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Group, #2</SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Teacher:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B>Zarath</B></SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">TR:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Jerry Evans</SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Topics:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Evolutionary progress</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Actions without love are
meaningless</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Q & A:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Following the will of the
Father</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The removal of Saddam Hussein
</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Absolute control prevents
resolution</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Democracy in the Middle East</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Home front defense </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Resolving personal conflicts</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Effect of spiritual pressure on rigid
belief systems</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">May 1,
2005</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Jerry<I>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Heavenly Father, we come to Thee, so
appreciative of your presence in us and with us in all we do.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Know how much the love you give us to
share means to us, and how much we love Thee.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></I></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><EM><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear Michael and Mother Spirit, please
join us anew, give us your counsel and wisdom and help us to make contact with
our teachers today.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Amen</SPAN></EM><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Good afternoon.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is Zarath.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Group welcome.)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am so pleased to be here, to see many
of you who have come to enjoy our efforts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There has been much progress in the Teaching Mission and I am happy to
express the satisfaction we have in your own efforts each day, to present this
to your fellows, either directly or indirectly, by your expression of love,
support and help.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Jesus has taught us the value
and strength of love of the Father and how it is essential for us to use that in
every action and intention that we pursue.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Actions without love are meaningless. In the overall, those actions,
including love, are worthwhile means of progress in this universe.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is no ambiguity when one asks, “Am
I doing the will of the Father?” for, if the actions and emotions and
interactions have love as their source and reason, that <I>is</I> the will of
the Father.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The Teaching Mission on a
broader level is experiencing the progress that we have hoped for and continue
to work for.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Particularly in the
regions of the Middle East and the activities associated with Darfur in
Africa.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In the latter cases it is
the broader recognition and acceptance of responsibility that more nations and
individuals are experiencing and accepting.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The progress of course is evolutionary
and seldom fast enough for mortals observing these things, but be assured, there
is definite and increasing progress in these areas.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One must accept the setbacks that come
in the process, but never lose sight of the goal.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Are there any
questions?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Zarath, concerning your statement about
following the will of the Father, I agree it is becoming easier for me to tell
when I am doing the right thing, but the part I am having trouble with is
sometimes failing to act when the Father wants me to.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do you have any suggestions?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a normal “problem,” if you will,
for the mortal situation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One can
be assured that if you miss an opportunity, another will be presented.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One can be certain that the love of the
Father is in no way, diminished.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Your actions, your choices will eventually bring you to the perfection
that he has designed for you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If
you recognize a past event that you missed, that is part of the learning
process.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It helps you to be more
alert with the next.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And depending
upon your energy and acceptance at the time, you will be able to meet it and
enjoy it, if you pass on the love that goes with it.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So be of good heart—your intent is what
is so loved by the Father.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Student: <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thank you,
Zarath.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That is
helpful.)</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Are there any more
questions?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yes, I have one.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Since you brought up the subject of the
Middle East, perhaps because we were just talking about it, and you made
reference to evolution there proceeding—I am not sure I’m reciting exactly, but
something to the effect that the evolution was preceding at an acceptable
pace.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Should I, or can I, infer
from that statement that the removal of Saddam Hussein was part of the plan of
the Most Highs?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A major development of that sort can
certainly be traced to the Most Highs’ involvement.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The removal of a dictator is the trigger
for the opening of many possibilities in that area.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The resulting turmoil is expected and is
necessary to gather the consciousness of the larger masses of the people, to
correct territorial ambitions associated with power and sect and religious
differences.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They are now given the
opportunity to resolve many of these differences, which have kept them from
their rightful place in developing a civilization of a higher order.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They have reason for much hope.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can see what difficulties they are
standing up in front of, to accomplish this.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will make them stronger, until they
become a major leader in that area.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Does that answer your question?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yes, although it prompts a follow-up
question.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With someone like Saddam
Hussein, being in power, keeping an iron thumb on the activities in the country,
it seems to me to be similar to when Tito had control over Yugoslavia.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I gather from your answer that, in
circumstances like that, differences which of course, never go away, also never
get resolved, until that iron thumb is removed.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Is that somewhat accurate?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It would seem so.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I appreciate that.)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You are welcome.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With the establishment of a democracy in
Iraq, will other countries nearby follow suit?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The example will be a major factor in
encouraging the spread of freedom in the other nearby countries, and we can see
evidence of that already—though their form of democracy will certainly not
reflect yours.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Their cultures must
find their own answers to the expression of freedom, the acceptance of others
and respect for others in their different varietal expressions of religion and
commerce and society.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is well
and good.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Diversity is a key part
of the Father’s plan that we all appreciate.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We just do not expect each of them to be
the same, except in the basics of love and respect, and a sense of helpfulness
and community.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Does that answer
your question? </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yes.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then on the home front, can we prepare
our defense systems adequately in trying to stave off attacks on our own
soil?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Or what must we
do?</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Much, of course, is being done.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Much more needs to be done at great
expense to the population.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However,
there is no practical way that one can avoid a concerted or determined attack
upon our soil in the United States.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The source has to be addressed; the source of the conflict must be given
real recognition and definite steps by the international community must be taken
in order to address this basic problem of poverty and subjugation, which exists
in these countries all over the world, countries that have not achieved a more
caring leadership approach, which we call “democracy,” but which it is not
necessarily needed to be called by that name.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Did I give you a sufficient answer?<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Yes.)</SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have a question, regarding some
conflict that is going on within our own Urantia community.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am wondering if—I think someplace in
the Jesus teachings—or maybe it’s from the Bible—people in conflict are
encouraged or advised to have a third person who is a friend, and objective
observer, to sit down with the parties involved and try to come to some
understanding or forgiveness, something that is an amenable situation for both
parties.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I wonder if you could give
us any further advice or suggestions regarding resolving such a conflict between
people.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Parties that disagree must first look to
their own selves to determine where their love is to reside and in what way can
they meet the other person with that love and respect, allowing for the
differences and looking for a common ground.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The introduction of a third party with
an objective point of view can sometimes be helpful, if they are unsuccessful in
their own attempts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But in this
they need to have decided that such an approach is necessary on their own part,
by their own free will, to accept such aid for their problem resolution.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Responsibility remains with the
individuals, to first decide if they want to take a positive, loving approach to
resolving the problem.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That is all
I can offer on this.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Thank
you.)</SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>May I ask another question?<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Certainly.)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are experiencing in this country a
faction of people who are mixing religion and politics in a way that is not
exactly healthy for either.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What,
perhaps, would be the best thing for us when we pray for them, to pray
for?</SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are those who are misguided in
their beliefs and have drawn away from the clear and beautiful and timeless
teachings of our Master.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As he has
guided us, those who are closed in their minds cannot be reached by words or
laws.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They can only be reached by
true expressions of love.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They must
draw closer to their source, to be imbued for pure love and intent, for them to
experience change or openness.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Father desires that all of us be “one,” that all be respected and admired
in diversity together and seek for their common place, their common duties,
their own personal duty in contribution, without disallowing the other, without
trying to disadvantage the other.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It is not an easy answer, for it takes sometimes, cataclysmic happenings
to shake the foundations of such solid and misguided beliefs.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will have to wait and see, but things
will surely be resolved in the Father’s time.</SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Student:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’d like to ask a follow-up
question.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As the opening of the
circuits to our planet since the adjudication of the Lucifer Rebellion, in
playing a role or having an effect, such that those who have a rigid belief
system, is that causing them to be kind of even more rigid, as the circuits are
no doubt stimulating them toward greater spiritual awareness?<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Is their becoming more entrenched in
their belief system, the only response they know as a result of that increasing
spiritual force?</SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">ZARATH:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is evident that the increased
spiritual pressure being applied is having a marked effect on the increase in
spiritual desire and searching, and as you are contemplating, those who are
fixed in their beliefs and structures, will in fact be energized to be more
effective and as we are seeing, more proactive in pushing that philosophy, until
greater wisdom comes from their experience, their joint experiences, or the
disasters that can be created by following that course.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">On the other hand, the many
that are more open and are receiving more guidance and help from this mission,
can be the brighter lights, can one at a time achieve much in changing the
societal response to bad actions of the government structures, as well as the
various church structures.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Structures have their place in fixing for a time certain resolutions,
certain ideas to carry forward in society and civilization.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These structures must be broken down
periodically to allow growth.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This
is the range of activity that the Most Highs can be relied upon, while we do our
best on an individual basis.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This
is all I can say about this.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Student:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That’s quite
enough.)</SPAN><SPAN
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style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">If there are no further
questions, I will close this session with my love and appreciation for our being
together and sharing.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thank you so
much, and Christ Michael and Mother Nebadonia give you their whole-hearted love
and peace.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Good day.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Group gives thanks.)</SPAN><SPAN
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