What Is the Purpose of Religion in Society?

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

A quick answer to the above question is this:  Without a morality predicated on spiritual realities, a lasting society can no more be maintained than could the solar system without gravity.

Having made that statement, I still must address the distinction between religion and organized religion.

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Hello from Colombia

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

I am currently in Colombia, serving as Spanish translator for the president of Urantia Association International during his visit to Pereira and Medellin. He is travelling throughout South America informing The Urantia Book readers about the Leadership Symposium in Chicago next year, and also about the importance of forming study groups in their countries.  During one of the meetings, I had the opportunity to present my workshop on Cultivating Universal Intelligence and the response was very heart warming.   It has been wonderful meeting with readers and non-readers alike.  I have been moved by the love, humility, and desire for growth that has been expressed both here in Colombia and also in Mexico City last February. There is so much that I have learned from my brothers and sisters in the south! (more…)

The Resurrection of Jesus: Discovering New Meaning

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

 With Easter approaching, I am compelled to share some intriguing insights into Jesus’ resurrection which are found in my book, Heaven Is Not the Last Stop. (more…)