Articles
Jesus: Government and Politics
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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 narrative of the life of Jesus.
Video Stories
A Conversation with Ben Bowler
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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 begin construction. Then Ben got a tap on the shoulder.
Urantia
What Was Your Childhood Religion?
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Sometimes, when we ask an apparently simple question, the answer is surprisingly profound and revealing. That’s what happened when I posted this on the “Urantia Group” Facebook page: “What was your childhood religion & its effect on you? I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness.” 295 comments later, I felt like I better understood and more deeply appreciated each of the people who responded. The depth of their honesty and their courageous willingness to share intimate thoughts and experiences created a circle of trust that answered more than the simple question I asked.
Politics
Erring On the Side of Mercy
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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. Lines are drawn. Anger and uncertainty are up.
Politics
My Letter to You After the Kavanaugh Hearings
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In the last few weeks, we have experienced the national drama of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation in our bodies, under our skin, within the trauma of memories, our own and others.
Religion
A Conversation With Pato Banton
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Pato Banton says that “I think every situation that a child is brought up into becomes normal for them.” Hearing him reflect on his childhood in London reveals a “normal” most of us would find deeply traumatizing.
Articles
This Chart Says A Lot About Us
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Over ten years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt wanted to figure out why there were such great political and religious divides in all cultures. This little chart summarizes some big insights Haidt and his researchers uncovered.