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Online discussion of Revelation Revealed Audio and video recordings Revelation Revealed is an intriguing study of many key teachings that the revelators enshrined in the fifth epochal revelation (July 17, 2016). By reflecting on concepts and methods analyzed in its 247 pages, readers can examine: — The general policy and practice governing the efforts of our spiritual superiors when they transmitted epochal revelation (topics 1 and 2); — Six key aspects of the teachings that pervade The Urantia Book (topics 8 through 12); and — Four fundamental characteristics of the Global Endeavor, an independent initiative intended to help promote the progressive growth and development of society and civilization (topics 3 through 6). Readers can download the full text of Revelation Revealed from the website of the Committee for the Global Endeavor (https://www.globalendeavor.net/). In addition, readers can download a conceptual summary (five pages) that describes the discussion document as a whole. Each of the document’s analytical segments can serve as a scenario for intellectual and spiritual drama, the spirited exchanges of insight and inspiration that will almost invariably ensue when readers of The Urantia Book grapple with the provocative, open-ended questions that the text contains. For example, the host and members of a study group could select several pages from one of the twelve topics, and then exchange opinions about them. Another possible approach would be to track through an entire topic, devoting as many meetings as this may require. In any case, the hosts and members of study groups are encouraged to sample Revelation Revealed as they think best. The pioneers in these regards, however, were the experienced readers who exchanged opinions and insights during 18 broadcasts of the Internet radio program “Cosmic Citizen” that occurred in 2017 and the first three months of 2018. During these discussions via Internet radio, the participants examined and analyzed topics 1, 2, and 7 of Revelation Revealed. Although the cast of characters varied, all participants were veteran readers of The Urantia Book, including Bob Debold, Charles Olivea, Marvin Gawryn, Steven Hecht, Doreen Heyne, Katharina Becker, and André Radatus. Neal Waldrop sought to focus and steer the discussion while serving as the moderator. (Neal wrote Revelation Revealed and chairs the Committee for the Global Endeavor.) Starting in November 2018, however, the panelists began discussing topic 8 in a video format — webinars conducted via Zoom software and streamed to YouTube. These methods permitted readers of The Urantia Book to view the webinars in real time or at any subsequent moment they found convenient. The video recordings of these webinars remain available on the YouTube website and can be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6QHPLuABZojhdjE8XJRQg In addition, all of the audio and video recordings are available at separate locations on the Internet — locations corresponding to the links contained in the tables that follow below. — The audio recordings can be played directly over the Internet, simply by clicking on the link for the MP3 file that you wish to listen to (i.e., a left click). — To download an audio recording, right click on the link for the MP3 file and then choose the appropriate option from the drop-down menu (usually “Save link as … ”). — Unfortunately, bandwidth factors and similar technical issues make it almost impossible to view the video recordings (MP4 files) directly from these locations on the Internet. If you wish to view a video while you are online, you should navigate to the YouTube folder that is identified above. — On the other hand, the links to the video recordings (MP4 files) enable you to download them if that is what you wish to do. Instructions for downloading from Chrome or Firefox: 1. Right click on the link to the MP4 file. 2. In the drop-down menu, click on “Save link as … .” Instructions for downloading from Internet Explorer: 1. Left click on the link to the MP4 file. 2. Your download will start automatically. Part One Epochal Revelation: Policy and Practice Topic 1 The characteristic patterns of epochal revelation: comprehensive coverage (as in the first, second, and fifth epochal revelations) versus a dominant focus on spiritual and religious aspects (as in the third and fourth epochal revelations).
Topic 2 Why did the revelators bring forth the fifth epochal revelation during the first one-third of the 20th century? Do you believe that the timing of the revelation was influenced by one or more of the circumstances identified below? If so, please explain the relative significance and importance that you assign to each aspect. a. The spiritual crisis: the fact that the true teachings of Jesus were in danger of being lost. b. The religious crisis: the decline and relative decadence of organized, institutional religion, at least in many parts of the world with a traditional social and cultural background that was predominantly Christian. c. The philosophic crisis: the intense threats stemming from secularism and materialism.
d. The political and military crisis: rampantly intolerant nationalism associated with immensely more destructive techniques of warfare. e. The social and cultural crisis: the need for fundamental advances in many social and cultural dimensions, given the factors that a Melchizedek emphasizes in section 1 of Paper 99 (i.e., 1086:4-6 / 99:1.1-3). Date Pages Question(s) File name Aug. 26, 2017 042-045 027-030 Part Three The Fifth Epochal Revelation: Six Key Aspects Topic 7 The extended transition from institutional to personal religion. Date Pages Question(s) File name Jan. 21, 2018 071-075 046 Jan. 28, 2018 075-077 047 Feb. 4, 2018 077-079 0048-049 Feb. 11, 2018 079 and part of sections 5 and 6 in UB Paper 155 — Feb. 18, 2018 079-080 and part of section 6 in UB Paper 155 050 Feb. 25, 2018 080-082 051-052 March 4, 2018 083-085 053-055 March 11, 2018 085-087 055-058 NOTE: From this point onward, the tables identify webinars that were conducted — These videos remain available in YouTube and can be viewed there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6QHPLuABZojhdjE8XJRQg — If you wish to download one or more of these videos, please proceed as noted below. Instructions for downloading from Chrome or Firefox: 1. Right click on the link to the MP4 file. 2. In the drop-down menu, click on “Save link as … .” Instructions for downloading from Internet Explorer: 1. Left click on the link to the MP4 file. 2. Your download will start automatically. Topic 8 Comparing and contrasting the true teachings of Jesus with the traditional tenets and practices of organized, institutional Christianity. Phase 1: November 24 through December 15, 2018 Date Pages Question(s) File name Nov. 24, 2018 088-089 059 Dec. 1, 2018 089-091 060 Dec. 8, 2018 091-092 – Dec. 15, 2018 092-093 061 Jan. 26, 2019 093-095 062 Feb. 2, 2019 095-096 ROM-01 Feb. 9, 2019 096 ROM-02 Feb. 16, 2019 096 ROM-03-06 Feb. 23, 2019 096-099 _ Mar. 02, 2019 096-099 063, 064, 065 Documents for phase 1 Previews webinar on Nov. 24, 2018 Summarizes webinar on Nov. 24, 2018, announces webinar on Dec. 1 Summarizes webinar on Dec. 1, 2018, previews webinar on Dec. 8 Summarizes webinar on Dec. 8, 2018, previews webinar on Dec. 15 “The purposes of our discussion: Remarks by Neal Waldrop excerpted from webinar 4 on topic 8 of Revelation Revealed (Saturday, December 15, 2018)” Summarizes webinar on Dec. 15, 2018 Combines the five messages that previewed and/or summarized the four webinars that we conducted during phase 1 (Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15) “Statements about salvation (survival into the afterlife) that have often been associated with traditional Christianity” — discussed during the webinars on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 Phase 2: January 26 through March 2, 2019 Date Pages Question(s) File name Jan. 26, 2019 093-095 062 Feb. 2, 2019 095-096 ROM-01 Feb. 9, 2019 096 ROM-02 Feb. 16, 2019 096 ROM-03-06 Feb. 23, 2019 096-099 – March 2, 2019 099-102 063-065 Documents for phase 2 Previews webinar on Jan. 26, 2019 Summarizes webinar on Jan. 26, 2019, previews webinar on Feb. 2 Summarizes webinar on Feb. 2, 2019, previews webinar on Feb. 9 Summarizes webinar on Feb. 9, 2019, previews webinar on Feb. 16 Summarizes webinar on Feb. 16, 2019, previews webinar on Feb. 23 Summarizes webinar on Feb. 23, 2019, previews webinar on March 2 Summarizes webinar on March 2, 2019 Combines the seven messages that previewed and/or summarized the six webinars that we conducted during phase 2 (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, and March 2) The essay “Romanità” — discussed during the webinars on Feb. 2, Feb. 9, and Feb. 16 “Urantian religions” (a pie chart) — discussed during the webinar on Feb. 9 “Christianity — number of members per major denomination: 2.616 billion” (two versions) — discussed during the webinar on Feb. 9 Documents for phase 2 (continued) Background reading associated with pages 97 through 102 of Revelation Revealed, as discussed during the webinars on Feb. 23 and March 2 Chapter 1 of the following book by Philip Jenkins: Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three Queens, and Two Emperors Decided What Christians Would Believe for the Next 1,500 Years Excerpt from Chapter 2 of the same book excerpts from the book A New History of Early Christianity by Charles Freeman: the preface and chapters 22, 23, 24, and 29 Chapter 26 of the same book Chapter 32 of the same book Phase 3: April 20 through May 18, 2019 Date Pages Question(s) File name April 20, 2019 103 – April 27, 2019 104-109 066 May 4, 2019 109 – May 11, 2019 109 DR-01-02 2019-05-11_RR-T08_P109_DR-01-02.mp4 May 18, 2019 109 UB-P195-s08
NOTE: The other topics analyzed in Revelation Revealed have not yet been discussed during online webinars. Therefore the listings shown below are just background information, in the hope that some readers will decide to download the complete document from the website of the Committee for the Global Endeavor (http://www.globalendeavor.net/).
Part Two The Global Endeavor: Four Key Characteristics Topic 3 Avoiding any effort to evangelize, while nonetheless providing information about The Urantia Book upon request. Whether it is reasonable to infer that idealistic service and assistance will eventually cause some people to take an interest in the teachings, as the outcome of personal cooperation and natural curiosity. Topic 4 The personal relationships that will link idealists, innovators, and reformers operating in society with the members and associates of the substantive working groups. The crucial requirement that the latter avoid any prominent public involvement in any specific initiative or cause. Topic 5 Why regional associations are and must be the most important structural feature of the Global Endeavor. Why people living in one region will not tell people living in any other region what to do, whereas, on the other hand, it is very reasonable to believe that the members and associates of a substantive working group will benefit very substantially from exchanging ideas and experience with their counterparts in other regions. Why these spontaneous and voluntary efforts to cooperate and coordinate will eventually produce a tremendous value added, immense benefits contributing to the progressive growth and development of human society on a global basis. Topic 6 The path leading to the founding convention when the Global Endeavor will actually come to life.
Part Three The Fifth Epochal Revelation: Six Key Aspects (continued) Topic 9 Comparing and contrasting the ministry of the guardian seraphim and the work of the master seraphim. Topic 10 Dangers to the home and to family life that stem from the rising tide of self-gratification. Topic 11 The ongoing evolution of the human mind as a crucial contribution to more advanced levels of society and civilization on our planet Urantia. Topic 12 Promoting understanding of, loyalty to, and active cooperation with God immanent, especially via our close association with God the Mother, the Supreme Being.
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