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Tribute to Legendary Urantian Pioneer ~ Norman D Ingram

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:07:08 -0400

I was a lonely, dejected and very isolated reader of The Urantia Book in Birmingham England when Norman Ingram came to see me and lit a fire within me that continues to rage! For this I will be eternally grateful.

Now, and in gratitude for the uncountable good works Norman Ingram has done to further the advancement of The Fifth Epochal Revelation to mankind, and for the many hearts, minds and souls he has touch through unselfish loving service, I humbly submit this presentation in honor of a Truly Great Man and for a Job Well Done!

We love you Brother Norman!
Minister Pato Banton

Norman D. Ingram, co-founder of UNO (Urantia Nations Outreach)

On May 20th 1937 Norman was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado and grew up in La Junta, CO. He had unusual opportunities as a boy, belonging to the "Koshare Indians" (an Explorer Boy Scout Troop) that was involved with Native American arts, crafts and dance.

At age 14 he performed in a dance troop that toured the USA's country side presenting Plains and Pueblo American ceremonial dances. After graduating from high school he attended a Christian college - John Brown University in Arkansas. During this time he also became interested in flying and took flying lessons. Combining his interest in flying and Christian outreach, Norman decided to be a "flying missionary" and pursued this dream as a missionary to the "Inuit Peoples" at Eskimo Point, on the Hudson Bay. Their mission statement was: Sharing the love of Jesus (Christ Michael) through aviation so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed. They used an aircraft with floats and dog sleds in bad weather. After this he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, in Oklahoma, and obtained the equivalent of an FAA certified license which then took him to his first job working out of theSan Francisco International Airport.

A day Norman will never forget is October 17, 1966 when he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. There he worked as a mechanical sales engineer for a big pineapple and sugar company, flying back and forth between the islands. He was almost "flying in Paradise," but not quite…..this was only the beginning. He bought his own planes and started his own business. Then in 1971 something really gigantic happened! Someone introduced him to The URANTIA Book and after that his life was never the same. He was starting a study group with a friend within a week!

In 1981 Norman attended his first ICC in Aspen, CO. and later became even more inspired while attending the Boulder School in 1984 and 85. At a summer NYconference in 1994 Norman felt the calling to take Books to Peru and in '95 he flew to South America with Duane Faw and Stella Religa meeting Pradhana Fuchs for the first time. Pradhana had been reading THE TROJAN HORSE and was ready for more information. Then with Pradhana and Ernesto Ruiz from Mexico Norman traveled throughout Mexico and South America, placing 184 books in all the municipal and national libraries, universities and prisons.

In 1997 Norman and Don Roark opened a Urantia Book Display Booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk, introducing new readers to the book and answering questions. Later that year they went on a four week tour of Asia delivering 120 Books to libraries and universities.

In 1998 and 2000 Norman made two separate trips to 28 countries in Africa delivering 128 French & 200 English books. Here among others he met the master teacher, Moussa Ndiaye (Senegal), leader/teachers Prince John Badioo (Ghana) and Father Louis (Guinea) who have all since visited Norman in the USA. When asked about obstacles he faced, he comments- "crossing the national borders by land was always a major hassle plus their wanting to charge us Duty for the Books. " Even so, Norman somehow managed to make the crossings safely, though not without many delays. There are now active study groups is Guinea, Ghana, Senegal, and of course, Chile, that have developed directly from these major endeavors.

On a trip to Africa via England, Norman & Stella visited the home of Pato Banton & a long term friendship developed. Inspired by Norman’s enthusiasm Pato re-opened his home for a weekly study group and started on a long journey that has culminated in Pato’s becoming a devout forerunner of the Urantia Revelation. Norman even toured with Pato occasionally from 2006 to 2009 promoting the Urantia Book from the Merch Booth.

Since setting up the Urantia Book Display Booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk in 1997 Norman continues to provide this fruitful service on most Sundays. Norman says his greatest reward and satisfaction is, "when a beam of light glimmers in my brother's eye as he accepts the truth we have for him. Also, when I get a new story of "How I Found The Urantia Book" from a new believer, it‘s better than getting a paycheck you did not expect."

By: Polly Friedman
(who did part of the Africa '99 trip with Norman and Rev. Michael Beckwith's AGAPE church group)

For more go to: http://www.ubla.org/uno/

"A Message Of Love" from Christ Michael

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:11:16 -0400

"A Message Of Love" ~ From Christ Michael

Narrated by Minister Pato Banton

Music Created, Composed & Directed by: Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall

God is love and love is the greatest thing in the universe. Love is the desire to do good to others. Love is the secret of beneficial association between personalities. Love is the rule of living within the kingdom — supreme devotion to God while loving your neighbor as yourself. Love is the outworking of the divine and inner urge of life. It is founded on understanding, nurtured by unselfish service, and perfected in wisdom.” Love is the highest motivation which men and women may utilize in their universe ascent. God’s love is universal and “whosoever will may come.”

All true love is from God, and you receive the divine affection as you yourself bestow this love upon your brothers and sisters. Love is dynamic. It can never be captured; it is alive, free, thrilling, and always moving. You can never take the love of our Heavenly Father and imprison it within your heart. Love is never self-seeking, and it cannot be self-bestowed. Divine love cannot be self-contained; it must be unselfishly bestowed.Love is infectious, and when human devotion is intelligent and wise, love is more catching than hate. But only genuine and unselfish love is truly contagious. If each mortal could only become a focus of dynamic affection, this benign virus of love would soon pervade the sentimental emotion-stream of humanity to such an extent, that all civilization would be encompassed by love, and that would be the realization of the brotherhood of all mankind.

Devote your life to proving that love is the greatest thing in the world. The Father and I will both work with you, and you shall experience the divine fullness of joy if you will only obey my command to love one another, even as I have loved you.”

“Love is the greatest of all spirit realities. Truth is a liberating revelation, but love is the supreme relationship. And no matter what blunders your leaders make in their world management of today, in an age to come the gospel which I declare to you, will rule this very world.

Created, Composed & Directed by:
Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall

Music Production, Video Editing
& Narration by Pato Banton

Female Vocals By: Audra Bryant
Guitar by: Andy Kushner
Universe Visuals by: Johan Spjuth
All words quoted from The Urantia Book
www.urantia.org & www.urantiabook.org

Love Is The Greatest!

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:16:25 -0400

Pato Banton produces another beautiful song to celebrate the many aspects of adapting an attitude of LOVE in our troubled world.
Filmed on Venice Beach and at Pato's home in Los Angeles, this video was a lot of fun to shoot and edit. A song that has touched a million hearts around the world has now been put on video for your visual enjoyment! Enjoy!

Musicians
Lead Vocals: Pato Banton
Female Vocals by: Empress Akua
Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall
and Nichelle Monroe
Drums: Howard "Ducc" Arnold
Bass: Benjamin "Benji" Hamlin
Keys: Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall
Guitar: Andy Kushner & David Gomez
Trombone: Ruben Durazo
Saxaphone: Cedric Bravo
Male Backing Singer: Benji

Camera Crew:
Lynn Rossetto, Jihad Johnson
Pato Banton & Islaam

Produced & Edited by Pato Banton

Devote your life to Proving that
Love is the greatest thing in the world!
The Urantia Book ~ Paper 192:2.1

Much appreciation to all of our
Fans, Friends & FAMILY for
joining us on Venice Beach
and making this dream a reality!

One Love Always PB

New Day Dawning

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:26:22 -0400

"There Is A New Day Dawning"
(Written & Composed by Pato Banton)

Pato Banton & The Now Generation present this awesome on-screen performance of the title track of his latest album "New Day Dawning" to celebrate his 30th Anniversary of bringing Positive Reggae Music to the World! This beautiful song also breathes "new hope" that there is always a brighter future ahead when people are willing to come together as One Family.

Music performed by: Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution
Music Produced & Mixed by: Pato Banton

Lighting Technician: God
Camera Operator: Lindsay Ward
Sound Operator: Francesco Thomas
Crowd Unification: The Mother Spirit
Video Story Board: Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall

Video Musicians:
Percussion: Alidu
Bass: Michael Ortiz
Guitar: David Gomez
Trumpet: Bryan Watson
Saxaphone: Cedric Polian
Keys: Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall

Video Directed & Edited by Pato Banton
A Gwarn International Video Production 2012

Much LOVE and respect to everyone who came out and joined us for this awesome event to celebrate my birthday and my 30th Anniversary of making Positive Reggae Music. You are much more to US than Fans or Friends. We consider you all to be a part of our growing Spiritual Family. Thank you so much!

One Love Always - Pato Banton
aka Brotherfriend

Dedicated To Christ Michael
Our Sovereign Ruler of the Universe of Nebadon

The Second Discourse On True Religion by Jesus Christ

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:30:40 -0400

Minister Pato Banton presents another beautiful narration of the Master Teacher's lesson on Spiritual Freedom & Diversity. Sit back, relax and enjoy these truly inspiring Words of Christ!

For more go to www.ministerpatobanton.com

Destination Paradise by Minister Pato Banton

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:41:22 -0400

Pato Banton presents this beautiful visual presentation of the title track of his most highly proclaimed studio album, "Destination Paradise." Filmed on the coastline of Southern California this video "captures the moment" as Pato delivers an awesome performance, alongside Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall. The Urantia Book has been the source of Pato's inspiration for many years and in this song he makes a tribute to the TRUTH that has set him free!!!

Antoinette "Roots Dawtah" Hall also presents an instrumental composition at the end of the video entitled "Light & Life" which is taken from her debut album entitled "Thoughts of Paradise" which can be reviewed and purchased here:
http://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Of-Par...
We hope you enjoy it!

To purchase the album Destination Paradise go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/pa...

To learn more about the Urantia Book go to: www.urantia.org

Destination Paradise
(Pato Banton)

It's a Revelation for the Now Generation x 4

Destination, Destiny Yeah, My Destination............

Inquisitive as I am
I have always had so many questions
Even as a little youth
I'd be digging up the roots to find a little grain of truth
In my frustration I would search
The synagogue, the mosque even the temple and the church
And even though some truth could be found in every one
So could the overwhelming Ego of a man

Destination Destiny Yeah
My Destination is Paradise, Paradise, Paradise, Paradise

Persistent as I am
I never stop searching till I find a resolution
But no matter how I tried
The books of yesteryear could never give me a solution
Then one bright day in my dismay
I went down on my knees & pray
Father please show me a sign for peace of mind
And so that through you I can find my

Chorus

Now truly grateful yes I am
And I thank you Jah for everything you've done
I thank you for the miracles you've shown me
For the Mother Spirit & Christ Michael your S.O.N. (Sovereign Of Nebadon)
And yes I found that "big blue book" Urantia
And when I took a little look........ Revelation!!!
Now I'm as happy as can be
Cause I found my truth and the truth has set me free

Chorus

It's a Revelation for the Now Generation x 4

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Official Video ● Imagine - Pentatonix

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:26:24 -0400

Official Video ● Imagine - Pentatonix

[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Imagine - Pentatonix

PTXofficial

13M

A Tale of Two Brains

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:42:19 -0400

A Tale of Two Brains

Emergency Climate Crisis is upon us

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 23:31:20 -0400

Emergency Climate Crisis is upon us

Published on Apr 28, 2017

Dr. Peter Carter and others are warning the planet and all of humanity is in peril due to the consequences of the industrial age. Host Jack Etkin blames the media for not informing the public just how grave the danger has become.

This is the complete interview. Edited versions were shown on ShawTV Victoria and Vancouver. See more of our shows on www.CanadianIndependentMedia.ca

The OVERVIEW EFFECT -- in UHD-4k

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 23:18:47 -0400

The OVERVIEW EFFECT -- in UHD-4k

Published on Sep 26, 2016

There is a profound cognitive shift that astronauts experience when they see Earth from Space. That's the idea behind the title of this video, based on a phrase coined by the author Frank White.

On a perpetual loop around Planet Earth, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been observing cities, oceans, continents, and our cosmic surroundings in astonishing detail. In their spare time, they have captured Earth's dynamic beauty in one of the greatest photographic collections of all time.