96 DATE WITH THE GODS"Just listen. You're at a crucial point in your life. It's
about time you start making some important decisions."
"Right."
"I'm going to give you two choices. One, you stay here,
learn, get convinced, do your work and research and
then help us publish this message. Two, you get in your
VW and go back to that horrible world of yours and
forget you ever met me. As you said, no one would ever
believe you, anyway."
"Then how do you expect me to write a book that will
be believed?"
"That's part of the message. Out of the millions of
people now walking the earth, only a few are going to be
saved. We don't care whether we are believed or not.
The important thing is to give those millions a fair
chance if they are sincere with themselves.
"We don't want to antagonize anyone. We're not
trying to make waves with any church or government
on this planet. What we teach has no national border,
nor is it ever imposed on people through fear.
"We're going to write this for a very select audience.
They don't have to be super geniuses. But they will have
at least an average intelligence, a general education and
have an open and receptive mind to new ideas, concepts
and experiences.
"Examine your conscience, Chacho. And tell me if you
want to go through with this project. It may not be easy,
but it will be rewarding. I'm not promising you gold and
riches, but I do promise you wisdom and eternal life."
"Amen. Or should I say, 'Hey, Man!"'
"Either way, Charles. You got my point. TAKE IT OR
LEAVE IT."
"Those are very strong words."
"Let's take a break. I hope you're not as belligerent
when I see you this afternoon. We'll take a nap after
lunch; it's good for the spirit."
The conversation ended with her reading to me from