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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 14: The Central and Divine Universe
1. How does it happen that the description of Havona has similarities with the Christian concepts of heaven and Plato's pattern universe?
2. Why do you suppose the natives of Havona have fewer (49) forms of sensation than the morontia senses (70)?
3. Do you think the statement, "A day is a thousand years to God," is a random-chance guess or a "guided" utterance?
4. Where in our planetary structure do you think the incidents of evil are augmented because we give people responsibility prematurely?
5. Going from five senses as mortals to seventy senses in morontia life sounds like a revolution in perception. What are some of the ways this may effect our understanding, appreciation, and learning?
6. Is freedom from regulation conducive to spiritual growth on our world or a hindrance to such growth?
7. If death is the "beginning of an endless career of adventure," should our attitudes toward death and our observances of funerals be changed?
8. The Fifth Epochal Revelation is a limited example of the surprises and diversity of reality. How can we develop an openness to the adventures of eternity?
9. What is the advantage of knowing there are absonite types of living beings even though we have virtually no knowledge of their nature?
10. If only one percent of all planetary capacity in Havona is currently utilized, are we near the beginning of universe history?
11. Since mind phenomena and personality volition are not predictable, how do we plan for the unpredictable future?
12. How will knowledge of the importance of creative imagination and the "university of surprises" on Havona effect religion on our world?
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