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Comments on Status update by Ainamani John

Ainamani John
Ainamani John

Urantia Book and its associated individuals or organizations from being idolized or commercialized

- Emphasize the Core Teachings

Highlight that the Urantia Book teaches personal spiritual growth, service to others, and a direct relationship with God, rather than dependence on intermediaries or external organizations.

Teach that no person or organization holds exclusive spiritual authority or the “final interpretation” of the text.

- Promote Humility Among Leaders

Encourage those involved in teaching or guiding to act as facilitators of individual spiritual growth rather than as authorities.

Leaders and teachers should frequently emphasize their own fallibility and discourage any form of personal veneration.

- Ensure Financial Transparency

Keep financial operations simple and transparent to avoid the perception of commercial exploitation.

Limit the sale of materials to necessary costs, and avoid exorbitant pricing or overly aggressive marketing tactics.

- Discourage Centralization of Authority

Avoid creating a hierarchical structure that centralizes power and influence, which can lead to institutionalism.

Foster decentralized study groups and personal interpretation rather than reliance on a central organization.

- Regularly Reaffirm Non-Commercial Principles

Include principles against commercialization and idolization in organizational charters or mission statements.

Periodically review practices to ensure alignment with these principles.

- Guard Against Exclusivism

Encourage inclusivity by avoiding claims that the Urantia Book or its followers have superior knowledge or are the only valid spiritual path.

Support interfaith dialogue and collaboration to maintain a balanced perspective.

- Cultivate a Service-Oriented Culture

Focus on service to humanity as a reflection of spiritual growth, rather than promoting organizational achievements or individuals.

Encourage members to apply the teachings in everyday life through acts of kindness, generosity, and humility.

- Educate About the Dangers of Idolization

Teach followers to value principles over personalities and the message over the messenger.

Remind individuals that spiritual truth is a personal discovery and experience, not something given or controlled by others.

- Limit Branding and Marketing

Avoid excessive branding or advertising that could lead to the book or organization being perceived as a product or brand.

Focus on organic growth through personal testimonies and meaningful discussions rather than aggressive campaigns.

- Regular Self-Examination

Encourage individuals and organizations to reflect on whether their actions align with the spiritual ideals of the Urantia Book.

Create spaces for constructive feedback and accountability within the community.

-- By implementing these measures, the teachings of the Urantia Book can remain focused on spiritual transformation rather than being overshadowed by idolization or commercial interests.

  • Soren K Vestergaard
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    By Soren K Vestergaard

    This is wise message. Would you teach us more?

  • Monica Kemp
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    By Monica Kemp

    Amazing, brother!!! As if our celestial brethren wrote these...thank you! Thank you!!!

  • Paul Kemp Administrator
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    By Paul Kemp Administrator

    Wonderful reflections Ainamani John. 

    What many have failed to do is actually bring the Masters Gospel into the world as a living demonstration of the reality that he is the only way, the only truth and the only life that can bring us to the Father of Love and still remains our primary teacher.

    These institutionalized organisations for 75 years have failed to train fund and send his apostles (the true successors of the original 12) out into the world with his original gospel (the religion of the spirit) now restored to this world by our human cousins who actually partook of his ministry on Urantia. As a matter of fact they have actually placed stumbling blocks before those who were willing to forsake all and bring his gospel into the world. As a result after 75 years they have been unable to make the citizens of this world aware we have received another epochal revelation on this world. Now as they age and die not able to raise up the youth to carry the mission forward, the revelation must await those who understand the mission is unfolding what was divinely folded up in the life and teachings of Jesus. 

    They utterly failed to understand these prophetic instructions even though the revelation encourages us to follow God's instructions and believe in his promises!

    196:1.2 The time is ripe to witness the figurative resurrection of the human Jesus from his burial tomb amidst the theological traditions and the religious dogmas of nineteen centuries. Jesus of Nazareth must not be longer sacrificed to even the splendid concept of the glorified Christ. What a transcendent service if, through this revelation, the Son of Man should be recovered from the tomb of traditional theology and be presented as the living Jesus to the church that bears his name, and to all other religions! 

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      195:10.10 If the Christian church would only dare to espouse the Master's program, thousands of apparently indifferent youths would rush forward to enlist in such a spiritual undertaking, and they would not hesitate to go all the way through with this great adventure.

    It is also true if the Urantia Institutions would only dare to espouse the Master's program, thousands of apparently indifferent youths would rush forward to enlist in such a spiritual undertaking, and they would not hesitate to go all the way through with this great adventure. Even now the youth of Africa are proving this to be true.