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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 89: Sin, Sacrifice, and Atonement
1. Why have physical pleasures or possessions been regarded as evil? Are the teachings of Paul primarily responsible for such views?
2. What is the difference between irrational renunciation and mortification and rational self-discipline?
3. Do we still make foolish and needless vows?
4. Why did human beings believe God demanded barbarous human sacrifice?
5. Is bargaining with God still a common religious practice?
6. Are the use of sacraments in religion a primitive practice?
7. What new techniques can we use in achieving the self-consciousness of salvation?
8. How much do Christians today believe in the angry God depicted some places in the Old Testament?
9.What are some of the current taboos or irrational behaviors in American society?
10. Is the Catholic requirement of confession a help or hindrance to spiritual growth for most people?
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