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David: I have a [[question]] along the lines of the [[intellectualism]] vs. loving [[understanding]] and understanding true [[meanings]]. I've had kind of a long time question that I've worked on a little bit, and maybe you can help me answer that. And that is . . with regards to what I understand to be [[the sciences]] or [[mathematics]], the understanding of our [[physical]] world...does any of that have spiritual [[value]]? And also, for people that have a hard time with math here, do you have math on the [[morontia]] level? Is that kind of stuff important?

David: I have a [[question]] along the lines of the [[intellectualism]] vs. loving [[understanding]] and understanding true [[meanings]]. I've had kind of a long time question that I've worked on a little bit, and maybe you can help me answer that. And that is . . with regards to what I understand to be [[the sciences]] or [[mathematics]], the understanding of our [[physical]] world...does any of that have spiritual [[value]]? And also, for people that have a hard time with math here, do you have math on the [[morontia]] level? Is that kind of stuff important?

LinEL: I will have to answer this [[question]] in two parts. First, yes there is [[spiritual]] [[content]] in the [[learning]] of these things. There is perhaps more spiritual content from where we stand than has perhaps happened on [[your planet]]. Part of this is due to your current [[philosophical]] state of affairs, less than that [[humans]] in your situation cannot [[receive]] the benefit. Even now, as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory chaos theory], and its . . . so-called chaos theory...and some of its [[effects]] are beginning to reach many [[minds]], the opening up again of the [[wonder]] of [[the Father]]'s incredible [[plan]] is being again present in [[scientific]] [[minds]]. The natural [[scientific]] [[response]] to all the marvels of [[learning]] is to indeed marvel at the tremendous [[creation]]. [[Science]] can be a very powerful way to be [[inspired]]. However, it does have its [[roots]] in more [[material]] form. And I would say to you, that folks on [[this planet]], who do not necessarily have this bent, do not necessarily [[learn]] your equivalent of [[mathematics]] when they [[progress]]. Everyone has different [[abilities]] and [[skills]], and different projected roles in the [[future]]. However, they will all learn certain philosophical conceptual aspects, where the [[spiritual]] element is present. So, if you didn't learn your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algebra algebra], I have to tell you you may get out of it on the [[mansion worlds]]. However, what it truly means, you will indeed want to [[learn]], and will learn in time. I [[realize]] this is not a complete answer, but perhaps it will begin.

LinEL: I will have to answer this [[question]] in two parts. First, yes there is [[spiritual]] [[content]] in the [[learning]] of these things. There is perhaps more spiritual content from where we stand than has perhaps happened on [[your planet]]. Part of this is due to your current [[philosophical]] state of affairs, less than that [[humans]] in your situation cannot [[receive]] the benefit. Even now, as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory chaos theory], and its . . . so-called chaos theory...and some of its [[effects]] are beginning to reach many [[minds]], the opening up again of the [[wonder]] of [[the Father]]'s incredible [[plan]] is being again present in [[scientific]] [[minds]]. The natural [[scientific]] [[response]] to all the marvels of [[learning]] is to indeed marvel at the tremendous [[creation]]. [[Science]] can be a very powerful way to be [[inspired]]. However, it does have its [[roots]] in more [[material]] form. And I would say to you, that folks on [[this planet]], who do not necessarily have this bent, do not necessarily [[learn]] your equivalent of [[mathematics]] when they [[progress]]. Everyone has different [[abilities]] and [[skills]], and different projected roles in the [[future]]. However, they will all learn certain philosophical conceptual aspects, where the [[spiritual]] element is present. So, if you didn't learn your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algebra algebra], I have to tell you you may get out of it on the [[mansion worlds]]. However, what it truly means, you will indeed want to [[learn]], and will learn in time. I [[realize]] this is not a complete answer, but perhaps it will begin.

David: It's a provocative answer.

David: It's a provocative answer.