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by Yoder777
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: 11:11 phenomena
Topic: I Origins
Replies: 2
Views: 4505

Re: I Origins

This movie turned out to be mostly about reincarnation, and though I don't personally believe in reincarnation, the movie presented the concept in a very interesting way.
by Yoder777
Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:23 am
Forum: 11:11 phenomena
Topic: I Origins
Replies: 2
Views: 4505

I Origins

I Origins is a movie out on Redbox right now. Interestingly, it incorporates the concept of 11:11...

http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ ... p?id=26457
by Yoder777
Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:26 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: The Coming of Christ Michael
Replies: 23
Views: 25013

The Coming of Christ Michael

The Coming of Christ Michael http://www.world-destiny.com/coming.html P.1915 - §2 "But the times of the reappearing of the Son of Man are known only in the councils of Paradise; not even the angels of heaven know when this will occur. However, you should understand that, when this gospel of the...
by Yoder777
Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: AbundantHope.net: a Teaching Mission Website
Replies: 1
Views: 2120

AbundantHope.net: a Teaching Mission Website

The God Within Speaks: An Inner Pilgrimage to the Soul of Wisdom http://www.amazon.com/God-Within-Speaks-Pilgrimage-Wisdom/dp/1452580782/ref=la_B00J7KEHW6_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419877814&sr=1-1 This is a book by Hazel Sinanan, a woman who claims to be part of the Teaching Mission. Lik...
by Yoder777
Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Transhumanism: The Downfall of Humanity?
Replies: 4
Views: 3764

Transhumanism: The Downfall of Humanity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfRzUI8hkwo Though I do not share the Biblical literalism of the filmmaker, the philosophical questions raised by transhumanism are alarming. Humans are merging with technology in the name of progress, but technological advancement and human progress are not one and t...
by Yoder777
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

I really appreciate that the book included the account of Sadler's deathbed. In his dying moments, if he stood by the reality of the mansion worlds that was revealed to him, then he was either a liar, mentally insane, or telling the truth of what he believed based on his personal experience. It's th...
by Yoder777
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

You're welcome. I've just starting reading the book, but I'll share my impressions when I am done.
by Yoder777
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

This is Oliva's personal account of how she found the Urantia Book and how it changed her life: How I Found the Urantia Book—SIOUX HARVEY OLIVA (1974) EVER SINCE I was a child I can recall a feeling that is difficult to put into words, but can be described as a need to feel closer to God. Many of my...
by Yoder777
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

I've honestly found it hard to believe that the papers materialized out of nothing. I look forward to reading this book as a possible historical explanation of how they originated. If Sadler served as a scribe for the celestials, taking down what they had revealed to him, it would be no harder to be...
by Yoder777
Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

Sioux Oliva's testimony of her belief in the Urantia Book can be seen at the 1:49 mark of this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eivISI2gs5E
by Yoder777
Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:41 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

Re: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

At least initially, the Urantia Foundation supported Oliva in her writing of the history: History of the Revelation: Decades ago Emma Christensen, an “adopted” daughter to Dr. Sadler, began a history of The Urantia Book which has not been completed. Urantia Foundation is working with historian, Dr S...
by Yoder777
Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book
Replies: 15
Views: 19911

New book on William S. Sadler and the Urantia Book

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Sadler-The-Urantia-Book/dp/0692306102/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top http://www.legacyhistory.com/ This is a new book that focuses on the origin of the Urantia Book and the role that William S. Sadler played in it. When I was seventeen years old, I came across The Urantia Book for...
by Yoder777
Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Spiritual Books
Topic: The book that started my search
Replies: 31
Views: 42531

Re: The book that started my search

I am not sharing these things to discount the possibility of near death experiences. Instead, I am highlighting that they ultimately serve as proof for no one aside from the person who experiences an NDE, especially since purported near death experiences are so different from each other, depending o...
by Yoder777
Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Spiritual Books
Topic: The book that started my search
Replies: 31
Views: 42531

Re: The book that started my search

I went through a phase relatively recently when I watched videos of psychic mediums giving cold readings and read accounts of near death experiences in order to somehow find assurance of the afterlife. Now I see that psychic mediums have the strong possibility of being deceivers, whether that decept...
by Yoder777
Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:00 am
Forum: The Urantia Book
Topic: The Urantia Book and the Book of Mormon
Replies: 7
Views: 12802

Re: The Urantia Book and the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon promises that if you sincerely pray about the Book of Mormon's truth, God will reveal to your heart that it's true. Does the Urantia Book have a similar promise, that its truth will be revealed to your heart?
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Spiritual Books
Topic: Conversations with God?
Replies: 36
Views: 39041

Re: Conversations with God?

I just finished the first Conversations With God book, and I am happy to have read the book despite certain disagreements with it. I think the book can be very helpful to someone burdened by shame and guilt who grew up with a very authoritarian understanding of God. The book teaches that God is a Go...
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

Is it possible that purported avatars are, at least in some cases, really Trinity Teacher Sons or some other order of descending sons of God?
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

I think that, on the topic on Meher Baba, we may need to respectfully agree to disagree. I am not a devotee of his work, so I can't comment too much on it. I can say that when you look at pictures of him or watch old films, he has such a welcoming, peaceful and loving demeanor: http://www.meherbaba....
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

I understand that you have some channeled messages you'd like to share with me, and I appreciate your belief in them, but what I am wondering is whether you have your own opinion of Meher Baba's life and teachings based on your own personal study of his life and work. I am sorry if I am not communic...
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

I am sorry that you are giving up, but it doesn't appear that you tried to show specifically what in Meher Baba's life and teachings reflected a lack of emphasis on God's love and direct spiritual experience. All I've seen so far is unsubstantiated claims without specific reference to anything Meher...
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:26 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

Yes I am claiming there is something lacking. As you like the Urantia Book I will quote what I believe is the single most important paragraph in the whole 2000 pages: Mortal man cannot possibly know the infinitude of the heavenly Father. Finite mind cannot think through such an absolute truth or fa...
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:16 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

That is EXACTLY the problem. I might ask you if you have read the Padgett Messages because they very clearly explain there are two spiritual paths ONLY? One intellectual, and the other one of the soul. How was Meher Baba message's not about love and the good of the soul? Please forgive me if I'm mi...
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

Though I am not personally a devotee of Meher Baba, I am honestly intrigued and fascinated by him.
by Yoder777
Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Meher Baba
Replies: 19
Views: 13042

Re: Meher Baba

I'm follower of the you can do it yourself school. http://www.theoreticsinstitute.org/pics/Love.png Welles That is 100% correct, and what is meant to happen. There can be some value in learning from a guru, but all too many of these guys actually can't articulate WHY they are the way they are. hugs...