Intro: Who is God?
What is one of the pairs of God's dual characteristics?
1. Original Internal nature and Original External form
2. Masculinity and Femininity
!Who gave us our individuality?
God!
How is energy produced?
through the action of give and receive between a subject partner and an object partner
What are the dual purposes?
Individual and whole purpose
Which has a greater population: Texas or California as of 2019?
California (39.5 million people!)
Give an example of internal nature and external form.
2. Energy and Matter
Name the difference between individual image and universal image
the universal image consists of the similarities we all have whereas the individual image is our unique characteristics.
When establishing a true relationship, should the subject partner establish a relationship with the object partner first or God first?
God first
Is it possible to experience lasting joy by yourself with just an idea or thought in mind?
No! Joy can not be produced alone and requires a substantial object partner.
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
206
Give an example of masculinity and femininity or yang and yin.
1. Male & Female
2. Stamen & Pistil
3. Positive & Negative
Give an example of a characteristic of universal mage and of the individual image.
universal: hands feet, eyes, ears, children of God
individual: the shape of our nose, feet, eyes, ears, personality, skills, character
How does an object partner become an object partner before God?
By making oneness through give-and-receive action with its subject partner.
Give an example of how joy is produced from a Principled viewpoint
Seeing our internal nature and external form reflected in an object partner
Which state has the highest mountain peak in North America?
Alaska (20,308 feet)
What is God's motivation for creating humankind?
What does it mean to be an individual embodiment of truth in image?
humans beings are manifestations of GOd's original universal image and God's original individual image
Why must give-and-receive be in a circular motion?
Circular motion has an eternal nature (there is no start or endpoint with circular motion).
How do we bring God the greatest joy?
When He sees object partners that resemble His internal nature and external form, this gives Him joy
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88 keys
How do we understand God's true internal nature?
to understand God's internal nature, we first need to understand the characteristics of His creation, just like an artist
What is the first thing that God had in His mind before creating all things?
Human beings (Michelo)
What are the 2 reasons why all things are composed of dual characteristics?
A subject partner and object partner, which can engage in give-and-receive action and generate the energy for existence, multiplication, and action.
It must have an eternal nature and move in a circle; give and receive action between a subject partner and object partner is necessary for any circular motion. In order to resemble His eternal and be His eternal object partner, it likewise must be composed of dual characteristics.
Why doesn’t an idea/thought bring as much joy as a substantial object partner?
An idea is not nearly as stimulating as a substantial object partner - we seek tangible and substantial partners for the greatest stimulation.
How many miles away are we from the sun?
93 million miles