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<center>The [[content]] of these [[dialogue]]s can be found by [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:The_Teaching_Mission:_Dialogues '''''following this link'''''].</center>     
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<center><u>'''''Content'''''</u> of '''''The Teaching Mission: Dialogues''''' is [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:The_Teaching_Mission:_Dialogues <u>'''''HERE'''''</u>].</center>     
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
<center>'''A Description of The Teaching Mission'''</center>
 
<center>'''A Description of The Teaching Mission'''</center>
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This, then, [[necessarily]], takes [[time]]. And you cannot begin to really gain [[spiritual]] [[balance]], we estimate, in less than fifteen to twenty years. These classes will [[change]] you. They will change the way you look at the world, and the way you understand yourselves and others, and the [[universe]] itself. We try to do this in a balanced [[manner]]. To give you [[tools]] to use in your lives that will help your balance and your psychological [[foundation]].
 
This, then, [[necessarily]], takes [[time]]. And you cannot begin to really gain [[spiritual]] [[balance]], we estimate, in less than fifteen to twenty years. These classes will [[change]] you. They will change the way you look at the world, and the way you understand yourselves and others, and the [[universe]] itself. We try to do this in a balanced [[manner]]. To give you [[tools]] to use in your lives that will help your balance and your psychological [[foundation]].
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We do not speak of [[UFO|space ships]] landing to change the world and solve your [[human]] problems. We do not speak of new [[messiahs]] or even the [http://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_41_-_Tuesday_Evening_on_Mount_Olivet#The_Master.E2.80.99s_Second_Coming Second Coming], which will intervene and solve your human [[problems]]. We are slowly and [[gradually]] beginning to equip a few [[mortals]] to help other mortals. Even as we speak, you are each being placed, given contacts, given assignments, so to speak, to broaden your awareness and also to broaden your [[education]] for what is necessary.
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We do not speak of [[UFO|space ships]] landing to change the world and solve your [[human]] problems. We do not speak of new [[messiahs]] or even the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_41_-_Tuesday_Evening_on_Mount_Olivet#The_Master.E2.80.99s_Second_Coming Second Coming], which will intervene and solve your human [[problems]]. We are slowly and [[gradually]] beginning to equip a few [[mortals]] to help other mortals. Even as we speak, you are each being placed, given contacts, given assignments, so to speak, to broaden your awareness and also to broaden your [[education]] for what is necessary.
    
These groups are small and each person who is a loyal member, who absorbs these lessons, is watched by many [[angels]]. You are certainly being placed when you are ready to do the most good for the most people. [[Preparation]] then, is [[everything]].
 
These groups are small and each person who is a loyal member, who absorbs these lessons, is watched by many [[angels]]. You are certainly being placed when you are ready to do the most good for the most people. [[Preparation]] then, is [[everything]].
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It is important that what little [[money]] accumulated by the groups is used for the groups and is used up. We do not want to see accumulation of [[money]], or [[things|property]]. These groups are influential only so far as you remain [[free]] from [[political]] [[entanglement]]s. We [[focus]] on the [[individual]], not on a group, or a movement, or some kind of new "[[Ideology|ism]]". Leave organized [[religion]] to those who would organize. Maintain [[freedom]] from these kinds of ensnarement.
 
It is important that what little [[money]] accumulated by the groups is used for the groups and is used up. We do not want to see accumulation of [[money]], or [[things|property]]. These groups are influential only so far as you remain [[free]] from [[political]] [[entanglement]]s. We [[focus]] on the [[individual]], not on a group, or a movement, or some kind of new "[[Ideology|ism]]". Leave organized [[religion]] to those who would organize. Maintain [[freedom]] from these kinds of ensnarement.
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We are setting up these small schools, these [http://www.institute.daynal.org/classes.html small lesson places] all around this [[planet]]. We have many in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico Mexico], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America Latin America], and several in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe], and beginning to have some even in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia]. All these schools are [[coordinated]]. All these schools have a set [[curriculum]]. It may seem quite [[random]], at times, but I [[assure]] you, it is not.
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We are setting up these small schools, these [https://www.institute.daynal.org/classes.html small lesson places] all around this [[planet]]. We have many in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico Mexico], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America Latin America], and several in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe], and beginning to have some even in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia Asia]. All these schools are [[coordinated]]. All these schools have a set [[curriculum]]. It may seem quite [[random]], at times, but I [[assure]] you, it is not.
    
Each lesson is important. And each [[Moment|week]] it is important for you to [[think]] upon the lesson and to widen your [[Perspective|horizons]] by that tiny bit more. Each student is supremely important. We cherish each one of you who comes to these schools. You are each one surrounded by angelic [[influence]]. You are each moved in your lives. You are blocked from wrong paths and given right ones. Your [[preparation]] is all of your life. It is not simply being a minister who preaches. No. You are immersed in life; immersed in [[work]]; immersed in your world. And through these patient lessons, week upon week upon week, you are gradually being [[transformed]]. It is that spiritual [[growth]] and [[transformation]], which will itself, allow the [[angels]] to place you where you need to be. Do not for a [[moment]] think that you are left dangling, or left without help, or without [[guidance]], for this is not so. Each of you is given tasks, given [[opportunities]]; given [[problems]] to solve that is part of this [[training]]. These schools do not exist in a [[vacuum]]. You are never taken out of your lives. You are never asked to leave your [[families]] or your [[communities]] or your [[work]]. You are not asked for [[money]], for volunteership, for [[Things|property]]. You are not asked for anything except [[humble]] [[Loyalty|adherence]] to the teachings. That is all that is [[Necessity|required]].  
 
Each lesson is important. And each [[Moment|week]] it is important for you to [[think]] upon the lesson and to widen your [[Perspective|horizons]] by that tiny bit more. Each student is supremely important. We cherish each one of you who comes to these schools. You are each one surrounded by angelic [[influence]]. You are each moved in your lives. You are blocked from wrong paths and given right ones. Your [[preparation]] is all of your life. It is not simply being a minister who preaches. No. You are immersed in life; immersed in [[work]]; immersed in your world. And through these patient lessons, week upon week upon week, you are gradually being [[transformed]]. It is that spiritual [[growth]] and [[transformation]], which will itself, allow the [[angels]] to place you where you need to be. Do not for a [[moment]] think that you are left dangling, or left without help, or without [[guidance]], for this is not so. Each of you is given tasks, given [[opportunities]]; given [[problems]] to solve that is part of this [[training]]. These schools do not exist in a [[vacuum]]. You are never taken out of your lives. You are never asked to leave your [[families]] or your [[communities]] or your [[work]]. You are not asked for [[money]], for volunteership, for [[Things|property]]. You are not asked for anything except [[humble]] [[Loyalty|adherence]] to the teachings. That is all that is [[Necessity|required]].  
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(Original document from which the above is derived can be examined  [http://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Teaching_Mission here].)
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(Original document from which the above is derived can be examined  [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Teaching_Mission here].)
    
==FAQ==
 
==FAQ==
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correcting the consequences of certain calamities and deprivations of the
 
correcting the consequences of certain calamities and deprivations of the
 
past, and a time of [[Encouragement|fostering]] an era of heightened [[spiritual]] progress in
 
past, and a time of [[Encouragement|fostering]] an era of heightened [[spiritual]] progress in
the future--the era of "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_55_-_The_Spheres_of_Light_and_Life light and life]" on Earth.
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the future--the era of "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_55_-_The_Spheres_of_Light_and_Life light and life]" on Earth.
    
===Who are the teachers?===
 
===Who are the teachers?===
    
Many contemporary people are [[discovery|discovering]] contact with [[spiritual]] guides.
 
Many contemporary people are [[discovery|discovering]] contact with [[spiritual]] guides.
The tremendous upsurge in reported [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Angelic_Contact contact] with [[angel]]s and other
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The tremendous upsurge in reported [[Celestial Contact|contact]] with [[angel]]s and other
 
heavenly [[beings]] is indicative of new openings for [[communion]] with angelic
 
heavenly [[beings]] is indicative of new openings for [[communion]] with angelic
 
types of ministry to our world. The particular contacts from on High whom
 
types of ministry to our world. The particular contacts from on High whom
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voluntarily seek their assistance. Most of us would agree that the
 
voluntarily seek their assistance. Most of us would agree that the
 
paramount [[purpose]] of the teachers is to aid us in getting in [[touch]] with the
 
paramount [[purpose]] of the teachers is to aid us in getting in [[touch]] with the
[[Spark of Deity]] within each [[person]], the "still small voice of God"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_19] that
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[[Spark of Deity]] within each [[person]], the "still small voice of God"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_19] that
 
indwells the human [[heart]]-[[mind]]. Teachers are also heavenly [[friends]] who [[love]]
 
indwells the human [[heart]]-[[mind]]. Teachers are also heavenly [[friends]] who [[love]]
 
us dearly and often accompany us on our life [[adventure]]s. They [[encourage]] us
 
us dearly and often accompany us on our life [[adventure]]s. They [[encourage]] us
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better world and augment [[God-consciousness]] among all peoples.
 
better world and augment [[God-consciousness]] among all peoples.
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===What teachers do not do.===
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===What teachers do not do===
    
While it would be presumptuous to delimit [[teacher]] [[action]], most of us who
 
While it would be presumptuous to delimit [[teacher]] [[action]], most of us who
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:a) Does the [[communication]] come with [[respect]] for my [[free-will]] [[dignity]]?
 
:a) Does the [[communication]] come with [[respect]] for my [[free-will]] [[dignity]]?
 
:b) Is it compatible with the teachings of [[Urantia Text|The Urantia Book]]?
 
:b) Is it compatible with the teachings of [[Urantia Text|The Urantia Book]]?
:c) Will heeding a message result in my bearing "[http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper193.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper193.html&line=51#mfs spiritual fruit]"?
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:c) Will heeding a message result in my bearing "[https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper193.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper193.html&line=51#mfs spiritual fruit]"?
 
:d) Does the transmission come with [[God]]'s [[love]]?
 
:d) Does the transmission come with [[God]]'s [[love]]?
 
:e) Does it have the [[Sound|ring]] of [[truth]]?
 
:e) Does it have the [[Sound|ring]] of [[truth]]?
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a [[natural]] [[Potential|capacity]] to [[discern]] and communicate teacher messages. Typically,
 
a [[natural]] [[Potential|capacity]] to [[discern]] and communicate teacher messages. Typically,
 
a human transmitter ([[TR|T/R]]) speaks the teacher's message more or less
 
a human transmitter ([[TR|T/R]]) speaks the teacher's message more or less
[[Simultaneously|concurrently]] with its reception in the [[transmitter]]'s mind. There are many
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[[Simultaneous|concurrently]] with its reception in the [[transmitter]]'s mind. There are many
 
ways a transmitter might receive a message--as [[words]], [[concepts]], images,
 
ways a transmitter might receive a message--as [[words]], [[concepts]], images,
 
[[feelings]], or something quite beyond words. Receiving and transmitting
 
[[feelings]], or something quite beyond words. Receiving and transmitting
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===Are teacher transmissions infallible?===
 
===Are teacher transmissions infallible?===
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Definitely not. [[Teachers]] are fallible, but less so than [[human]]s. Although
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Definitely not. [[Teachers]] are [[fallible]], but less so than [[human]]s. Although
teachers are no doubt able to [[communicate]] more directly or unequivocally,
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teachers are no [[doubt]] able to [[communicate]] more directly or unequivocally,
they prefer to employ the ever-so-flawed human conduit, a partnership in
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they prefer to employ the ever-so-flawed human conduit, a [[partnership]] in
[[communication]] and [[faith]]. This leaves the understanding, interpretation,
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[[communication]] and [[faith]]. This leaves the [[understanding]], [[interpretation]],
and veracity of any transmission entirely up to the [[faith]] discernment of
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and veracity of any transmission entirely up to the [[faith]] [[discernment]] of
each [[human]] involved. It is the responsibility of each person to decide if
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each [[human]] involved. It is the [[responsibility]] of each person to decide if
a communication resonates with the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_194_-_The_Bestowal_of_the_Spirit_of_Truth spirit of truth] in one's own heart.
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a [[communication]] resonates with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_194_-_The_Bestowal_of_the_Spirit_of_Truth spirit of truth] in one's own [[heart]].
 
Teachers may even allow themselves to be misquoted by a fallible [[T/R]] rather
 
Teachers may even allow themselves to be misquoted by a fallible [[T/R]] rather
than interfere with the vital faith-grasp each of us must acquire in our
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than [[interfere]] with the [[vital]] [[faith]]-grasp each of us must acquire in our
struggles to be confident in our apprehension of [[truth]].
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struggles to be [[confident]] in our apprehension of [[truth]].
    
===Are teachers involved in healing?===
 
===Are teachers involved in healing?===
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We [[believe]] so. The teachers ask us to view "[[healing]]" as it applies to our
 
We [[believe]] so. The teachers ask us to view "[[healing]]" as it applies to our
 
[[physical]], [[emotional]], [[mental]], and [[spiritual]] selves. They tell us that [[God]]'s
 
[[physical]], [[emotional]], [[mental]], and [[spiritual]] selves. They tell us that [[God]]'s
spiritual healing [[energy]] is available to anyone sincerely searching and
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spiritual [[healing]] [[energy]] is available to anyone [[sincerely]] searching and
receptive. To limit the modalities (e.g., [[touch]], [[music]], [[nature]],
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[[receptive]]. To limit the modalities (e.g., [[touch]], [[music]], [[nature]],
 
substances, visualizations, etc.) of this healing would be presumptuous.
 
substances, visualizations, etc.) of this healing would be presumptuous.
Again, it is up to the individual's discernment on a very personal level.
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Again, it is up to the individual's discernment on a very [[personal]] level.
Teachers convey that, as with transmitting, the innate capacity to be a
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Teachers convey that, as with [[transmitting]], the innate capacity to be a
 
conduit, for say, laying-on-of-hands healing, varies from person to person.
 
conduit, for say, laying-on-of-hands healing, varies from person to person.
As with prayer, [[sincerity]] and clear intent help. However, being healed or
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As with [[prayer]], [[sincerity]] and clear [[intent]] help. However, being healed or
 
not should not be interpreted as teacher approval or disapproval; they
 
not should not be interpreted as teacher approval or disapproval; they
[[love]] us all, regardless of our limitations. Healing in association with
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[[love]] us all, regardless of our [[limitations]]. Healing in [[association]] with
 
teachers is rarely of the sudden or [[miraculous]] kind. The [[process]] is often
 
teachers is rarely of the sudden or [[miraculous]] kind. The [[process]] is often
slow, subtle, and empowers faith and patience. Nevertheless, there is
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slow, [[subtle]], and empowers [[faith]] and [[patience]]. Nevertheless, there is
discussion and [[experiment]]ation with many aspects of healing in the Teaching
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[[discussion]] and [[experiment]]ation with many aspects of healing in the Teaching
Mission. "Seek and you surely shall receive; joy is your abiding [[destiny]]."
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Mission. "Seek and you surely shall receive[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_167_-_The_Visit_to_Philadelphia#167:5._ON_THE_WAY_TO_BETHANY][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_7]; [[joy]] is your abiding [[destiny]]."
    
===What of caution and skepticism?===
 
===What of caution and skepticism?===
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We generally regard respectful [[skepticism]] as a healthy approach to becoming
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We generally regard [[respect]]ful [[skepticism]] as a [[healthy]] approach to becoming
familiar with the Teaching Mission. We aspire to unity, not uniformity.
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familiar with the Teaching Mission. We aspire to [[unity]], not [[uniformity]].
We do not all [[think]] alike. Each of us may hold a different, even opposite,
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We do not all [[think]] alike. Each of us may hold a [[different]], even opposite,
 
opinion regarding this Mission in the whole or in any particular.
 
opinion regarding this Mission in the whole or in any particular.
 
[[Experiential]] [[religion]] means that [[truth]] is [[individual]]ly and [[personal]]ly
 
[[Experiential]] [[religion]] means that [[truth]] is [[individual]]ly and [[personal]]ly
discovered via a [[process]] of [[inner life|inner-seeking]]. Many of us have surmounted
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[[discovered]] via a [[process]] of [[inner life|inner-seeking]]. Many of us have surmounted
hills of doubt and continue to climb out of valleys of uncertainty and
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hills of [[doubt]] and continue to climb out of valleys of uncertainty and
skepticism. We respect the individual's right to his or her own boundaries
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skepticism. We respect the [[individual]]'s right to his or her own boundaries
of [[belief]] and acceptance. Certainly our [[teachers]] do likewise. The issue
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of [[belief]] and [[acceptance]]. Certainly our [[teachers]] do likewise. The issue
 
is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you
 
is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you
persevere in your search, do you continue to seek with an open mind and
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[[persevere]] in your [[Journey|search]], do you continue to seek with an [[open mind]] and
[[heart]]? If there is truth here, sooner or later you will know. As one of
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[[Open heart|heart]]? If there is [[truth]] here, sooner or later you will know. As one of
 
our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all
 
our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all
 
questions."
 
questions."
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==Personal Experience==
 
==Personal Experience==
 
Dear Reader,
 
Dear Reader,
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I was asked to write a letter to the reader of these transcripts on anything I believe helpful. OK, here goes...
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I was asked to [[write]] a [[letter]] to the [[reader]] of these transcripts on anything I believe helpful. OK, here goes...
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First, a little background. I have been a [[Urantia Book|Urantia book]] reader since 1983. I was brought up a Southern Baptist, and my [[education]] was in [[Physics]] and [[Mathematics]]. I have worked all my adult life in research and development, in both university and [[private]] enterprise environments. From my early teens till my mid 30s I would characterize myself an [[Atheism|atheist]]. My deity was rational thought, science, and the human [[mind]]. Certain [[experience]]s in my late 30's and early 40's convinced me that there was more to [[reality]] than the physical world. I began to seek, I knew not what.
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First, a little background. I have been a [[Urantia Book|Urantia book]] reader since 1983. I was brought up a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptists Southern Baptist], and my [[education]] was in [[Physics]] and [[Mathematics]]. I have worked all my adult life in [[research]] and development, in both [[university]] and [[private]] [[Business|enterprise]] [[Context|environments]]. From my early teens till my mid 30s I would characterize myself an [[Atheism|atheist]]. My [[deity]] was [[rational]] thought, [[science]], and the human [[mind]]. Certain [[experience]]s in my late 30's and early 40's convinced me that there was more to [[reality]] than the [[physical]] world. I began to seek, I knew not what.
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One day my wife brought a thick blue book home from work. A coworker had loaned the book to her saying " Here is a book I think F. should read." I read the book for a couple of weeks, skipping here and there, sampling its flavor. My initial reaction was one of skepticism and disbelief. I rejected the book for its unconventional science (an [http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper42.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper42.html&line=33#mfs ultimaton]???), and its unfamiliar nomenclature. After returning the book to its owner, I mentioned it to my business partner, and gave it no more [[cognition|thought]].
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One day my wife brought a thick blue [[book]] [[home]] from [[work]]. A coworker had loaned the book to her saying " Here is a book I think F. should read." I read the book for a couple of weeks, skipping here and there, sampling its flavor. My initial [[reaction]] was one of [[skepticism]] and disbelief. I rejected the book for its unconventional science (an [https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper42.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper42.html&line=33#mfs ultimaton]???), and its unfamiliar [[nomenclature]]. After returning the book to its owner, I mentioned it to my business [[partner]], and gave it no more [[cognition|thought]].
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On my next birthday, my 47th, I received a copy of the book as a gift from my partner and his wife, who both are interested in [[spiritual]] [[matter]]s. With the book now readily at hand, I undertook to read it, mostly out of curiosity. As I read, I began to perceive the spiritual fragrance of Truth. I began to understand that the book contained a [[concept]]ual framework of reality which united the material world and science, with a spiritual world and religion. Even more, I realized that I was a beloved son of a loving Universal Father. I began to see the way [[home]].
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On my next birthday, my 47th, I received a copy of the book as a gift from my partner and his wife, who both are interested in [[spiritual]] [[matter]]s. With the book now readily at hand, I undertook to read it, mostly out of [[curiosity]]. As I read, I began to [[perceive]] the spiritual fragrance of [[Truth]]. I began to [[understand]] that the book contained a [[concept]]ual framework of [[reality]] which united the material world and science, with a spiritual world and religion. Even more, I realized that I was a beloved son of a loving Universal Father. I began to see the way [[home]].
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In 1985 an invitation arrived to meet with a group of [[readers]] to form a Urantia book study group. Here I met A. and J. who can be found in these transcripts. A., in particular, encouraged me in a wide-ranging study of spiritual teachings, including channeled material from A. J. Davis, S. Moses, B. Bond, E. Cayce to mention a few. Here and there in these readings I seemed to detect a familiar fragrance...
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In 1985 an invitation arrived to meet with a group of [[readers]] to form a [[Urantia book]] [[study]] [[group]]. Here I met A. and J. who can be found in these transcripts. A., in particular, encouraged me in a wide-ranging study of spiritual teachings, including [[channeled]] material from A. J. Davis, S. Moses, B. Bond, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce E. Cayce] to mention a few. Here and there in these readings I seemed to detect a familiar fragrance...
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In 1992 I began hearing about a "''Teaching Mission''," where individuals in Urantia Book study groups had begun to channel various "Teachers." A member of our study group, S., became very interested in this [[phenomenon]], and began collecting transcripts from these groups and talking with their transmitter/receivers (TRs). She loaned me these transcripts to read, and my initial impressions were ambivalent. Surely these works contained no epochal revelations, no grand concepts, no supernal wisdom. I questioned whether these works were merely figments of the human [[imagination]].
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In 1992 I began hearing about a "''Teaching Mission''," where [[individuals]] in Urantia Book study groups had begun to [[channel]] various "Teachers." A member of our study group, S., became very interested in this [[phenomenon]], and began collecting transcripts from these groups and talking with their transmitter/receivers ([[TR]]s). She loaned me these transcripts to read, and my initial impressions were ambivalent. Surely these works contained no epochal [[revelations]], no grand [[concepts]], no supernal [[wisdom]]. I questioned whether these works were merely figments of the [[human]] [[imagination]].
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One day, on a business trip, I took along another transcript, and at night proceeded to read it. During my study of this text I perceived a familiar fragrance. Then the realization came to me that these works were not intended as another epochal [[revelation]]; we already had that. These works were for [[individual]], not [[public]], instruction. Yes, they may contain lessons of benefit to many people, but the intention here is to tailor and adapt the instruction to the individual, . ..to provide the services of a loving [[mentor]], rather than a professor, . ..to provide basic spiritual education where needed, rather than graduate school education. This particular transcript gave a simple 3-step approach which will lead to spiritual progress.
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One day, on a business trip, I took along another transcript, and at night proceeded to read it. During my [[study]] of this text I perceived a familiar fragrance. Then the [[realization]] came to me that these works were not intended as another epochal [[revelation]]; we already had that. These works were for [[individual]], not [[public]], instruction. Yes, they may contain lessons of benefit to many people, but the [[intention]] here is to tailor and adapt the instruction to the individual, . ..to provide the [[services]] of a loving [[mentor]], rather than a professor, . ..to provide basic [[spiritual]] [[education]] where needed, rather than graduate school education. This particular transcript gave a simple 3-step approach which will lead to spiritual [[progress]].
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The fragrance I experienced was that spiritual fragrance of love, rather than hate, . ..reassurance, rather than fear, . ..acceptance, rather than judgment, . ..patience, rather than intolerance, and encouragement, rather than criticism. This is the familiar fragrance of the works of our loving Creator, Michael, and our infinite source of love, our Universal Father. My dear reader, I ask you to look for this fragrance and seek it out in all that you read, and be assured that following its trail, you will not be led astray.
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The fragrance I experienced was that spiritual fragrance of [[love]], rather than hate, . ..re[[assurance]], rather than [[fear]], . ..[[acceptance]], rather than [[judgment]], . ..[[patience]], rather than in[[tolerance]], and encouragement, rather than [[criticism]]. This is the familiar fragrance of the works of our loving [[Creator Son|Creator]], [[Michael]], and our infinite source of love, our [[Universal Father]]. My dear [[reader]], I ask you to look for this fragrance and seek it out in all that you read, and be assured that following its trail, you will not be led astray.
    
To me, these transcripts are not something you have to absolutely believe or disbelieve, but something from which the sieve of the [[Spirit of Truth]] will sift that which is useful and beneficial to you.
 
To me, these transcripts are not something you have to absolutely believe or disbelieve, but something from which the sieve of the [[Spirit of Truth]] will sift that which is useful and beneficial to you.
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