Belief in charms destroyed; tradition stifles initiative and creativity, leading to slavery to the past. [1]
The level of freedom or initiative you possess is directly proportional to how much you are aligning with and doing "the Father's will" in human experience. [2] Industrialism should promote initiative and encourage individualism in a civilized manner, unlike the autocratic and cruel nature of militarism. [3]
Jesus' disciples, equipped with spiritual weapons, are to conquer the world with unfailing forgiveness, matchless goodwill, and abounding love, overcoming evil with good and vanquishing hate with love. [4]
As social classes solidify into caste, personal initiative diminishes, hindering individual development and stifling social cooperation in an evolving civilization. [5]
Men should make the best of their lives, persistently striving towards the betterment of their earthly estate, and accepting their lot with cheerful ingenuity. [6]
Overdevelopment of institutions diminishes individual worth and initiative, highlighting the need for man to control rather than be controlled by them. [7]
The interruption of the proclamation of individual initiative led to the continued slavery to tradition on Urantia, stifling creativity and preventing liberation from the dominance of fashion. [8] Life under ghost cults was perceived as a gamble, with one's future being dictated by spirit control rather than personal effort or talent. [9]