [[greed]] and [[overpopulation]] has the [[potential]] for turning this planet into a cauldron. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_hemisphere Northern hemisphere]'s societies in particular have failed to properly invest the [[profits]] of their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunder plunder]. They have attempted to restructure their [[environment]] by considering only the [[human]] environment.

Tremendous progress has been made in the scientific understanding of human nature. Yet this secular knowledge has had little benefit to the common people. Their material lives have been made easier, but their spirit lives are as empty as those of their animal brothers and sisters. They know not where they came from nor where they are going. It is left to you to solve these problems. We think that we can say that these problems will not be dealt with by the present leadership. That is as far as I am allowed to say on political grounds. I think it is clear that your government functions well where model programs have proven effective and those model programs are the basis for extrapolation and extension to the larger society. It would be useful to establish ecologically sound, rationally sustainable programs in your immediate area. We believe that some incentive exists already in your immediate neighborhood considering the recent reaction to the power generation in your city [Coal energy generation was voted down recently in Tallahassee - editor's note]. Perhaps a modest step forward could be made. This is a society-wide problem and it is difficult for individuals by isolated acts to greatly influence the thinking of corporations. They have largely shifted their responsibilities off on to the isolated individuals. They do not see that their choices have consequences. Their present mind set is that once the purchase takes place, they are absolved of responsibility. We do not think it is out of bonds to instruct them. Their present rhetoric is to encourage public participation and comment, so we encourage you to speak directly with your elected representatives and candidates for office and corporate vendors and planners. Tell them forthrightly what you think and why you think it. Another question?

Tremendous [[progress]] has been made in the [[scientific]] [[understanding]] of [[human]] [[nature]]. Yet this [[secular]] [[knowledge]] has had little benefit to the common people. Their [[material]] lives have been made easier, but their [[spirit]] lives are as empty as those of their [[animal]] [[brothers and sisters]]. They know not where they came from nor where they are going. It is left to you to solve these [[problems]]. We think that we can say that these problems will not be dealt with by the present [[leadership]]. That is as far as I am allowed to say on [[political]] grounds. I think it is clear that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_government your government] functions well where [[model]] programs have proven effective and those model programs are the basis for extrapolation and extension to the larger [[society]]. It would be useful to establish [[ecologically]] sound, rationally sustainable programs in your immediate area. We [[believe]] that some incentive exists already in your immediate [[neighborhood]] considering the recent reaction to the power generation in your city [Coal energy generation was voted down recently in Tallahassee - editor's note]. Perhaps a modest step forward could be made. This is a [[society]]-wide problem and it is [[difficult]] for individuals by isolated acts to greatly [[influence]] the [[thinking]] of corporations. They have largely shifted their [[responsibilities]] off on to the [[isolated]] [[individuals]]. They do not see that their [[choices]] have [[consequences]]. Their present mind set is that once the purchase takes place, they are absolved of [[responsibility]]. We do not think it is out of bonds to instruct them. Their present [[rhetoric]] is to encourage [[public]] [[participation]] and comment, so we [[encourage]] you to speak directly with your elected [[representatives]] and [[candidates]] for office and corporate vendors and planners. Tell them forthrightly what you think and why you think it. Another question?

VINCENT: I do have a question, Will. You heard about the [[discussion]] of closed societies and how other [[religious]] [[beliefs]] are not being [[permitted]] and you have also indicated that single isolated acts cannot necessarily [[influence]] large corporations and so I am wondering if [[individual]] isolated acts, like we are going about doing and meeting the three people and trying to [[influence]] people one at a time, is going to be successful in areas where we could be prosecuted for even suggesting other possibilities. I am just wondering how that fits into the plan?

WILL: I will deal with the second half of your question first, if that is all right. Perhaps I was not specific enough. By [[individual]] acts, I had in mind purchase [[transactions]] where no personal [[interaction]] was accounted. We think that the most effective tool available to humans is [[personal]] interaction. We believe that that is so. It is all that we stand for. Now the first part regarding closed societies, or those with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_church state religions]; we say this: it will not [[work]]. It is not [[necessary]] to overthrow any [[religion]] in order to bring people to the light of the [[Heavenly Father]]. Certainly enough common ground exists between all the world's credible [[religions]] for brotherhood to flourish. The straight jackets of all of the [[organized]] [[religions]] will fall away in time and the [[personal religion]] of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] will flourish and this [[earth]] will become a [[garden]]. Does that answer?

 

WILL: I will deal with the second half of your question first, if that is all right. Perhaps I was not specific enough. By individual acts, I had in mind purchase transactions where no personal interaction was accounted. We think that the most effective tool available to humans is personal interaction. We believe that that is so. It is all that we stand for. Now the first part regarding closed societies, or those with state religions; we say this: it will not work. It is not necessary to overthrow any religion in order to bring people to the light of the Heavenly Father. Certainly enough common ground exists between all the world's credible religions for brotherhood to flourish. The straight jackets of all of the organized religions will fall away in time and the personal religion of Jesus of Nazareth will flourish and this earth will become a garden. Does that answer?

VINCENT: Yes, thank you.

VINCENT: Yes, thank you.

WILL: I thank you my friend. You are always faithful and always have a good question.

WILL: I thank you my [[friend]]. You are always [[faithful]] and always have a good question.

 

Now begins a new week. We think you all understand that probably more than three opportunities will exist. But it is a good number for starting. So let us begin fresh, as we do every morning and have our feet more closely fit the Father's path - even those sorefoot among you. You found such irony in my remark last week. [Laughter at Susan, who has sore feet.] We will meet again next week in loving fellowship. I relish your company. I love you all. I am with you from time to time during the week. I hope that you feel my company. Until our next meeting. Shalom.

Now begins a new week. We think you all [[understand]] that probably more than three [[opportunities]] will exist. But it is a good number for starting. So let us begin fresh, as we do every [[morning]] and have our feet more closely fit [[the Father]]'s [[path]] - even those sorefoot among you. You found such [[irony]] in my remark last week. [Laughter at Susan, who has sore feet.] We will meet again next week in loving fellowship. I relish your company. I [[love]] you all. I am with you from time to time during the week. I [[hope]] that you feel my company. Until our next meeting. [[Shalom]].

==Session 3==

==Session 3==