1 Growing Period and Human Responsibility Chapter 8

2 The Process of the Creation of the Universe Cenozoic era Mesozoic era Palezoic era Proterozoic era Archaozoic era Azoic era Human beings animals plants ocean land water gaseous Science mammals, Human beings fish birds sun moon stars ocean land plants waters and firmament light darkness Theory of Creation 6 th Day5 th Day4 th Day3 rd Day2 nd Day1 st Day 6 Days = 6 periods (millions of years) 1 Day ≠ 24 hours 2

3 The Process of the Creation of the Universe Cenozoic era Mesozoic era Palezoic era Proterozoic era Archaozoic era Azoic era Human beings animals plants ocean land water gaseous Science mammals, Human beings fish birds sun moon stars ocean land plants waters and firmament light darkness Theory of Creation 6 th Day5 th Day4 th Day3 rd Day2 nd Day1 st Day The sun, moon, stars were created on the 1 st day, but became visible on the 4th day. It is as if God is looking from earth to heaven, — not from heaven down on earth. 3

4 ① Six periods = millions of years. ② Man fell  After perfection there can be no Fall. ③ Evidence from the religious scriptures. Creation was not instantaneous 4

5 Bhagavad Gita 9:18 I am the beginning and the middle and the end of all things: their seed of Eternity...

6 Adi Granth "Three are the stages of one's life: as child, young and old, But all the three are vain, says Nanak, if one dwells not on God." (pg. 1428)

7 Quran 71:14 “And indeed He [Allah] has created you by various stages.”

8 Anguttara Nikaya 3-82 "So a man who seeks enlightenment cannot expect to remove worldly desires today, attachments and evil desires tomorrow, and to get Enlightenment the day after.” (TB pg. 165)

9 Genesis 1:5 And there was evening, and there was morning – the first day.

10 “ Evening,” “ Night,” “ Morning” – Three Stages Time periods of God’s creation Morning Night Evening

11 Creation: A Growing Period SproutSaplingTree

12 Human Beings: Growing Period BabyAdolescentAdult

13 The Growing Period Perfection Formation Period Formation Period Growth Period Growth Period Completion Period Completion Period

14 The Number Three Process of Creation = Origin, Division, Union Kinds of Things = Animal, plant, mineral Prime Colors = Red, Yellow, Blue Nutrients = Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates Mind = Intellect, Emotion, Will Three Dimensions = Point, Line, Plane Religion = Three Great Responsibilities

15 The Principle of Spiritual Growth

16 Spiritual Perfection ScienceUniversity Ability to LOVE Physical Intellectual Spiritual

17 Force of the Principle Spiritual Growth Not Automatic Physical Growth Force of the Principle + Human Responsibility Spiritual Growth A u t o m a t i c R e s p o n s i b i l i t y Perfection

18 Spiritual Growth – Maturity of Our Capacity to Love  Growth of Sensitivity to God.  More sensitive of awareness towards others and their needs.  Development of a conscience “as clear as crystal.”

19 Development of Heart Children’s Love Responding Mutual Love Sharing Parental Love Giving

20 God’s Direct & Indirect Dominion Direct Dominion (Love) Indirect Dominion (Principle) R e s p o n s i b i l i t y God Perfected Person Force of the Principle + Human Responsibility

21 God 21 Two Kinds of Direct Dominion LoveBeauty 1.God’s Direct Dominion over perfected person. 2.Our Direct Dominion over creation.  Co-prosperity Creation Perfected Person LoveBeauty

22 The Principle of Human Responsibility

23 “What is the fundamental difference between human beings and animals?”

24 Usual Responses Tool Making AbilityNo. Rational ThinkingNo. LanguageNo. Social NetworksNo.

25 Our Most Precious Gift from God ! Growth Stage Completion Stage Formation Stage Perfection: Human Beings Human Responsibility Plants & Animals Automatic, Instinctual

26 Adi Granth “By one’s own hands is one’s affairs set straight.” (pg )

27 Quran 13:11 “God changes not what is in a people, until they change what is in themselves.”

28 “Arise therefore! And with the help of your Spirit lift up your soul: allow not your soul to fall…” Bhagavad Gita 6:5

29 Dhammapada 23:327 “Uplift yourself… even as an elephant draws himself out of a muddy swamp.”

30 "So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead." James 2:17

31 Fulfillment of God’s Will 95% Portion5% Portion 95% + 5% = 100% (100% responsibility) ??? ABSOLUTE God’s Responsibility Our Responsibility Responsibility as a Co-Creator

32 What is our Responsibility? 1.Universal Ethics: Create a good character by aligning our mind & body centered on God. 2.Universal Morals: Create families of true love, true life, and true lineage centered on God. 3.Universal Prosperity: Living in harmony with nature and unselfish business practices. Mind Body Woman Man Creation Man

33 Why Did God Give Us Responsibility? 1.Responsibility brings joy to God by resemblance. 2.Allows us to share God’s position as co-creator. 3.Qualifies us to have dominion over creation.

34 Thank you !