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In [[the universes]] with [[the Father]], with the [[First Source and Center]], [[gender]] is not an issue, is not even there. The [[language]] used in the [[Urantia Book]] and often used by myself is used in [[symbolic]] [[representation]], so that you can [[understand]] a [[relationship]]. It is regrettable and I [[apologize]] to those whom the language [[offends]]. Look beyond that in [[understanding]] the [[First Source and Center]], while working on your own [[human]] [[plane]] to bring about more [[equality]] among [[genders]] so that in successive [[generations]] that which [[pains]] you now will not be an issue for the [[children]] to come. [[Times]] of [[change]] always bring about [[pain]] and [[hurt]]. And yet if you will review your [[history]] you will see that [[equality]], while it is not yet there, will, over time, and has, over [[time]], been worked upon, has evolved into less and less discrepancy.

In [[the universes]] with [[the Father]], with the [[First Source and Center]], [[gender]] is not an issue, is not even there. The [[language]] used in the [[Urantia Book]] and often used by myself is used in [[symbolic]] [[representation]], so that you can [[understand]] a [[relationship]]. It is regrettable and I [[apologize]] to those whom the language [[offends]]. Look beyond that in [[understanding]] the [[First Source and Center]], while working on your own [[human]] [[plane]] to bring about more [[equality]] among [[genders]] so that in successive [[generations]] that which [[pains]] you now will not be an issue for the [[children]] to come. [[Times]] of [[change]] always bring about [[pain]] and [[hurt]]. And yet if you will review your [[history]] you will see that [[equality]], while it is not yet there, will, over time, and has, over [[time]], been worked upon, has evolved into less and less discrepancy.

I say to you who have [[trouble]] with the phrase '[[father]]' to [[substitute]] that endearing term that will help you in [[understanding]] a [[relationship]] that will provide the [[concept]] of the [[First Source and Center]]. As it is [[necessary]] to use the term [[God]], First Source and Center, Universal One, Father, it is often [[awkward]] to use terms that will not [[offend]] anyone. And it is a matter of fading time, perhaps, in not addressing the First Source and Center as not always the First Source and Center. Know that if there is any kind of [[gender]] within the [[Creator]] of all, it [[encompasses]] both [[mother]] and [[father]] in [[spirit]].

I say to you who have [[trouble]] with the phrase '[[father]]' to [[substitute]] that endearing term that will help you in [[understanding]] a [[relationship]] that will provide the [[concept]] of the [[First Source and Center]]. As it is [[necessary]] to use the term [[God]], First Source and Center, Universal One, Father, it is often awkward to use terms that will not [[offend]] anyone. And it is a matter of fading time, perhaps, in not addressing the First Source and Center as not always the First Source and Center. Know that if there is any kind of [[gender]] within the [[Creator]] of all, it [[encompasses]] both [[mother]] and [[father]] in [[spirit]].

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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language 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]]."

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

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