By Gamble Leidolf

Urantia Facts: A book which appears frequently in the hands of mystical, New Age, and spiritual seekers is THE URANTIA BOOK. Easily recognizable as a massive blue $34 hardback, THE URANTIA BOOK consists of 2097 pages of channeled material. Though first published in 1955, the bulk of its material was actually channeled in the early 1930s There are currently more than 235,000 copies of THE URANTIA BOOK in print in two languages, English and French. Independent and "unauthorized" URANTIA BOOK readers have published a massive CONCORDEX and other study materials.

THE URANTIA BOOK contains 196 separate messages (plus a Foreword) from disembodied beings in "higher" universes. Their discourses resemble what one might expect from religious alien intelligences, complete with galactic councils and interstellar colonization projects by angelic hierarchies. The "messengers" identify themselves with names like Divine Counselor, Melchizedek, Life Carrier, Midwayer Commission, Brilliant Evening Star, and Perfector of Wisdom.

The planet Earth (which they refer to as "Urantia") is said to be down near the bottom of a cosmic scale of galaxies, universes, and superuniverses, all inhabited by billions of physical, etheric, and angelic beings. The book is divided into four sections, describing an array of universes, "correcting" our concepts of God and Spirit, giving the "real" evolutionary history of earth and its religions, and offering a detailed revision of the life and words of Jesus Christ. THE URANTIA BOOK begins with copious quotations from the New Testament, particularly the writings of John.

Early on, we learn that the creedal doctrine of the Trinity is false -- there are really three Trinities and seven Triunities, with different members in each. We also find that Jesus Christ is merely the seventh incarnation ("bestowal") of Michael of Nebadon (our "local universe"), the 611,121st Creator Son sent out by the Paradise Trinity. There are many others like him on other worlds, all "Michaels" and "only-begotten Sons" in their own right. Unlike most channeled writings, THE URANTIA BOOK rejects the teachings of reincarnation and astrology.

Gamble's Comments: The Basis of Being deals with the here and now. We must live our lives in the now and not think that we can make things right in another life. The time to live correctly and do what is right is NOW! We must take responsibility for our actions and not blame a previous life for our current situation. This is simply an excuse to trick ourselves into thinking we have no control over our destiny. We have within us to make our own path. It is simply a matter of finding the strength within ourselves to do what is right. It is not always easy but the things in life that mean the most seldom are.

Urantia Facts: However, in line with other mediumistic revelations, it is dead-set against traditional Christian doctrines, including the inerrancy of Scripture, simple Trinitarianism, the Fall of man, original sin, the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ, faith and repentance for salvation, the resurrection of the flesh, and eternal punishment. THE URANTIA BOOK records Jesus telling his disciple Nathaniel, "The Scriptures are faulty and altogether human in origin"; and while "the Scriptures contain much that is true, . . . these writings also contain much that is misrepresentative of the Father in heaven".

The Jesus of THE URANTIA BOOK flatly denounces "this erroneous idea of the absolute perfection of the Scripture record and the infallibility of its teachings" . Likewise, the book says, "There has been no 'fall of man.' The history of the human race is one of progressive evolution . . . ". God's covenant with Israel is referred to as "the chosen-people delusion". And the atonement of Jesus is emphatically denied: "The barbarous idea of appeasing an angry God, of propitiating an offended Lord, of winning the favor of Deity through sacrifices and penance and even by the shedding of blood, represents a religion wholly puerile and primitive. . . .

It is an affront to God to believe, hold, or teach that innocent blood must be shed in order to win his favor or to divert the fictitious divine wrath" . Toward the end of the book we read, "All this concept of atonement and sacrificial salvation is rooted and grounded in selfishness. . . . Salvation should be taken for granted by those who believe in the fatherhood of God". The real gospel of Jesus, according to THE URANTIA BOOK, is simply "the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of men", i.e., that "all men are the sons of God" already. No act of reconciliation is needed, we simply open our eyes to this fact. Yet even as early as Pentecost, the book laments, the religion OF Jesus became twisted into a religion ABOUT Jesus and thus the original Gospel was lost.

Gamble's Comments: One of the ways in which many modern religions have failed is in the sense that they have moved away from the original intentions of the belief system. How many atrocities throughout history have been done in the name of God? Are these really the intentions of God? Or are they simply excuses of convenience used by those in authority to justify their actions? All positive religions teach compassion and love for the believer’s fellow man. However, many of these teachings have been twisted by individuals to meet their own ambition. The Basis of Being does not teach one should avoid spiritual matters. What it does teach is that if you choose to follow a spiritual path then be sure you fully understand what is being taught and do not simply follow blindly.

Urantia Facts: "The cardinal religious ideas of incantation, inspiration, revelation, propitiation, repentance, atonement, intercession, sacrifice, prayer, confession, worship, survival after death, sacrament, ritual, ransom, salvation, redemption, covenant, uncleanness, purification, prophecy, original sin -- they all go back to the early times of primordial ghost fear". The surrounding context makes it plain that these relics of an earlier age are untrue and should be dispensed with by enlightened humanity.

The Basis Of Being supports all beliefs that lead to a prosperous and peaceful lifelong pursuit of happiness for not only ourselves, but those around us. 

What is the Basis of Being?

The Basis Of Being is a groundbreaking book broken down into 13 Chapters of 28 Maxims each. Written by Liam Ballinagar & Gamble Leidolf; edited by Corine San Crainte, this wonderful pocket sized guide will change your life forever. With 364 Pearls of Wisdom, you can make but one alteration a day and by the end of 12 months, you might not recognize yourself. But of course your good deeds will have been rewarded and come back to you tenfold. Thank you for considering the Basis Of Being. If you are ready for the Future: CLICK HERE