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Group: Pocatello, Idaho

 

 

 

Opening prayer and prayer of St. Francis

Opening prayer and 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.

 

Hold in faith at all times that the First Source and Center is in ever constant overcare of all of the universes. Through His greatness He has given to His Creator Sons the control of their local universes and our Dear Brother Christ Michael is ever present in working to bring His children into the greater understanding of the First Source and Center. I am always in awe of the beauty, the love that Michael has for His children, and His work is untiring in fulfilling His duty as the Creator Son.

Hold in faith at all times that the First Source and Center is in ever constant overcare of all of the universes. Through His greatness He has given to His Creator Sons the control of their local universes and our Dear Brother Christ Michael is ever present in working to bring His children into the greater understanding of the First Source and Center. I am always in awe of the beauty, the love that Michael has for His children, and His work is untiring in fulfilling His duty as the Creator Son.

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 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 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."

 

C2: "Daniel, this is C2. Thank you for addressing the issue. I guess my response and I don't even know if it is a question is that...you see, I don't think that gender prohibits me from really

C2: "Daniel, this is C2. Thank you for addressing the issue. I guess my response and I don't even know if it is a question is that...you see, I don't think that gender prohibits me from really

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 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 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?"

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 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 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 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 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) My friends, let us end this meeting tonight in prayer, in the outpouring of love to all on this sphere. Hold now within your heart a concept of what the First Source and Center means to you. And in doing this, realize that you concept is magnified so many times over, more than you can even comprehend. And in this realize that the Creator of all loves each and every one of His/Her creation. If you in your limited understanding could begin to love your brothers and sisters in even a small way, you are expanding the concept of God for them! 'Mother/Father/Spirit, Christ Michael, all the angels, daughters of the Spirit, be with this group and all on this plane that through their efforts and the efforts of countless others, as well as yourselves, that in some way during this week all may begin to get a glimpse, an experience of the First Source and Center; that in receiving that experience their lives may be so turned around that they, too, may help one another as well as themselves in bringing greater harmony, peace, and love to this land, this planet, this Local Universe, this Superuniverse. May each here throughout this week take the time necessary in preparation experiencing You at greater depth. We ask this in your name.' My friends, go now this week. I send you my love. Good evening."

Daniel: "Urantia Day, yes. We are aware of this. No 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 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) My friends, let us end this meeting tonight in prayer, in the outpouring of love to all on this sphere. Hold now within your heart a concept of what the First Source and Center means to you. And in doing this, realize that you concept is magnified so many times over, more than you can even comprehend. And in this realize that the Creator of all loves each and every one of His/Her creation. If you in your limited understanding could begin to love your brothers and sisters in even a small way, you are expanding the concept of God for them!  

 

'Mother/Father/Spirit, Christ Michael, all the angels, daughters of the Spirit, be with this group and all on this plane that through their efforts and the efforts of countless others, as well as yourselves, that in some way during this week all may begin to get a glimpse, an experience of the First Source and Center; that in receiving that experience their lives may be so turned around that they, too, may help one another as well as themselves in bringing greater harmony, peace, and love to this land, this planet, this Local Universe, this Superuniverse. May each here throughout this week take the time necessary in preparation experiencing You at greater depth. We ask this in your name.' My friends, go now this week. I send you my love. Good evening."