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This priceless and inexhaustible resource is the ultimate synthesis of “science, philosophy and truth”, of “reason, wisdom and faith”, of “past, present and future”…. More >>
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This priceless and inexhaustible resource is the ultimate synthesis of “science, philosophy and truth”, of “reason, wisdom and faith”, of “past, present and future”…. More >>
#1 by Lee Armstrong on June 26, 2010 - 2:18 pm
“The Urantia Book” is a replete work, incredibly consistent. It’s four parts begin with the total or superuniverse, looks at the “local universe” or creation of Jesus, then goes to the history of Earth which it designates as “Urantia,” and finishes with the most amazing, detailed and thrilling account of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. The book appeals to readers from all faiths, discusses the major world religions, and develops a sense of cosmology and sense of belonging to a friendly universe greater than we are. I love this book because it has made God more clear to me, more certain. It diverges from Christianity in three doctrines: atonement, virgin birth and Adam & Eve as the first humans. The story and history of the Lucifer Rebellion are chilling. For me, the 3rd part of the book that discusses our planetary history was the authenticator. Things I can see in the world are discussed with The Urantia Book stating the causes. Like the Pharisees of old, many are threatened by new religious writings as if they would invalidate the old. The Urantia Book expands that which we have today gracefully and lovingly. For the spiritually hungry, it is a MUST READ. Read & expand.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on June 26, 2010 - 3:00 pm
The Urantia Book has been a part of my life for 18 years. I’m not associated with the Foundation, or study groups, or any cult that I know of. (I find it amusing that some think readers of The Urantia Book are cult driven since the book adamantly warns against this.) I’m an average wife and working American mother who found in this book a way to understand my existence in the universe and grow in my personal philosophies of God and His relationship with me. This book is a tool of intense study, and nothing more or less than what it is to the reader. It has changed my outlook on life and given me peace of mind in my daily tasks. Those who make it out to be anything other than what it proclaims either haven’t read it in its entirety, or make a habit of disclaiming any religious work simply because it’s easier to attack the work than examine one’s own lack of faith. Truth is easy to pick apart by unbelievers, but anyone searching for it, or struggling to discover his or her place in existence, will find The Urantia Book to be a very emotionally satisfying, philosophically engaging, and awe inspiring read.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Rollie Anderson on June 26, 2010 - 5:06 pm
I’ll keep this simple. If you are one who realizes that the “whole truth” doesn’t exist in any book but that many books contain “the truth” then this book should intrigue you. It doesn’t pull any punches. It is what it is. Some parts leave me scratching my head but most parts expand my religious comprehension. And that’s ok with me. Plus, if you fear it’s the work of a cult, it’s not. It doesn’t ask you to join anything or give your money to anybody or use certain “techniques” to attain nirvana or enlightenment. You’re safe. If you do not fear having your established opinions challenged, this is a true adventure for you. If you are happy and satisfied with your religious dogma, stay away.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on June 26, 2010 - 5:12 pm
Buddha’s son once said after trying to comprehend his father’s teaching of the freedom of salvation through faith, “Work out your own salvation.” and be your own teacher, “It’s not TRUTH until its YOUR TRUTH.” The Urantia Book is not for everybody, just yet. It should be read as a personal, subjective document of immense importance for the sincere truth seeker. The continuity of content, harmony of values and beauty of insight profoundly impressed me. If you have discovered the Urantia Book, you must seriously consider that you are NOW ready for an expansion of your cosmic understandings, an enlargement of your spiritual values, and an acceptance of greater peace. DON’T RESIST. By its own admission, the Urantia Book does not have all the answers. Truth is always dependent on cultural context in time and space. However, if you are looking for relative answers to fill in the gaps of information in such topics as: “The life, times and teachings of Jesus”, or the cultural connection between humans and angels, or the eternal connection between the human spirit and the eternal spirit, or maybe the physical connections of ETs and terrestials here on Urantia or in our local cosmic neighborhood. You will be pleased with the revealed information in the Urantia Book. How about possible answers to the “Crop Circle ” phenomenon, or the mythology behind the “fall of man” or the apocalypse? You may derive answers from the Urantia Book. The Urantia Book states, “It’s not so much what you learn or do here in this Earth life but rather that you have the experience. This is paramount.” Regardless of our origin of race, cultural beliefs or family background, and no matter how much material wealth, health or happiness we achieve, the overwhelming message for me in the Urantia Book during these past 25 years has been: “Its not that you win or loose but HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME,” or “It’s not how many times you fall down BUT how many times you get ! up that matters in this life experience.” The greatest realization for me from the Urantia Book was that we are all just starting out on our own eternal adventure of achieving ever expanding and increasing levels of: comprehending wisdom; experiencing universal truths; realizing greater cosmic insights; and living expanded spiritual values in a nearly endless progression of advancing lives. Perfection is our destiny, service is our goal, and Love is our reward. Happy journey, see you on the path. -Robert Linnell
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by munderwo@netrover.com on June 26, 2010 - 7:41 pm
I purchased the softcover version about 5 months ago and have now read about two thirds of this enormous 2000 page work. This book is simply without parallel.
I remember thinking many years ago, ‘Why do I have to wait until I die to find out the reasons for such and such…’ Well I never did expect to get those questions answered in this life. But then, I hadn’t read the Urantia book.
This book has managed to appear to assimilate the best from the world religions and philosophies to form an incredibly cohesive cosmic worldview. In fact, the way the entire book holds together in its self consistency, profundity, sublime morality, and sheer original brilliance has convinced me that it must in fact be a divine revelation, as it indeed purports itself to be. Indeed, after reading much of this book, the religions and philosophies of the world appear to be dilutions of the real thing.
Expect adequate answers to these questions, and more:
Who is God and what is He like? How does God ‘interface’ with our universe? How was the universe created, and why? How did biological life come into existence? Why is life progressing? What really is the detailed biologic and geologic history of earth? When did man appear, and what is his detailed history? What really makes man unique from other animals? How did the different races and cultures begin? What is involved in ‘mind’ and ’spirit’? How can God live in us? How does God communicate with us? What are the nature and kinds of celestial intelligences? What really happened in the rebellion of certain celestial intelligences? Why are there so many religions? Why does God allow suffering and injustice? Is there life on other planets? What is earth’s ultimate destiny? What is our destiny after death? Who will survive? How does Jesus really fit into all of this? What is my ultimate purpose here? How can I be happy and fulfilled?
I have spent so much time pondering these questions on my own. As a Christian, I have become personally convinced of many truths (like ‘Jesus is Lord’), but still there remained questions that I felt even the bible was not really clear on.
Well, now I can spend less time pondering and more time living out amazing truths that I could not have ‘pondered into’ in a thousand years. This book truly is a gift, whether one agrees that it was from superhuman sources or not.
If you have a friend who is spiritually minded with lots of questions, give them this book as a gift. Even if they don’t believe it for what it says it is, they will come away with insights that would have taken a lifetime to learn.
Rating: 5 / 5