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[[Comprehension]] of such an [[idea]] is most difficult for [[time/space]] beings for it is even hard for you to [[imagine]] the [[population]] map of your own country, let alone that of [[this planet]], let alone that of all [[the universes]]. It is a concept that [[magnification]] tends to [[confuse]], tends to bring you into a mindset of, 'yes, I understand but cannot completely comprehend'. It is, therefor, exceedingly important that you begin with your own [[self]] in your own understanding of this [[connection]], your sonship, your daughtership with the [[First Source and Center]] and brotherhood/sisterhood to one another. As you grow into the aspect of pure [[intellect]] to the [[integration]] of eternal knowingness your actions will become more in line in your treatment of one another, in your treatment of yourself. And so while you have taken that [[intellectual]] step and while you are now in the [[process]] of complete internalization there will be times when the [[automatic]] [[reflex]] of your being will speak to that [[nature]] of oneness, of [[unity]]. [[Happy]] and joyous will you be. Glad of [[heart]] will you feel. For it is, indeed, that [[feeling]] exactly when you have reached beyond the fetters of the [[material]] into a [[morontial]] concept.

[[Comprehension]] of such an [[idea]] is most difficult for [[time/space]] beings for it is even hard for you to [[imagine]] the [[population]] map of your own country, let alone that of [[this planet]], let alone that of all [[the universes]]. It is a concept that [[magnification]] tends to [[confuse]], tends to bring you into a mindset of, 'yes, I understand but cannot completely comprehend'. It is, therefor, exceedingly important that you begin with your own [[self]] in your own understanding of this [[connection]], your sonship, your daughtership with the [[First Source and Center]] and brotherhood/sisterhood to one another. As you grow into the aspect of pure [[intellect]] to the [[integration]] of eternal knowingness your actions will become more in line in your treatment of one another, in your treatment of yourself. And so while you have taken that [[intellectual]] step and while you are now in the [[process]] of complete internalization there will be times when the [[automatic]] [[reflex]] of your being will speak to that [[nature]] of oneness, of [[unity]]. [[Happy]] and joyous will you be. Glad of [[heart]] will you feel. For it is, indeed, that [[feeling]] exactly when you have reached beyond the fetters of the [[material]] into a [[morontial]] concept.

And while your life goes on you will be on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_coaster roller-coaster] of dipping in and out, riding up and down in this [[concept]]. It cannot be always on one [[plane]] for it is rare that [[material]] natures are able to completely turn over to [[spirit]] at all times. Planets that are in [[evolution]] grow [[step]] by step, process by [[process]]. It is our great [[joy]] as we witness your abilities to reach those higher [[plateaus]], those times when without [[thought]], without contemplative [[thinking]] you react and you walk in the [[spirit]], [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[wisdom]] of this aspect of knowing what it is to be a son or daughter of the [[First Source and Center]].

And while your life goes on you will be on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_coaster roller-coaster] of dipping in and out, riding up and down in this [[concept]]. It cannot be always on one [[plane]] for it is rare that [[material]] natures are able to completely turn over to [[spirit]] at all times. Planets that are in [[evolution]] grow [[step]] by step, process by [[process]]. It is our great [[joy]] as we witness your abilities to reach those higher [[plateaus]], those times when without [[thought]], without contemplative [[thinking]] you react and you walk in the [[spirit]], [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[wisdom]] of this aspect of knowing what it is to be a son or daughter of the [[First Source and Center]].

As your [[desire]] to maintain and further reach and stretch for [[morontial]] [[understanding]] so, too, will your lives [[reflect]] this aspect. It can be no other way. [[Good]] begets good. Those who daily work to understand and know [[the Father]]'s will for them slowly begin to understand. You are all doing that, my friends. Tomas and I delight as you move into these higher avenues of [[thought]] and [[action]]. We will now accept or entertain any [[questions]] or [[discourse]] with you."

As your [[desire]] to maintain and further reach and stretch for [[morontial]] [[understanding]] so, too, will your lives [[reflect]] this aspect. It can be no other way. [[Good]] begets good. Those who daily work to understand and know [[the Father]]'s will for them slowly begin to understand. You are all doing that, my friends. Tomas and I delight as you move into these higher avenues of [[thought]] and [[action]]. We will now accept or entertain any [[questions]] or [[discourse]] with you."

Paula: "Tomas this is Paula. Thank you for your [[words]] of caution for all of we who are hopefully [[ascending]] and working at it. It is very easy to have a religious [[ego]] unless one keeps closer and remembers we are ascending because that puts us in the proper [[perspective]].

Paula: "Tomas this is Paula. Thank you for your [[words]] of caution for all of we who are hopefully [[ascending]] and working at it. It is very easy to have a religious [[ego]] unless one keeps closer and remembers we are ascending because that puts us in the proper [[perspective]].

The word 'religionist' is one that I am somewhat disturbed by, primarily because 'ist' rather than [[inherent]] seems to me to be those that..I can't really figure out why 'religionist' or '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womanist womanist]' or what all that means. I guess maybe because it sometimes sets up a separate sense of [[identity]] which is [[separating]], like a separatist. I wondering if we can have some [[conversation]] about that and maybe help me figure out about that word, like another word that might be used, what that might be?"

The word 'religionist' is one that I am somewhat disturbed by, primarily because 'ist' rather than [[inherent]] seems to me to be those that..I can't really figure out why 'religionist' or '[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womanist womanist]' or what all that means. I guess maybe because it sometimes sets up a separate sense of [[identity]] which is [[separating]], like a separatist. I wondering if we can have some [[conversation]] about that and maybe help me figure out about that word, like another word that might be used, what that might be?"

Tomas: "I am [[happy]] to [[discourse]] with you on any matter. This word 'religionist' is a good one. The word itself I lifted from the [[Urantia Book]] and have also pondered its [[meaning]] in terms of mortal understanding. The [[negative]] connotations of 'ist' and 'isms' is unfortunate for words convey [[information]] and words also can bring forth [[prejudices]]. For they are often used as a blanket to cover a multitude of [[iniquities]] and [[ignorance]].

Tomas: "I am [[happy]] to [[discourse]] with you on any matter. This word 'religionist' is a good one. The word itself I lifted from the [[Urantia Book]] and have also pondered its [[meaning]] in terms of mortal understanding. The [[negative]] connotations of 'ist' and 'isms' is unfortunate for words convey [[information]] and words also can bring forth [[prejudices]]. For they are often used as a blanket to cover a multitude of [[iniquities]] and [[ignorance]].