Three Forms of Religious Devotion

Three Forms of Religious DevotionWorld religions come from two sources, natural and revealed by God, and at any point in time there will be three forms of religious devotion. The first is primitive religion, based on a semi-natural and instinctive urge to worship superior forces and fear mysterious energies. This is a religion of the physical nature, a religion based on fear. Next is religion based on the advancing religious concepts and practices of humanity becoming more civilized. This is the religion of the mind, the intellectual religion of rule-based established tradition. Finally, there is true religion. The religion of the revelation of the supernatural values, a partial insight into eternal realities, a glimpse of the beauty and goodness of the infinite character of the Father in heaven. This is the religion of the Spirit as demonstrated in human experience. Jesus refused to belittle religions based on the physical senses and superstitious fear. But he regretted that so much of that primitive type of religion was still a part of how the more intelligent people worshipped God.Excerpt from: Son of Man: Urantia, Ch. 34 Fleeing Through Northern GalileeSon of Man: Urantia, is a restatement of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Urantia revelation and in accordance with its urging to do so for today’s generation.Son of Man: Urantia, Books: (English and Spanish)https://www.lulu.com/search?page=1&sortBy=RELEVANCE&q=son+of+man%3A+urantia&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00Son of Man: Urantia, PDF’s and merchandise (English and Spanish)https://son-of-man-urantia.sellfy.store This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertakezer.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertakezer.substack.com/subscribe