The difference between a religious and nonreligious philosophy of living lies in the nature and level of recognized values and object of loyalties. [1]
Evolutionary religion birthed the science, art, and philosophy that raised man to a state capable of receiving revealed religion, including the gift of Adjusters and the arrival of the Spirit of Truth, with human existence starting and concluding with religion of varying kinds, making it a natural but not mandatory aspect of humanity. [2]
An ideal human state intertwines philosophy, religion, and science through wisdom, faith, and experience, much like how conception leads to action in philosophy and religion. [3]
About named philosophies that appear in The Urantia Book see links.
Philosophy assumes the reality of body, mind, and soul for logical deductions. [4] The insights of cosmic mind serve as the foundation for man's rationality in science, philosophy, and religion. [5] Approach higher from lower, do not blunder to oversimplify reality. [6] Philosophy, though never settled in its conclusions, brings a lasting satisfaction when pondering the unsolved problems of eternity. [7] Faith, sustained by sound logic, cannot be nourished even by an ideal philosophy. [8] Civilization is at risk when youth disregard philosophy and instead prioritize materialistic pursuits in the outer world. [9] Stunted philosophic growth can hinder the evolution of a religious philosophy, limiting one's recognition of values and object of loyalties. [10] Few philosophies persist without some identification with religion, unlike religions which have endured without philosophical support. [11]
The Greeks vainly sought solace in philosophy for their spiritual disquiet and moral despair, failing to recognize true religion as the cure for soul hunger. [12]
The highest attainable philosophy must be based on science, faith, and revelation to compensate for man's inability to comprehend metaphysics and morontia. [13]
The lower planes of morontia mota join higher levels of human philosophy, teaching with parallel techniques blending simple mota meanings and analogous mortal philosophy. [14] Nalda dodged the issue of salvation by turning to theology and philosophy in her conversation with Jesus. [15] The reasoning philosopher posits a God of universal unity. [16]
Profound philosophy is relieved by rhythmic poetry, balancing the strain of living with the restfulness of worship and antidoting the feelings of insecurity with faith contemplation. [17]
Schools of philosophy in the main continental nation of the nearby planet are affiliated with temples and more or less associated with religion as a public function. [18] Philosophy should always look for the creative design behind all universe phenomena. [19] In the ideal state, citizens pursue wisdom through philosophy as the chief educational pursuit. [20]
Unity is best found in human experience through philosophy, as the body of philosophic thought must ever be founded on material facts, while the soul and energy of true philosophic dynamics is mortal spiritual insight. [21] Your philosophy strives for liberation from dogma and tradition, just as your religion is becoming real by breaking free from fear and superstition. [22]
Philosophic uniformity is unattainable due to the unique interpretation of religious experience rooted in the divine nature of the God fragment within each individual. [23]
Philosophy attempts integration of meanings and values to unify and elevate mortal souls in transit to higher realms. [24]
Unity is best found in human experience through philosophy, the mortal spiritual insight that validates the experiential harmony of science, religion, and revelation. [25] Philosophy co-ordinates experience and knowledge to seek the plans and purposes of Infinity, uniting diverse perspectives into uniform agreement. [26]
A coherent and meaningful philosophy must harmonize discrepancies and cannot rely solely on materialism or spiritism, as both distort the true nature of the universe. [27] Philosophy and art guide man from material concerns to spiritual contemplation of eternal truths. [28] The search for wisdom in philosophy attaches the feeling of reality to man's spiritual insight into the cosmos. [29] Philosophy should make science and religion more tolerant of each other through common contact with the logic of philosophy. [30] Philosophy on Paradise solves mysteries and problems, guiding minds in the exhilarating pursuit of truth and wisdom. [31] Wisdom in philosophy coordinates consciousness towards the awareness of true reality and belief in personal survival. [32]
See also: UB 103:6-9.