Uncategorized - TruthBook https://truthbook.com/category/uncategorized/ Truthbook - Discover Jesus in The Urantia Book Sat, 31 May 2025 16:58:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Is Empathy a Weakness? https://truthbook.com/is-empathy-a-weakness/ Sat, 31 May 2025 16:55:06 +0000 https://truthbook.com/?p=46051 According to NPR, “People tend to think of empathy or caring about other people’s feelings as a good thing, but in some circles, there’s a growing chorus of voices arguing that empathy could be bad.” Read More

Jesus addresses this issue in The Urantia Book using the word sympathy, and empathy is a word that can mean sympathy, sensitivity, and a sense of fellow feeling for another. In his ordination speech Jesus talked about the importance of sympathy. Even though he talked particularly about the importance of sympathy in men and boys, showing tenderness towards others is evidence of a courageous spirit for all of us. “Being sensitive and responsive to human need creates genuine and lasting happiness, while such kindly attitudes safeguard the soul from the destructive influences of anger, hate, and suspicion.”  Read more

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Jesus addresses this issue in The Urantia Book using the word sympathy, and empathy is a word that can mean sympathy, sensitivity, and a sense of fellow feeling for another. In his ordination speech Jesus talked about the importance of sympathy. Even though he talked particularly about the importance of sympathy in men and boys, showing tenderness towards others is evidence of a courageous spirit for all of us. “Being sensitive and responsive to human need creates genuine and lasting happiness, while such kindly attitudes safeguard the soul from the destructive influences of anger, hate, and suspicion.”  Read more

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]]> Righteousness and Religious Living https://truthbook.com/righteousness-and-religious-living/ Sun, 15 May 2022 20:47:17 +0000 https://truthbook.com/?p=36858 The post Righteousness and Religious Living appeared first on TruthBook.

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]]> I’m thinking of buying the Urantia Book for some friends. Some religious, some not. Is that a good idea? https://truthbook.com/im-thinking-of-buying-the-urantia-book-for-some-friends-some-religious-some-not-is-that-a-good-idea/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:03:05 +0000 https://truthbook.com/?p=36181 I think it is a very common experience among those who read this book to want to share it with family and friends. And it does appeal to both religious and non-religious people, although some people who are quite happy in their religious beliefs could dismiss it as irrelevant for them. On the other hand, if you know religious folks who are still searching for “something” more, they might be a perfect fit for the book. Sometimes, non-religious people are drawn to the book’s science, history, and cosmology and discover along the way that the book’s take on religion is a breath of fresh air.

In the end, The Urantia Book appeals most strongly to the truthseeker…that person who wants to know more about the purpose of life, about reality, about God, about Jesus, about life after death, and who are not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone to find that truth.

Keep in mind that this book is not exactly a casual read. You know your friends better than I do, so I would say that you should evaluate their possible interest with their personalities as you know them. I don’t want to discourage you, but I would advise you to be prepared to face rejection of your efforts.

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]]> I think it is a very common experience among those who read this book to want to share it with family and friends. And it does appeal to both religious and non-religious people, although some people who are quite happy in their religious beliefs could dismiss it as irrelevant for them. On the other hand, if you know religious folks who are still searching for “something” more, they might be a perfect fit for the book. Sometimes, non-religious people are drawn to the book’s science, history, and cosmology and discover along the way that the book’s take on religion is a breath of fresh air.

In the end, The Urantia Book appeals most strongly to the truthseeker…that person who wants to know more about the purpose of life, about reality, about God, about Jesus, about life after death, and who are not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone to find that truth.

Keep in mind that this book is not exactly a casual read. You know your friends better than I do, so I would say that you should evaluate their possible interest with their personalities as you know them. I don’t want to discourage you, but I would advise you to be prepared to face rejection of your efforts.

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