Evil is the unconscious or unintended transgression of the divine law, the fathers will. Most of it should be transferred to a new page called the urantia book, leaving only those comments behind which pertain directly to the word itself, i. Nov 25, 2019 the urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual and philosophical book that originated in chicago sometime between 1924 and 1955. The urantia book concordance edited and revised by randy moser. I find the book s value in what it says and how i can apply those sayings to my own lifenot anybody elses. Sin is the conscious, knowing, and deliberate transgression of the divine law, the fathers will. Atheisms dirty little secret is that it is the ideology of the walking dead. The urantia book is a spiritual, philosophical, and religious book that originated in chicago. Also offers a calendar of events, ub news, and cartoons.
Almost everything about the contents of the urantia book. The urantia book paper 103 the reality of religious experience 103. If you are searching for answers, read the urantia book. Guide to pronunciation of names and words in the urantia book history. I would say that it is worthy of much more serious inquiry, as it looks credible to me.
According to these supermortal beings, earth is the 606th planet in satania which is in norlatiadek which is in nebadon which is in orvonton which revolves around havona, all of which revolves around the center of infinity where some sort of god dwells. I havent read enough of it yet to make a call on it for sure. Among other topics, the book discusses the origin and meaning of life, mankinds place in the universe, the. It is said to be written sometime between 1924 and 1955 somewhere around chicago. The urantia book 4 mosteller and wallace methods of stylometry indicates at least nine authors were involved, and by comparatively analyzing the book against sadlers the mind at mischief, does not indicate authorship or extensive editing by sadler, without ruling out the possibility of limited edits. These teachings provide new truths powerful enough to uplift and advance human thinking and believing for the next years. The urantia book is a collection of papers written by a variety of celestial and angelic beings there is no human author named. First published in 1955, the urantia book is a spiritual feast for hungry souls. The urantia book portrays our relationship with god the father. The human mind, as it seeks to penetrate the eternitymystery of the origin and destiny of all that is called real, may helpfully approach the problem by conceiving eternity. The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with god.
As for example, the adepts of urantia book claim that urantia book is correct about how many years ago did adam live and urantia book is correct about what were the names of. This page was mistakenly begun with the idea that there is a religion called urantia. Revealing the mysteries of god, the universe, world. You have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about god, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of jesus.
The urantia book fellowship the urantia book glossary. The urantia book is a collection of allegedly channelled writings mostly. The texts combine christianity and an alleged history of the work and teachings of jesus with a cosmology of extraterrestrial spirit beings. Both teach that there is one ultimate god with many subordinate divine beings. Although there is no official religion based upon the urantia book, there are groups, like the jesusonian foundation, who teach others what is contained in the urantia book. The urantia book this text conforms to urantia standard reference text committee 2008 recommendations this text displays the standard referencing system numbers. The urantia book presents the word urantia, as the name of the planet earth.
The urantia book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. I find the books value in what it says and how i can apply those sayings to my own lifenot anybody elses. The book consists of 196 papers and is divided into four major parts entitled. The urantia bookpaper 1 wikisource, the free online library. The urantia book was delivered to him by seven spirit beings in 1934.
Skeptic martin gardner, in a book otherwise highly critical of the urantia book, writes that it is highly imaginative and that the cosmology outrivals in fantasy the cosmology of any sciencefiction work known to me. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The exact circumstances of the origin of the urantia book are unknown. Skeptics like martin gardner see the science in the urantia book as clear reflections of the views that prevailed at the.
We search for answers that help us define gods role in our lives and our relevance to the universe and beyond. According to the urantia book fellowship ubf, the urantia book ub is. Urantia foundation 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u. Here is a brief description of the urantia book from its official web site the urantia book, first published by the urantia foundation in 1955, was authored by celestial beings as a special revelation to our planet, urantia the books message is that all human beings are one family, the sons and daughters of one god, the universal father. Every human experiences moments of selfreflection, doubt and skepticism. Urantia book forum former believer here, current skeptic. These nearly 2100 pages of revelation concern a large and eclectic expression of divine and pure truth, centering around the nature of god, and his relation to his countless children. There are several comparisons that can be made between the urantia book and gnosticism.
Among other topics, the book expounds on the origin and meaning of life. As we know, these two phenomena now serve as the foundations for our two standard models of physics. Comments on the urantia book, the teachings of melchizedek, and other prophecies. This glossary and pronunciation reference has been limited primarily to those words used in the urantia book which are not included in other standard reference sources the pronunciations indicated are those generally used by englishspeaking readers of the urantia book in the united states and may differ from pronunciations used in other countries and languages. Contains information regarding jesus, angels, and evolution as described in the urantia book. It is lifeless, hopeless, and is the ultimate dead end. The book presents an elaborate pseudohistory of the universe the book actually claims there are many universes.
Urantian is a derivation used to denote anyone or anything that originates on earth, urantia. Martin gardner is also skeptical of the ubfs claims. In 1934, the urantia book described a higgstype field, and halos of dark mass surrounding galaxies. The urantia papers the urantia book or the fifth epochal. Study aids and materials for the urantia book urantia. Books similar to the urantia book the urantia book. Errors in theology of urantia book neurocluster brain. The founder is a noted chicago physician and psychiatrist dr.
The urantia book the urantia book is the earliest of the several bodies of material by the modern channelers we will be discussing on the site. The word god cannot be defined and therefore stands for the infinite concept. The urantia book, religion is an independent realm of human response to life situations and is unfailingly exhibited at all stages of human development which are postmoral. May 27, 2004 for example, the urantia book rejects the bibles views about god, christ, man, sin, and salvation. It is the most complete, informative, reassuring, stimulating, mindblowing, and inspiring book i have ever read. Sadler purchase dr william s sadlers urantia book workbooks.
The urantia book, first published by the urantia foundation in 1955, was authored by celestial beings as a special revelation to our planet, urantia. The word urantia is simply the books name for earth. The urantia book, urantia foundation, urantia fellowship, and the urantia three concentric circle symbol above banner of michael represent a modernday ariangnostic cult. About the urantia book posted on goodreads september 18, 2009 this is my favorite book. The first society of the urantia book fellowship was formed in chicago, in 1955. The book provides new spiritual truth for modern men and women and a pathway to a personal relationship with god. First society for readers of the urantia book chicago, chicago, illinois. The urantia book and gnosticism religion, theology. He experienced the ordinary ups and downs of mortal existence, but he never religiously doubted the certainty of gods watchcare and guidance. In reality, every human being defines religion in the terms of his own. Its unparalleled cosmology eloquently coordinates and illuminates religion, philosophy, science and history. There are groups of urantia book readers who get together and some of them are pretty weird, to my way of thinking, so i dont belong to any groups espousing the urantia books teachings. The urantia book claims to have been revealed by superhuman personalities from higher universes.
The urantia book is noted for its high level of internal consistency and an advanced writing style. Urantia book reader comments the skeptics dictionary. The urantia book wikisource, the free online library. Urantia book poll page 20 spirituality vs skepticism. The urantia foundation did stifle growth in the 80s into the 90s but with new leadership is doing a great job of promoting the book, especially in other countries.
The book s message is that all human beings are one family, the sons and daughters of one god, the universal father. Both acknowledge the divine feminine, as either the sophia or the mother spirit. Paper 105 deity and reality urantia book urantia foundation. But id say from what i read thus far, i need to read more of this. Urantiabook films is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the urantia book and the way it illuminates our spiritual heritage. Paper 103 the reality of religious experience urantia book. The english text of the urantia book is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission. Whosoever will may enter, and certain victory will crown the efforts of every human being who will run the race of faith and trust, depending every step of the way on the leading of the indwelling adjuster and on the guidance of that good spirit of the universe son, which so. Urantia book poll page 28 spirituality vs skepticism. Jan 03, 2019 i have read a bit of the urantia book, and i think that it could very well be a genuine document. It is difficult to summarize the urantia book, as it encompasses many subjects and ideas, from science to. Jan 02, 2020 the urantia foundation began publishing the urantia book in 1955. It instructs on the genesis, history, and destiny of.
Building on the worlds religious heritage, the urantia book describes an endless destiny for humankind, teaching that living faith is the key to personal spiritual progress and eternal survival. Religion is destined to become the reality of the spiritual unification of all that is good, beautiful, and true in human experience. The urantia book contains many new terms and concepts, some of which are difficult to grasp. The adventure of divinity attainment lies before you. Urantia is the name these alleged superhumans gave to our planet. Contrary to the biblical position that there is only one god deut. Translations into numerous languages are available. Urantia book poll join the unexplained mysteries community today. Between 1934 and 1956 a group of 36 people, who called themselves the forum, met to study the original manuscripts of the urantia book.
Jan 23, 2012 the urantia papers also know as the urantia book or the fifth epochal revelation is a long and very strange book. Urantia foundation the urantia book publisher 533 west diversey parkway, chicago, il 60614, u. The urantia papers follow the standard text that is delivered eventually to each evolving species in the universe. The facsimile is available in 600dpi and 1600dpi resolutions in djvu and pdf formats.
The urantia book presents an integrated world view composed from the concepts and ideas of more than 2,000 individuals who have contributed to the fields of. The book and its publishers do not name a human author. The urantia book teaches not only biological evolution, but that human society and spiritual understandings evolve by slow progression, subject both to periods of rapid improvement and the possibility of retrogression. Evil is likewise the measure of the imperfectness of obedience to the fathers will. Its free and setting up an account only takes a moment. First society for readers of the urantia book chicago. Progress is said to follow a divine plan that includes periodic gifts of revelation and ministry by heavenly teachers, which eventually will lead to an ideal world status of light and life in the far distant future. The urantia foundation first published the urantia book in 1955 in english.
A brief description of the urantia book urantia book. Skeptics like martin gardner see the science in the urantia book as clear reflections. This is the first edition of the urantia book, published in 1955. There are groups of urantia book readers who get together and some of them are pretty weird, to my way of thinking, so i dont belong to any groups espousing the urantia book s teachings.
In this case it took a hardcore skeptic to unwind methodically the tangled origins and material fallacies embodied in the urantia book ub. The urantia book is a spiritual and philosophical book that discusses god, science, religion, history, philosophy, and destiny. The last 800 pages are undoubtedly the most sublime and thrilling account of jesus life and teachings ever told. Not corrected, atheism will lead not only to bodily death a necessary step on the journey, but also mindal death, soul death, and personality extinction.
The urantia book a biblical worldview perspective probe. Ive been reading the ub for 40 years and, imho, its the mt. The great cult mystery christian research institute. But, i gradually discovered passages that made it clear that the urantia book story of astronomy was simply phrased in the language in use at the. The definitions provided here may be of help in your overall understanding of the content and scope of the book. The book presents an elaborate pseudohistory of the universe the book. In this section of we have compiled the urantia books answers to some of these difficult questions. Also features a discussion board, question and answer section, spiritual news, and glossary. How the urantia papers came to be according to the revelators compiled by ralph zehr a history of the urantia movement dr. The urantia book is a collection of allegedly channelled writings mostly compiled from the 1930s, published by the urantia foundation in 1955. New and improved ebook kindle edition by authors, multiple. The adepts of urantia book claim that when there is a contradiction between the bible text and the urantia book text then urantia book is right and bible text is erroneous.
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