The erroneous likening of human associations to divine has led to confusion regarding the status of marriage as a sacred sacrament. [1]
The evolution of Urantian rituals has transformed ideas of ransom, redemption, and covenants into modern sacramental services, with human sacrifice advancing to higher symbolic levels. [2]
Partaking of sacrament in cult ensured eternal life in the bosom of Mithras. [3] Both religions partook of bread and wine, but the practice of dipping fingers in holy water was unique to Mithraic worshipers. [4]
Jesus established the Remembrance Supper with symbols to prevent precise interpretations, but his successors turned it into a tradition-standardized sacrament. [5]
See also: UB 89:9.