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[Transcriber: The first part of Rayson’s address was, unfortunately, not captured on tape (the "record" button did not stick properly.) However, he kindly offered to restate his main points when he addressed the Northern Colorado TeaM on July 7, 2002. Please refer to that transcript.]

[Transcriber: The first part of Rayson’s address was, unfortunately, not captured on tape (the "record" button did not stick properly.) However, he kindly offered to restate his main points when he addressed the Northern Colorado TeaM on July 7, 2002. Please refer to that transcript.]

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Rayson: …(tape recorder turned on at this point)…which are constructive. They will begin to form new [[entities]] of [[power]] to enable themselves to satisfy their needs, to help their environment come into [[balance]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union European Economic Unit] is one of them. You will see more entities come into being as there become more and more social [[stresses]] in your world. Some of these will be distressful and some will not be. The [[terrorism]] that your country and the world are experiencing now is one of those elements, but it is highly destructive. We are encouraging, the [[Most Highs]] are encouraging the evolution of the strains of [[social]] evolution which are positive, constructive, and contribute to the [[Correcting Time]] and the New World that is coming into being. The Most Highs are deeply invested in the Correcting time, and their programs invest every activity of [[humankind]].

Rayson: …(tape recorder turned on at this point)…which are constructive. They will begin to form new [[entities]] of [[power]] to enable themselves to satisfy their needs, to help their environment come into [[balance]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union European Economic Unit] is one of them. You will see more entities come into being as there become more and more social [[stresses]] in your world. Some of these will be distressful and some will not be. The [[terrorism]] that your country and the world are experiencing now is one of those elements, but it is highly destructive. We are encouraging, the [[Most Highs]] are encouraging the evolution of the strains of [[social]] evolution which are positive, constructive, and contribute to the [[Correcting Time]] and the New World that is coming into being. The Most Highs are deeply invested in the Correcting time, and their programs invest every activity of [[humankind]].

So you see, coming back to [[Community]] Building is vitally important that individuals feel empowered and feel capable, that they not feel hopeless or helpless. Of all people in the world who should not feel that way, are you. You who live here in this country and [[technologically]] advanced countries should feel highly empowered and highly capable. And when you come to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_consciousness global consciousness], you empower yourself even greater, and when you begin [[thinking]] and contemplating of [[cosmic citizenship]], you begin to contemplate the larger structure yet. You begin to open yourself to the larger plans that are available. And when you are [[flexible]] and you are willing to be led and guided in opportune ways, you become a part of Michael’s Plan. You being here is [[proof]] of that. Another question?

So you see, coming back to [[Community]] Building is vitally important that individuals feel empowered and feel capable, that they not feel hopeless or helpless. Of all people in the world who should not feel that way, are you. You who live here in this country and [[technologically]] advanced countries should feel highly empowered and highly capable. And when you come to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_consciousness global consciousness], you empower yourself even greater, and when you begin [[thinking]] and contemplating of [[cosmic citizenship]], you begin to contemplate the larger structure yet. You begin to open yourself to the larger plans that are available. And when you are [[flexible]] and you are willing to be led and guided in opportune ways, you become a part of Michael’s Plan. You being here is [[proof]] of that. Another question?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[World Government]]'''''====

===='''''[[World Government]]'''''====

Student: The [[Urantia Book]] talks about how the [[United States]]’ format will [[become]] the [[pattern]] for the world-wide format, and is that soon, and how are we doing there? And is that necessary before we become an open part of [[the universe]], the cosmic part of the universe?

Student: The [[Urantia Book]] talks about how the [[United States]]’ format will [[become]] the [[pattern]] for the world-wide format, and is that soon, and how are we doing there? And is that necessary before we become an open part of [[the universe]], the cosmic part of the universe?

Rayson: Your Federalist Republic is the format we are speaking of, with a [[democratic]] [[process]], political process. Your states represent the nations of the world, let’s say, and your nation itself as a whole, represents the whole world. And as your states cooperate among each other, and with each other, as a whole and individually, this is a good pattern. And, you realize that the states are equal in [[political]] [[authority]], that each state is an entity unto its self, it is [[sovereign]] under the Federalist, Federal Republic plan. Now, is this [[necessary]] before the second part of your question? Yes. There must become a cohesiveness, a [[cooperation]] among the nations. The individual sovereignty of nations is [[necessary]] in [[feudal]] times; it is the next step past the feudal state. Yet it now becomes a detriment to global consciousness and the unification of a world that is moving in that direction. There must be a largess, so to speak, and willingness to give up certain sovereign rights and this must be done carefully and gently. As you see, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement trade agreements] between North America and South America are beginning to exercise that concept. This is good. Yes, it does cause a bit of economic [[upheaval]] in the beginning, but overall, it is a good thing. Thank you for your question.

Rayson: Your Federalist Republic is the format we are speaking of, with a [[democratic]] [[process]], political process. Your states represent the nations of the world, let’s say, and your nation itself as a whole, represents the whole world. And as your states cooperate among each other, and with each other, as a whole and individually, this is a good pattern. And, you realize that the states are equal in [[political]] [[authority]], that each state is an entity unto its self, it is [[sovereign]] under the Federalist, Federal Republic plan. Now, is this [[necessary]] before the second part of your question? Yes. There must become a cohesiveness, a [[cooperation]] among the nations. The individual sovereignty of nations is [[necessary]] in [[feudal]] times; it is the next step past the feudal state. Yet it now becomes a detriment to global consciousness and the unification of a world that is moving in that direction. There must be a largess, so to speak, and willingness to give up certain sovereign rights and this must be done carefully and gently. As you see, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement trade agreements] between North America and South America are beginning to exercise that concept. This is good. Yes, it does cause a bit of economic [[upheaval]] in the beginning, but overall, it is a good thing. Thank you for your question.

===='''''[[Urantia]]'''''====

===='''''[[Urantia]]'''''====

Student: Are there any other factors that we need to consider before [[Urantia]] can consider becoming a part of the larger cosmos or [[Nebadon]]. I mean, are there any other factors like [[language]], for instance?

Student: Are there any other factors that we need to consider before [[Urantia]] can consider becoming a part of the larger cosmos or [[Nebadon]]. I mean, are there any other factors like [[language]], for instance?

Rayson: How long is your arm, my son? (Student: Just the high points.) I mean the High points! (Are you saying it’s going to be awhile?) Yes, it’s going to be awhile. (Is there anything that we could really see…(Inaudible—several people talking at once)...? Many things if you wish them to and you "will" them to. Remember, "Revelation in Action!" You must take [[action]] to have [[revelation]] occur, and when you have revelation, you also must take action. So it operates as a two-part circle. Do you understand? (I think so.) When you have a revelation, an "Ah Ha," then you must [[share]] it and take action, because then you become an operant, functional part of the [[Correcting Time]] on an individual basis. And so, you must take action when you have revelation, and when you have revelation, you must take action, and so this is how you will move along. It operates at the individual basis, it is the individual that the Correcting Time is all about, it is the individual who will help heal your world in [[co-creative]] [[cooperation]] with Michael and His plans, working with your guides, with your [[Thought Adjuster]], using higher values and a belief system that supports them.

Rayson: How long is your arm, my son? (Student: Just the high points.) I mean the High points! (Are you saying it’s going to be awhile?) Yes, it’s going to be awhile. (Is there anything that we could really see…(Inaudible—several people talking at once)...? Many things if you wish them to and you "will" them to. Remember, "Revelation in Action!" You must take [[action]] to have [[revelation]] occur, and when you have revelation, you also must take action. So it operates as a two-part circle. Do you understand? (I think so.) When you have a revelation, an "Ah Ha," then you must [[share]] it and take action, because then you become an operant, functional part of the [[Correcting Time]] on an individual basis. And so, you must take action when you have revelation, and when you have revelation, you must take action, and so this is how you will move along. It operates at the individual basis, it is the individual that the Correcting Time is all about, it is the individual who will help heal your world in [[co-creative]] [[cooperation]] with Michael and His plans, working with your guides, with your [[Thought Adjuster]], using higher values and a belief system that supports them.

Student: How about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_terror Bush’s war on terror]—like where’s that going, what’s the effect on the world [[community]], how do people think about it? (People?) I mean the Spiritual as opposed to the general population.

Student: How about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_terror Bush’s war on terror]—like where’s that going, what’s the effect on the world [[community]], how do people think about it? (People?) I mean the Spiritual as opposed to the general population.

Rayson: It’s not our business.

Rayson: It’s not our business.

Student: Rayson, I’d like to ask you a question about the [[Urantia Fellowship]] Government, which is less than perfectly [[democratic]] as is the [[USA|US Government]]. The Representatives of the Societies feel that there should be more representation from the readers in the elections of the President and Vice President, and that if there is a danger, since they are [[enemies]], without that weakening the government that we have now, the Urantia Fellowship may be a problem. Could you give me an [[insight]] on that, as I have to vote on these matters?

Student: Rayson, I’d like to ask you a question about the [[Urantia Fellowship]] Government, which is less than perfectly [[democratic]] as is the [[USA|US Government]]. The Representatives of the Societies feel that there should be more representation from the readers in the elections of the President and Vice President, and that if there is a danger, since they are [[enemies]], without that weakening the government that we have now, the Urantia Fellowship may be a problem. Could you give me an [[insight]] on that, as I have to vote on these matters?

Rayson: This parallels your current [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_College Electoral College], does it not? Where you elect [[delegates]] and they decide whom to elect?

Rayson: This parallels your current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_College Electoral College], does it not? Where you elect [[delegates]] and they decide whom to elect?

Student: Well, we elect the General Council, and then those thirty-six people elect the Executive Committee, that is, the four members of the Executive Committee, other than the Chairmen of the different Committees.

Student: Well, we elect the General Council, and then those thirty-six people elect the Executive Committee, that is, the four members of the Executive Committee, other than the Chairmen of the different Committees.

Rayson: I am striving to be helpful to answer your [[questions]]. It is not one question. There are many involved in that. (Long pause.) I wish I could [[whisper]] in your ear! Let me explain what is going on here, please. The mind [[mechanism]] of mortals is what we work through, and so, we hear, we operate through the mind mechanism and your words enter this mind, and as this individual has had cognitive damage done to his [[brain]] some years ago, there are limitations to the [[complexity]] of answers that I can provide through this mechanism. It is a "melding of this mechanism and my voice"—let’s put that in quotes—it is not easily understood by you, it is difficult for us to [[transmit]] through mortals, as it is. And there are inherent [[limitations]] to this [[process]]. We wish to always uphold the validity of the process and we will not push the process to get our word out, as we must insure that you feel safe with what comes through. Can we try again?

Rayson: I am striving to be helpful to answer your [[questions]]. It is not one question. There are many involved in that. (Long pause.) I wish I could [[whisper]] in your ear! Let me explain what is going on here, please. The mind [[mechanism]] of mortals is what we work through, and so, we hear, we operate through the mind mechanism and your words enter this mind, and as this individual has had cognitive damage done to his [[brain]] some years ago, there are limitations to the [[complexity]] of answers that I can provide through this mechanism. It is a "melding of this mechanism and my voice"—let’s put that in quotes—it is not easily understood by you, it is difficult for us to [[transmit]] through mortals, as it is. And there are inherent [[limitations]] to this [[process]]. We wish to always uphold the validity of the process and we will not push the process to get our word out, as we must insure that you feel safe with what comes through. Can we try again?

Student: I have a question. Is there any project that our [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_government_%28conspiracy%29 secret government] is producing, that is threatening the beings of other dimensions or [[other planets]] around us? (Rayson: Yes.) Can you elaborate? (No.) How could we get our government to let us know what they are doing? In other words, if we are the government, we the people have a right to know what is going on. (Tape turned.)

Student: I have a question. Is there any project that our [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_government_%28conspiracy%29 secret government] is producing, that is threatening the beings of other dimensions or [[other planets]] around us? (Rayson: Yes.) Can you elaborate? (No.) How could we get our government to let us know what they are doing? In other words, if we are the government, we the people have a right to know what is going on. (Tape turned.)

[Note: During the turning of the tape, Rayson chose to go back and try to answer the previous question, that of evangelical ministry and emotionalism in connection with the Urantia Book.]

[Note: During the turning of the tape, Rayson chose to go back and try to answer the previous question, that of evangelical ministry and emotionalism in connection with the Urantia Book.]