The Nature of Cultism Part 2 - An Indepth Study of Urantia Paper 87, Section 7

Last week, our good friend and regular caller, Marvin Gawryn, began a study of The Nature of Cultism, with us. This study is something he's spent years on, and it is especially focused on Section 7 of Urantia Paper 87, The Ghost Cults.

The authors of The Urantia Book state that we have just entered a massive societal transition that will carry us from the current materialistic and nationalist cultures (that have developed over the past 500 years) to the beginnings of a higher stage of civilization which entails the end of war, the establishment of a global government, a global language, and a unified culture that primarily values spiritual goals. This stage of our evolution is predicted to last for 1,000 years.

They warn us that this next 1000 years will be a whirlwind of non-stop change and turbulence — both for societies and the individuals within them. Far from utopian, this period in human evolution may be one of confusion, dislocation and even regression. Indeed, it is precisely in preparation for this stormy millennium of danger and opportunity that the authors brought a revelation to fortify and prepare us. 

It is in Paper 87, Section 7, The Nature of Cultism, that they urge us to evolve a new spiritual culture from the up-stepped truths contained in the revelation to create a more meaningful, compelling, and higher symbolism, as well as an idealistic vision for ourselves and our society that will help provide the guidance, solace and stability greatly needed by humanity during this oncoming hurricane of transition.

Marvin Gawryn has created the following comprehensive course for Urantia University Inc: A Way of Life in the Family of God: A Course in Spiritual Formation. The course is set to run from Sept 21 - Nov 23. Our study on The Nature of Cultism, on the Cosmic Citizen, is in a way, a promo and precursor to that course. We hope you can tune in!