The Cosmic Citizen

Let us apologise for the Technical problem we had last week with the sound variations and the lack of the Chat board. Last week GG (God’s Gumshoe) shared with us a behind-the-scenes look at the production of “THE URANTIA BOOK for DUMMYS.” (UBFD) at this address:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cosmiccitizen/2018/07/21/gods-gumshoe-continues-the-urantia-book-for-dummys-part-2--july-21-2018 This week he...

Last week GG (God’s Gumshoe) shared with us a behind-the-scenes look at the production of “THE URANTIA BOOK for DUMMYS.” (UBFD) at this address:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cosmiccitizen/2018/07/14/the-urantia-book-for-dummys-for-the-awakening-world-of-today This week he will accelerate these ideas and plans further as we listen to more stories and learn more about LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF CONSC...

Today God's Gumshoe brings forward a few audio clips, a few quotes a few ideas, and a plan for another approach to outreach; THE URANTIA BOOK FOR DUMMIES.  He asks this question, Are the authors of The Urantia Book telling us that life on this planet, and thru this Time-Space Universe is a Game, using this phrase: "(110:3.1) Adjusters are playing the sacred and superb game of the ages; they are en...

This week we complete our study of Urantia Paper 195 – “After Pentecost” by reading section 10 – “The Future” We will dive into the complexities surrounding the evolution of Christianity within society. One relevant topic, is the tendency for humans to glorify the customs of the past but in doing so, they stifle the required advancements and adaptations required for fostering new methods for meeti...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the difficulties that Christianity has overcome since Jesus walked on earth. Also recounted is its amazing resilience and strength. Last week we completed Section 8. Secular Totalitarianism. Our regular quest caller and resident h...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the difficulties that Christianity has overcome since Jesus walked on earth. Also recounted is its amazing resilience and strength. Last week we completed Section 7. The Vulnerability of Materialism. We again enjoyed the invaluabl...

  We resume our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the difficulties that Christianity has overcome since Jesus walked on earth. Also recounted is its amazing resilience and strength. Before our hiatus, 3 weeks ago, week we read Section Section 6. Materialism. What an amazing blessing to hav...

Last month, we dedicated several shows to a discussion of Science and Materialism (“atheistic science”) v. Religion based on Paper 195, which is a study that we will pick back up soon.  One paragraph drew special attention: “true religion cannot become involved in any controversy with science; it is in no way concerned with material things. Religion is simply indifferent to, but sympathetic with,...

Two extraordinary expeditions were initiated in 2004 & 2006 to find what remains of the First Garden of Eden, on the bottom of the ocean near Cyprus. These expeditions, which sent sensitive probes one mile down into the eastern Mediterranean, were led by Urantian scholar Robert Sarmast with the crucial assistance of our guest, Captain Robert Bates. The results of this research were detailed in...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  We continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the difficulties that Christianity has overcome since Jesus walked on earth. Also recounted is its amazing resilience and strength. Last week we read Section 5. The Modern Problem, this week we'll unpack,Section...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus. Last week we read Section 4. The European Dark Ages, this week we will tackle Section 5. The Modern Problem. This has been a slow and methodical study, but Urantia Paper 195 certainly warrants that. This section reveals that "The higher a ci...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus. Last week we read Section 3: Under the Roman Empire, this week we will tackle Section 4: The European Dark Ages. This section reveals that "The individual was almost lost before the overshadowing authority, tradition, and dictation of the ch...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the problems that has created. We invited back some of our favorite guests, Charles Olivea and Chuck Thurston. Last week we covered Sections 1 and 2 on the influence of the Greeks and the Romans. This week we'll cover the Roman Em...

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost, which is a succinct summation of the spread of Christianity as a religion about Jesus and some of the problems that has created. We will be joined by one of our favorite historians, Charles Olivea. Last week we covered only the opening section so this week we'll begin with Section 1 of that paper, Influence of the Greeks. This...

This week we begin a study of Urantia Paper 195 - After Pentecost. This paper essentially sums up the spread of Christianity and touches on both its strengths and its weaknesses. This paper reveals that Christianity faces a struggle more difficult than any it has known throughout history. The rise of science and materialism challenges religion. The higher a civilization evolves, the more necessary...

This week we will return to finish exploring Paper 194 - Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth. We will read the last section of this paper, Section 4. Beginnings of the Christian Church. This section provides a fascinating, insightful and candid narrative of the beginnings of Christianity. Then, we'll go on to Paper 195: After Pentecost. This is where the Urantia Book allows us to take a bold and revea...

Easter Greetings from The Cosmic Citizen! Easter is a special time for those who love and believe in Jesus and his promises. It's a celebration of life in so many ways and even nature joins in. Easter is as sacred a promise to our hope of eternal life and renewal as springtime is a promise of the new life that springs from the soil each year. What a joy it is to see that, which to all outward appe...

This week we will continue to explore Paper 194 - Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth. The Paper describes what happened at Pentecost. As the gathered believers prayed together they became filled with a new consciousness of spiritual joy and power, followed by an urge to publicly proclaim Jesus' gospel message. The Spirit of Truth, the promised new teacher, had indeed arrived. The apostles emerged fro...

This week we explore Paper 194 - Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth. The Paper describes what happened at Pentecost as many original believers in Jesus gathered in Jerusalem. As they prayed together they became filled with a new consciousness of spiritual joy and power, followed by an urge to publicly proclaim Jesus' gospel message. The Spirit of Truth, the promised new teacher, had indeed arrived. T...

This week we explore Paper 194 - Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth. The Paper describes what happened at Pentecost as many original believers in Jesus gathered in Jerusalem. As they prayed together they became filled with a new consciousness of spiritual joy and power, followed by an urge to publicly proclaim Jesus' gospel message. The Spirit of Truth, the promised new teacher, had indeed arrived. T...

WORSHIP AND PRAYER ARE KEY FEATURES OF PERSONAL RELIGION.  Jesus’ frequent sessions of personal prayer, meditation, and worship are eloquent evidence that personal religion includes worship and prayer. He analyzed these practices in considerable depth: Worship — contemplation of the spiritual — must alternate with service, contact with material reality. Work should alternate with play; religion sh...

Barb Maier of Urantian Communities Northwest (UCNOW) will be our guest this week and she is excited to announce that that UCNOW is hosting a regional conference next summer in Oregon. UCNOW is a 'super-regional’ non-affiliated organization that was formed to better serve and support The Urantia Book readership of Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Although their community foc...

PERSONAL RELIGION IS A LIVING LOVE, A LIFE OF SERVICE REFLECTING UNITY OF EXPERIENCE.  Personal religion does not mean that an individual is setting himself or herself apart from others. To the contrary, a Melchizedek tells us: "[T]rue religion is a living love, a life of service" [a Melchizedek, 1100:7 / 100:6.5]. Further, Jesus assures us: "[T]he religion of the spirit grows into the increasing...

In the last few weeks we've explored Jesus' ressurection appearances and especially the amazing and poignant words of admonition, comfort and encouragement he had for his faith followers. All in all, Jesus made 19 appearances to believers after his death and before he ascended. This week we'll be discussing his ascension, the end of Paper 193, and then we'll move to his all-important bestowal of t...

JESUS ADVOCATED PERSONAL RELIGION, BUT INSTITUTIONAL RELIGION REMAINS DOMINANT.  The spiritual government of our planet cannot simply flip a switch that would instantaneously transform all inhabitants of our planet Urantia. To the contrary, the transition from institutional to personal religion still seems likely to be long and complex, even though more than 2,000 years have elapsed since Christ M...