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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening prayer and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis prayer of St. Francis]

Opening prayer and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "Good afternoon my [[friends]]. I am Daniel, your [[friend]], your teacher, your [[guide]]. I am very much [[aware]] of the questions, concerns, [[doubts]], [[expectations]] and hopefulness that reigns within your minds and [[hearts]] in regards to next week. This is understandable and is, of course, being played out across the States in the minds of many.

Daniel: "Good afternoon my [[friends]]. I am Daniel, your [[friend]], your teacher, your [[guide]]. I am very much [[aware]] of the questions, concerns, [[doubts]], [[expectations]] and hopefulness that reigns within your minds and [[hearts]] in regards to next week. This is understandable and is, of course, being played out across the States in the minds of many.

This week I ask that each of you spend [[time]] in asking that you [[receive]] the [[gift]] [[necessary]] in your own [[personal]] life that will allow you to [[experience]] [[God]] for yourselves anew. I will address briefly, also, the aspect of [[gender]] regarding [[Deity]].

This week I ask that each of you spend [[time]] in asking that you [[receive]] the [[gift]] [[necessary]] in your own [[personal]] life that will allow you to [[experience]] [[God]] for yourselves anew. I will address briefly, also, the aspect of [[gender]] regarding [[Deity]].

===='''''[[Gender]]''''', '''''[[Language]]''''', '''''[[Semantics]]'''''====

===='''''[[Gender]]''''', '''''[[Language]]'''''====

As you, my [[friends]], come into greater [[understanding]] of [[God]]; as the [[presence]] of the [[First Source and Center]] becomes a part of you, so, too, will the name you give to [[God]] become [[personal]], become fulfilling to you. Allowing for [[semantics]] is often a [[necessary]] step in bringing forth broader [[concepts]]. It is [[regrettable]], indeed, on certain spheres that [[gender]] bias, gender [[domination]] has caused such [[pain]]! In the realm of [[time/space]] creatures on [[sex planets]] often this is [[inevitable]].

As you, my [[friends]], come into greater [[understanding]] of [[God]]; as the [[presence]] of the [[First Source and Center]] becomes a part of you, so, too, will the name you give to [[God]] become [[personal]], become fulfilling to you. Allowing for [[semantics]] is often a [[necessary]] step in bringing forth broader [[concepts]]. It is [[regrettable]], indeed, on certain spheres that [[gender]] bias, gender [[domination]] has caused such [[pain]]! In the realm of [[time/space]] creatures on [[sex planets]] often this is [[inevitable]].

I say to you who have [[trouble]] with the phrase '[[father]]' to [[substitute]] that endearing term that will help you in [[understanding]] a [[relationship]] that will provide the [[concept]] of the [[First Source and Center]]. As it is [[necessary]] to use the term [[God]], First Source and Center, Universal One, Father, it is often awkward to use terms that will not [[offend]] anyone. And it is a matter of fading time, perhaps, in not addressing the First Source and Center as not always the First Source and Center. Know that if there is any kind of [[gender]] within the [[Creator]] of all, it [[encompasses]] both [[mother]] and [[father]] in [[spirit]].

I say to you who have [[trouble]] with the phrase '[[father]]' to [[substitute]] that endearing term that will help you in [[understanding]] a [[relationship]] that will provide the [[concept]] of the [[First Source and Center]]. As it is [[necessary]] to use the term [[God]], First Source and Center, Universal One, Father, it is often awkward to use terms that will not [[offend]] anyone. And it is a matter of fading time, perhaps, in not addressing the First Source and Center as not always the First Source and Center. Know that if there is any kind of [[gender]] within the [[Creator]] of all, it [[encompasses]] both [[mother]] and [[father]] in [[spirit]].

One cannot be had without the [[other]]. Indeed, even in your own life as [[gender]] [[creatures]] you are not wholly just one, but a [[combination]] of both. And, again, realize that the [[Urantia Book]] itself, while not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language inclusive in language], is not meant to [[offend]], is not meant to exclude or to [[perpetuate]] an [[idea]] of gender [[bias]], especially in the [[framework]] of [[God]]. And with that said, let there go forth from here an [[understanding]] from my part that when the term, '[[Father]]' is used by me, not to [[confuse]] it for [[gender]] but for a relationship that embodies both [[Mother]] and [[Father]] Spirit, One combined Together. And if I use [[Mother Spirit]] know, also, that it includes Father combined. [[Semantics]] can cause much disagreement among people. I laugh in realizing the [[trouble]] that was had in giving this [[Urantia Book]], for many, many hours were used in finding [[language]] that was [[expressive]], suitable to convey an [[idea]]. The [[humor]] rests in the [[fact]] that when one is busy doing something and you continually run into [[roadblocks]], after a time it becomes something to [[laugh]] about. I and others realize that the [[feelings]] that non-inclusive language generates for many is [[painful]]. Much [[thought]] was given in presenting the [[idea]] of '[[Father]]', as in a [[family]] situation. On a [[planet]] that is [[patriarchal]] it was deemed a proper way to go to help the greater number in coming to a clearer [[understanding]] of [[God]]. You who are feeling [[offense]], take heart in [[realizing]] that [[God]] is no respecter of persons, no respecter of [[gender]]. And your [[pain]] will only provide for more [[character]] [[growth]] and will someday be an ally to you. This week work to bring into your own [[personal]] lives a greater sense of [[faith]], that through your increasing faith, will you better serve one another on this [[plane]]. And now I will take only a few [[questions]]."

One cannot be had without the [[other]]. Indeed, even in your own life as [[gender]] [[creatures]] you are not wholly just one, but a [[combination]] of both. And, again, realize that the [[Urantia Book]] itself, while not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language inclusive in language], is not meant to [[offend]], is not meant to exclude or to [[perpetuate]] an [[idea]] of gender [[bias]], especially in the [[framework]] of [[God]]. And with that said, let there go forth from here an [[understanding]] from my part that when the term, '[[Father]]' is used by me, not to [[confuse]] it for [[gender]] but for a relationship that embodies both [[Mother]] and [[Father]] Spirit, One combined Together. And if I use [[Mother Spirit]] know, also, that it includes Father combined. [[Semantics]] can cause much disagreement among people. I laugh in realizing the [[trouble]] that was had in giving this [[Urantia Book]], for many, many hours were used in finding [[language]] that was [[expressive]], suitable to convey an [[idea]]. The [[humor]] rests in the [[fact]] that when one is busy doing something and you continually run into [[roadblocks]], after a time it becomes something to [[laugh]] about. I and others realize that the [[feelings]] that non-inclusive language generates for many is [[painful]]. Much [[thought]] was given in presenting the [[idea]] of '[[Father]]', as in a [[family]] situation. On a [[planet]] that is [[patriarchal]] it was deemed a proper way to go to help the greater number in coming to a clearer [[understanding]] of [[God]]. You who are feeling [[offense]], take heart in [[realizing]] that [[God]] is no respecter of persons, no respecter of [[gender]]. And your [[pain]] will only provide for more [[character]] [[growth]] and will someday be an ally to you. This week work to bring into your own [[personal]] lives a greater sense of [[faith]], that through your increasing faith, will you better serve one another on this [[plane]]. And now I will take only a few [[questions]]."

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

[[understanding]] [[God]] nor does it detract from my [[faith]] in this [[Universal Creator]]/Caring Parent of mine. But it certainly does estrange me from being at one and in complete [[relationship]] with my [[Siblings|brothers and my sisters]]. It's not the [[relationship]] with my [[God]] that suffers because of that because I think God is beyond [[gender]] and is both. I guess it would just be nice to hear the [[word]], '[[mother]]' sometimes as well as '[[father]]'. And maybe not even [[Mother Spirit]] but just Mother. It would be nice to in [[reading]] and learning about the [[Urantia Book]] worlds that there are ''Creator Daughters'' and that, yes, I know [[God]] doesn't have any [[gender]] [[bias]] and is no respecter. And I keep hearing that we who are [[sensitive]] to that are the ones that have to move beyond that! I guess...is the burden of [[responsibility]] always on us to discount the [[reality]] that the world thinks that [[God]] is [[gender]] [[biased]]?"

[[understanding]] [[God]] nor does it detract from my [[faith]] in this [[Universal Creator]]/Caring Parent of mine. But it certainly does estrange me from being at one and in complete [[relationship]] with my [[Siblings|brothers and my sisters]]. It's not the [[relationship]] with my [[God]] that suffers because of that because I think God is beyond [[gender]] and is both. I guess it would just be nice to hear the [[word]], '[[mother]]' sometimes as well as '[[father]]'. And maybe not even [[Mother Spirit]] but just Mother. It would be nice to in [[reading]] and learning about the [[Urantia Book]] worlds that there are ''Creator Daughters'' and that, yes, I know [[God]] doesn't have any [[gender]] [[bias]] and is no respecter. And I keep hearing that we who are [[sensitive]] to that are the ones that have to move beyond that! I guess...is the burden of [[responsibility]] always on us to discount the [[reality]] that the world thinks that [[God]] is [[gender]] [[biased]]?"

Daniel: "Your concerns are noted, and your concerns are being addressed in ways which are not always known to you. And because of this being a [[time]] of [[change]], [[transition]] from a very domineering [[patriarchal]] world to one that in [[future]] [[generations]] will be more [[equitable]], this is, indeed, difficult for those caught in the [[flux]]. And so I can certainly [[sympathize]]. And I speak regularly with my fellow [[teachers]] in this regard, that even as teachers on [[this mission]], if we could be more [[conscious]] of this [[pain]], we might be able to bring about a greater [[sensitivity]] in the [[society]] at large. And I know that often I, myself, have erred in not always using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language inclusive language]. This has been a [[growing]] step for me as my [[planet]] of [[origin]], also, was [[male]] [[dominated]]. And the pattern of thought is still ingrained. I ask that you who are [[sensitive]] to this to put forth in your own personal life those things that will bring about [[change]]. The [[Urantia Book]] is a great promoter in bringing the [[truth]], the [[revelation]] of the [[First Source and Center]] into understandable [[terms]] for this time. It is often regretted that the aspect of [[language]] is in some ways hampering further [[enlightenment]]. You who understand the [[First Source and Center]] as you do, understand that [[language]] should not and cannot be a [[block]] for you. And continue, therefor, in your human endeavors in the [[human]] realm to bring about [[language]] that helps to stir people in realizing that the [[symbolism]] of 'Father' designates a [[relationship]] that espouses [[love]], that the term is but a term, [[mother]], also, [[parent]], indeed. While this [[conversation]] we have now will not change what is, realize that in time this will not be an issue. In that time in between, however, there will be [[pain]], but out of pain there is [[growth]]."

Daniel: "Your concerns are noted, and your concerns are being addressed in ways which are not always known to you. And because of this being a [[time]] of [[change]], [[transition]] from a very domineering [[patriarchal]] world to one that in [[future]] [[generations]] will be more [[equitable]], this is, indeed, difficult for those caught in the [[flux]]. And so I can certainly [[sympathize]]. And I speak regularly with my fellow [[teachers]] in this regard, that even as teachers on [[this mission]], if we could be more [[conscious]] of this [[pain]], we might be able to bring about a greater [[sensitivity]] in the [[society]] at large. And I know that often I, myself, have erred in not always using [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language inclusive language]. This has been a [[growing]] step for me as my [[planet]] of [[origin]], also, was [[male]] [[dominated]]. And the pattern of thought is still ingrained. I ask that you who are [[sensitive]] to this to put forth in your own personal life those things that will bring about [[change]]. The [[Urantia Book]] is a great promoter in bringing the [[truth]], the [[revelation]] of the [[First Source and Center]] into understandable [[terms]] for this time. It is often regretted that the aspect of [[language]] is in some ways hampering further [[enlightenment]]. You who understand the [[First Source and Center]] as you do, understand that [[language]] should not and cannot be a [[block]] for you. And continue, therefor, in your human endeavors in the [[human]] realm to bring about [[language]] that helps to stir people in realizing that the [[symbolism]] of 'Father' designates a [[relationship]] that espouses [[love]], that the term is but a term, [[mother]], also, [[parent]], indeed. While this [[conversation]] we have now will not change what is, realize that in time this will not be an issue. In that time in between, however, there will be [[pain]], but out of pain there is [[growth]]."

C2: "Thank you Daniel. I appreciate your comment. It is less distressing for me to hear you [[speak]] in those terms that are classicly used. But I guess I would ask that if, indeed, our [[life]] here and our gathering here is but a [[laboratory]] for the [[future]], could we not do some re[[translating]] on everybody's part?"

C2: "Thank you Daniel. I appreciate your comment. It is less distressing for me to hear you [[speak]] in those terms that are classicly used. But I guess I would ask that if, indeed, our [[life]] here and our gathering here is but a [[laboratory]] for the [[future]], could we not do some re[[translating]] on everybody's part?"

C2: "Thank you Daniel."

C2: "Thank you Daniel."

V1: "First, Daniel, I would like to introduce B9, whom you are probably already [[aware]] of, from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council,_Idaho Council, Idaho]. And she is here [[visiting]] with us. And then at the same time I had a [[thought]] during all this. On the spheres where there is [[Light and Life]] and [[mortals]] have reached that place, is [[gender]] an issue? Or has it all been taken [[care]] of, and, indeed, as I [[read]] this morning [page 1260], the concept of God will one day be greater than the concept of [[Father]]. What is the [[First Source and Center]] called on spheres where there is [[Light and Life]]?"

V1: "First, Daniel, I would like to introduce B9, whom you are probably already [[aware]] of, from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council,_Idaho Council, Idaho]. And she is here [[visiting]] with us. And then at the same time I had a [[thought]] during all this. On the spheres where there is [[Light and Life]] and [[mortals]] have reached that place, is [[gender]] an issue? Or has it all been taken [[care]] of, and, indeed, as I [[read]] this morning [page 1260], the concept of God will one day be greater than the concept of [[Father]]. What is the [[First Source and Center]] called on spheres where there is [[Light and Life]]?"

Daniel: "Welcome, B9. It is [[good]] to have you here with us today. I have been [[aware]] of you, of course, and I am pleased that we can be [[together]] here this evening. Your [[growth]] over the last time frame is one that shows an [[awakening]] of the [[spirit]], a [[desire]] to grow and to come into further [[understanding]] of [[God]]. I welcome you and ask that you continue to seek that [[quiet time]], that through it you will not only come into greater [[love]], greater [[understanding]], but you will, through that [[time]], be able to [[rest]], to answer and to put aside those [[questions]] which you are seeking [[answers]] for. Welcome, my [[friend]]. The [[concept]] of God, the [[person]] of God, the [[name]] given to God, the [[First Source and Center]] is not a given. God has not given a name for His/Her [[being]]. God is God and the name, the way God is addressed is [[different]] on [[the worlds|most spheres]]. Many equate God as [[Father]] in terms of [[understanding]] the loving [[relationship]] of [[parent]] to the [[child]]. In a planet of [[Light and Life]], if they are [[gender planets]], so, too, will there be the [[differences]] that are [[genetic]], and because of this and [[thought]] patterning, there will always be a [[difference]]. The difference on a [[Light and Life]] planet as [[opposed]] to one as this, is that there is no [[dominance]] of one [[gender]] over another. [[Equality]] and [[respect]] for the [[strengths]] as well as the [[weaknesses]] that are [[inherent]] within [[gender]] are thusly respected and thus are these [[strengths]] and [[weaknesses]] used to help each [[individual]] [[grow]] in their [[potential]]. And the term, my [[friends]], of what to call God on many spheres becomes a very [[personal]] one. As you grow in more [[self realization]], [[God-consciousness]], the [[concept]] of what the [[First Source and Center]] means to you becomes that which you call Him/Her. Do you see? Let us not get hung up on a name! To assign a name in this regard that is one that will stifle even one [[individual]] in their [[ascension]] to the [[First Source and Center]] would be [[error]]. Let not a name stop you in your [[ascent]]!"  

Daniel: "Welcome, B9. It is [[good]] to have you here with us today. I have been [[aware]] of you, of course, and I am pleased that we can be [[together]] here this evening. Your [[growth]] over the last time frame is one that shows an [[awakening]] of the [[spirit]], a [[desire]] to grow and to come into further [[understanding]] of [[God]]. I welcome you and ask that you continue to seek that [[quiet time]], that through it you will not only come into greater [[love]], greater [[understanding]], but you will, through that [[time]], be able to [[rest]], to answer and to put aside those [[questions]] which you are seeking [[answers]] for. Welcome, my [[friend]]. The [[concept]] of God, the [[person]] of God, the [[name]] given to God, the [[First Source and Center]] is not a given. God has not given a name for His/Her [[being]]. God is God and the name, the way God is addressed is [[different]] on [[the worlds|most spheres]]. Many equate God as [[Father]] in terms of [[understanding]] the loving [[relationship]] of [[parent]] to the [[child]]. In a planet of [[Light and Life]], if they are [[gender planets]], so, too, will there be the [[differences]] that are [[genetic]], and because of this and [[thought]] patterning, there will always be a [[difference]]. The difference on a [[Light and Life]] planet as [[opposed]] to one as this, is that there is no [[dominance]] of one [[gender]] over another. [[Equality]] and [[respect]] for the [[strengths]] as well as the [[weaknesses]] that are [[inherent]] within [[gender]] are thusly respected and thus are these [[strengths]] and [[weaknesses]] used to help each [[individual]] [[grow]] in their [[potential]]. And the term, my [[friends]], of what to call God on many spheres becomes a very [[personal]] one. As you grow in more [[self realization]], [[God-consciousness]], the [[concept]] of what the [[First Source and Center]] means to you becomes that which you call Him/Her. Do you see? Let us not get hung up on a name! To assign a name in this regard that is one that will stifle even one [[individual]] in their [[ascension]] to the [[First Source and Center]] would be [[error]]. Let not a name stop you in your [[ascent]]!"  

Daniel: "[[Beautifully]] stated. It will be noted by all [[teachers]], I am sure."

Daniel: "[[Beautifully]] stated. It will be noted by all [[teachers]], I am sure."

B2: "Daniel, I just wanted to make a comment. I don't recall the [[source]], but back in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70's seventies] I read a [[book]] that used the word 'tess' for his/her and they combined the e from the [[male]] and the s from the [[female]] and vice versa in the possessive and the other and used 'ter' and 'tess'. I don't know if those are terms that are [[comfortable]] with you but it would certainly be easier and more streamlined if you could use a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language non-gender] term. I don't know if that helps?"

B2: "Daniel, I just wanted to make a comment. I don't recall the [[source]], but back in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70's seventies] I read a [[book]] that used the word 'tess' for his/her and they combined the e from the [[male]] and the s from the [[female]] and vice versa in the possessive and the other and used 'ter' and 'tess'. I don't know if those are terms that are [[comfortable]] with you but it would certainly be easier and more streamlined if you could use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language non-gender] term. I don't know if that helps?"

Daniel: "Thank you, B1, for your comment. This will be taken under [[Consideration|advisement]]."

Daniel: "Thank you, B1, for your comment. This will be taken under [[Consideration|advisement]]."

B1: "Thank you. That [[clarifies]] it for me. So we will gather with [[prayer]], go into [[stillness]], and see what happens."

B1: "Thank you. That [[clarifies]] it for me. So we will gather with [[prayer]], go into [[stillness]], and see what happens."

K1: "Hi, Daniel, it's M3. It's [[good]] to see you, hear you again. I just have a [[question]]...I know the 24th is also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day Earth Day]. I just wondered if there was any correlation between this [[event]] and [[caring]] for [[our planet]]?"

K1: "Hi, Daniel, it's M3. It's [[good]] to see you, hear you again. I just have a [[question]]...I know the 24th is also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day Earth Day]. I just wondered if there was any correlation between this [[event]] and [[caring]] for [[our planet]]?"

Daniel: "[[Urantia]] Day, yes. We are [[aware]] of this. No [[Soul growth|growth of the soul]] of the [[creatures]] upon this [[earth]] can take place unless there is a [[home]] for you to reside on. And the [[care]] of your [[Body|personal home]] that houses your [[Indwelling Spirit]] is always important, as it is important to take care of the home that houses all of the [[inhabitants]] that house an Indwelling Spirit. And I say [[welcome]] back to you, you who are a 'frequent flyer', as the rest of us in [[this mission]]! ([[laughter]])  

Daniel: "[[Urantia]] Day, yes. We are [[aware]] of this. No [[Soul growth|growth of the soul]] of the [[creatures]] upon this [[earth]] can take place unless there is a [[home]] for you to reside on. And the [[care]] of your [[Body|personal home]] that houses your [[Indwelling Spirit]] is always important, as it is important to take care of the home that houses all of the [[inhabitants]] that house an Indwelling Spirit. And I say [[welcome]] back to you, you who are a 'frequent flyer', as the rest of us in [[this mission]]! ([[laughter]])