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[[Ceremonies]] bind [[human being]]s together. They create the circumstance for the [[physical]] getting [[together]] of people and this is designed to lower [[tensions]] and ease strained [[relationships]]. People who regularly attend [[church]] service and witness mass, for example, join together in a common ceremony with others that [[transcends]] their [[differences]] and creates the bonding that solidifies [[communities]] and [[neighborhoods]].

[[Ceremonies]] bind [[human being]]s together. They create the circumstance for the [[physical]] getting [[together]] of people and this is designed to lower [[tensions]] and ease strained [[relationships]]. People who regularly attend [[church]] service and witness mass, for example, join together in a common ceremony with others that [[transcends]] their [[differences]] and creates the bonding that solidifies [[communities]] and [[neighborhoods]].

There is something [[wonderful]] about a time when people put aside their [[differences]] and come together in the [[ceremony]] that commemorates their highest yearnings, longings, and [[aspirations]]. The [[remembrance supper]], which became in later times a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_%28liturgy%29 mass], is such a ceremony that binds human beings together in a common [[remembrance]] of the life of [[Jesus]]. Unfortunately, this great [[tradition]] ceremony has narrowed and become exclusive in [[modern]] times and most of the world cannot relate to this ceremony any more. There will come a time when there must be given to [[Urantia]] a new and greater ceremony for the [[purpose]] of binding people's together that includes the Christian, the Moslem, the Hindu, and the Sikh, the Buddhist and the Jainist, the Taoist and the follower of Confucius. All must be brought together in a single, simple [[ceremony]].

There is something [[wonderful]] about a time when people put aside their [[differences]] and come together in the [[ceremony]] that commemorates their highest yearnings, longings, and [[aspirations]]. The [[remembrance supper]], which became in later times a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_%28liturgy%29 mass], is such a ceremony that binds human beings together in a common [[remembrance]] of the life of [[Jesus]]. Unfortunately, this great [[tradition]] ceremony has narrowed and become exclusive in [[modern]] times and most of the world cannot relate to this ceremony any more. There will come a time when there must be given to [[Urantia]] a new and greater ceremony for the [[purpose]] of binding people's together that includes the Christian, the Moslem, the Hindu, and the Sikh, the Buddhist and the Jainist, the Taoist and the follower of Confucius. All must be brought together in a single, simple [[ceremony]].

Ceremonies are powerful, you commemorate your most [[solemn]] acts with a ceremony. The [[wedding]] ceremony and the exchange of [[vows]] leads into the greatest human institution, that is [[marriage]] and [[home]] building. Before your sporting events, you [[sing]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem national anthem] that reminds people on both sides of the [[event]], who root for either team, that you are brethren in a larger sense. You have ceremonies to commemorate accomplishments such as education [[graduations]]. You have ceremonies to commemorate accomplishments in every field of endeavor for the prize itself, the plaque or statue, is not as meaningful in itself as the commemoration [[ceremony]] that accompanies it.

Ceremonies are powerful, you commemorate your most [[solemn]] acts with a ceremony. The [[wedding]] ceremony and the exchange of [[vows]] leads into the greatest human institution, that is [[marriage]] and [[home]] building. Before your sporting events, you [[sing]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem national anthem] that reminds people on both sides of the [[event]], who root for either team, that you are brethren in a larger sense. You have ceremonies to commemorate accomplishments such as education [[graduations]]. You have ceremonies to commemorate accomplishments in every field of endeavor for the prize itself, the plaque or statue, is not as meaningful in itself as the commemoration [[ceremony]] that accompanies it.

So, ceremonies bring together people with a common interest or [[profession]] as they honor those who have [[achieved]] their highest [[esteem]] during the year. So, everyone is as one for a few moments, wishing well to the commemorees. Ceremonies are very important When you, in your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism protestant religions] have a [[worship]] service, it is really more of a [[worship]] ceremony where [[the Father]] is praised communally and all the people taking part in that [[praise]] feel bonded together and at one with each other.The world will have to find a way to bring this [[concept]] of ceremony into an [[international]] level where even nations win awards for things like environmental [[progress]], [[educational]] progress, things of that sort where the [[leaders]] of these nations can bring home a ceremonial plaque of accomplishment for their people and all can join in a common [[feeling]] of accomplishment. Yes, nations, as people, need to feel [[pride]] in their accomplishments and need recognition from other nations.

So, ceremonies bring together people with a common interest or [[profession]] as they honor those who have [[achieved]] their highest [[esteem]] during the year. So, everyone is as one for a few moments, wishing well to the commemorees. Ceremonies are very important When you, in your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism protestant religions] have a [[worship]] service, it is really more of a [[worship]] ceremony where [[the Father]] is praised communally and all the people taking part in that [[praise]] feel bonded together and at one with each other.The world will have to find a way to bring this [[concept]] of ceremony into an [[international]] level where even nations win awards for things like environmental [[progress]], [[educational]] progress, things of that sort where the [[leaders]] of these nations can bring home a ceremonial plaque of accomplishment for their people and all can join in a common [[feeling]] of accomplishment. Yes, nations, as people, need to feel [[pride]] in their accomplishments and need recognition from other nations.

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===='''''[[Politics]]'''''====

Your world [[focuses]] much too much on the [[negative]] and does not give [[incentives]] towards positive [[change]] in the world. Your world is making a [[transition]] between the time when might made right and the time when right is right for its own sake. As your people have not cherished [[righteousness]], but rather cherished [[power]], so your [[nations]] have likewise and power is still the great means of [[leverage]] in [[international relations]].

Your world [[focuses]] much too much on the [[negative]] and does not give [[incentives]] towards positive [[change]] in the world. Your world is making a [[transition]] between the time when might made right and the time when right is right for its own sake. As your people have not cherished [[righteousness]], but rather cherished [[power]], so your [[nations]] have likewise and power is still the great means of [[leverage]] in [[international relations]].

Q: What about the [[necessity]] of trade, economic crisis, environmental problems like global warming? Will these compel us to [[reorganize]]? Not as a stick forcing us to do it, but as a [[motivational]] force?

Q: What about the [[necessity]] of trade, economic crisis, environmental problems like global warming? Will these compel us to [[reorganize]]? Not as a stick forcing us to do it, but as a [[motivational]] force?

Ham: The economic ties between nations are indeed leading toward compelling a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_court global court system], for example, and this is very good and we [[applaud]] this development. And, yes, there are some [[environmental]] factors that are allowing international [[cooperation]] in bringing down [[pollution]], yes you are correct.

Ham: The economic ties between nations are indeed leading toward compelling a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_court global court system], for example, and this is very good and we [[applaud]] this development. And, yes, there are some [[environmental]] factors that are allowing international [[cooperation]] in bringing down [[pollution]], yes you are correct.

Q: It seems like the [[nations]] are like [[individuals]] in that we need these [[failures]] to teach us the right [[direction]] to take?Ham: Exactly.

Q: It seems like the [[nations]] are like [[individuals]] in that we need these [[failures]] to teach us the right [[direction]] to take?Ham: Exactly.