UBtheNEWS: Urantia Book introduction at Denison University

These highlights are from a presentation by Halbert in April 2008 at Denison University's World Religions class. Part I provides some clips from his introductory remarks and some responses to questions from students. Part II covers the presentation of the Garden of Eden material. Halbert was asked by the professor to prepare syllabus material for the New Religions section of her World Religions course. This syllabus is freely available at UBtheNEWS.com. The UBtheNEWS project, launched by Halbert in 2007, documents how new discoveries and scientific advances are catching up to historical and scientific information in the Urantia Book. Especially in the last ten years, new discoveries have been increasingly verifying information in the Urantia Book that was either in conflict with or not yet addressed by scholarship when the book was published in 1955.

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[Lightosion]

Superb presentation.

[jamesxox]

I first began reading the Urantia Book over 30 years ago. I learned then, and I know now, that my relationship with my creator is personal and requires no religion, no priest, and no temple. I also learned that it is not where I am , nor where I came from, but where I am headed that really counts! Ralph Waldo Emerson put it best when he wrote, ""What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us".

[IAMAhh]

The Urantia Book will replace christianity and Islam in the future. It is the future!

[50radz]

Halbert has the courage to follow his passion. It says a lot about the man as well as his message

[Morontia2012]

So true! Belief limits... faith liberates ;-) Religious experience needs to be ever growing and alive. Many people are constantly putting themselves in a box of understanding and do not dare to step outside their comfort zone. The Urantia Book challenges people to widen their preconceptions of reality in all aspects. The truth unravels like an onion, revealing layer upon layer as understanding grows. It takes true courage to leave one's comfort zone, but the rewards are endless.

[Mysticlgypsy]

I am happy to see the fruit of your work Mr. Katzen. Having purchased my copy in early seventies and being witness to what you present is righteous. I enjoyed seeing your presentation @ U. of Montana

[DrPowless]

good presentation of my favorite book and greatest source of information i've encountered,this book has caused me to rethink all that i knew...and exchange my former mis-information for truth

[edwardhsouthwick]

Halbert (who after becoming an attorney, sold everything he owned 2 years ago and devoted his life to introducing the proofs of the Urantia book) is doing a great job again here in bringing to light the credibility of the Urantia book. He presents a clear picture of the Urantia books increasing credibility and yearly worldwide increase of readers. So many people's lives have been greatly improved by reading the Urantia book, and it greatly intriques even the atheists and their belief in no God.

[Michael88879]

It has been my findings that when dealing with the Urantia papers one should pay special attention to a words Etymology rather then popular understanding of the terms usage.