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Articles

Essays, interviews and reflections that bring the ideas and ideals of The Urantia Book into conversation with politics, culture and faith.

Articles

Jesus: Government and Politics

Even though it's a "religious" text, government, politics, and social issues play a significant role in the The Urantia Book's overall presentation, including its…

Richard JerniganJune 23, 2026
Articles

An App To Ponder Truth, Beauty, and Goodness

This simple application lets you explore truth, beauty, and goodness, ponder their uniqueness and interdependence, and help you frame your own personal philosophy of…

Richard JerniganJune 18, 2026
Video Stories

Our friend Anton

As Russia invades Ukraine, a longtime Urantia Book reader shares messages with his friend Anton, sheltering with family in Kyiv.

Richard JerniganFebruary 24, 2022
Urantia

Thursday, May 18, 30 CE Pentecost

193:5.1 (2057.3) It was almost half past seven o'clock this Thursday morning, May 18, when Jesus arrived on the western slope of Mount Olivet with his eleven silent and…

The Urantia BookMay 18, 2021
Israel Hill and RoadUrantia

Wednesday, April 5, 30 CE Alone in the Hills with God

Wednesdays were designated by Jesus as the apostles' rest day. The Urantia Book states that April 5, 30 CE, Jesus told his disciples he sought to spend this Wednesday…

The Urantia BookApril 5, 2021
Articles

In Gratitude to Educators

The Urantia Book calls the universe 'one vast school.' A tribute to educators and the case for universal, high-quality education for every child.

Richard JerniganAugust 19, 2019
Stone hut and donkeyUrantia

August 18, 7 BCE Joseph and Mary Depart from Nazareth

August 18, 7 BCE is the date The Urantia Book states Mary and Joseph departed Nazareth on their 3-day journey to Bethlehem to register for the census. The next few days…

The Urantia BookAugust 18, 2019
Religion

Remembering Richard Keeler

A heartfelt tribute to Richard Keeler—an unedited 25-minute interview in which he shares how The Urantia Book transformed his life.

Richard JerniganAugust 17, 2019
Religion Tree for UrantiaVoiceReligion

The Religions Tree

At first glance it appears like some kind of giant family tree, and in a way it is. The family tree of world religions. You won't be able to tell anything from this tiny…

Richard JerniganAugust 17, 2019
Ben Bowler: Conversation on Life, Unity, and UrantiaVideo Stories

A Conversation with Ben Bowler

Ben Bowler and his wife were about to build their dream home in Australia. Land had been purchased, a design chosen, and they were ready to sign on the dotted line and…

Richard JerniganAugust 16, 2019
Baby swimmingUrantia

What Was Your Childhood Religion?

A simple Facebook question—'What was your childhood religion?'—drew 295 candid replies, revealing how early faith shapes us in surprising, profound ways.

Lucretia SchanfarberMay 12, 2019
Election DayPolitics

Erring On the Side of Mercy

Most of you may have already voted. If you have, thank-you for your good citizenship. Records for early voting have been broken in this United States midterm election.…

Richard JerniganNovember 6, 2018