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The living universe
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In the previous chapters, our journey has
taken us into the realm of the infinitesimally small particles that build
relationships to make sub-atomic particles, atomic particles and then finally
everything we see and here in our world and the immediate world around us. |
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We then ventured into the world of the
very large, galaxies and solar systems, seeing the patterns of Unique
Collective Awareness in all its manifestations at each and every level. We
journeyed briefly into the concept of life, higher order life, human life,
human history and then human nature. |
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Yet while our journey has answered a
great many questions regarding the relationships of objects from the very large
to the very small, we have not yet answered some of the core questions that
have traditionally vexed human beings: is there a heaven? is there a hell?, is
there a collective manifestation of good (god)? is there a collective
manifestations of evil (devil)? does universal karma exist? |
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At the same time, there are practical
questions yet to answer such as: is the universe expanding? and if so, will it
ever end? how is the universe structured? |
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It is therefore time to return to the
beginning- the discussion of absolutes- the universe, the infinite array of
unique unita that is the prime dream. |
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Addressing the historical beliefs of
humanity on absolutes |
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In any discussion of absolutes there is
the risk of over simplifying the answer. Relative to the history of humanity,
absolutes concerning life and the universe have traditionally been the tool of
religious philosophers and organisations. Some of these absolutes, such as the
concept of a supreme god, the existence of heaven and hell profoundly
influenced the psyche of countless generations of human beings.
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The reason is simple- human beings not only need to
understand detail of relationships between various layers of life and matter,
but ultimately seek our relationship with absolutes. |
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In the context of UCA, we are able to address these
concepts clearly, from the understanding that everything we see and feel is a
dream- that when alive, we exist within a certain dream, that when we cease to
command a physical body, our existence expands and returns to the greater dream
of life. |
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