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This clearly indicates the [[difference]] between the old [[religion]] and the new. The old religion taught self-[[sacrifice]]; the new religion teaches only '''self-forgetfulness''', enhanced [[self-realization]] in conjoined social [[service]] and [[universe]] comprehension. The old religion was motivated by [[fear]]-consciousness; the new gospel of the kingdom is dominated by [[truth]]-conviction, the [[spirit]] of [[eternal]] and [[universal]] [[truth]]. And no amount of [[piety]] or creedal [[loyalty]] can compensate for the absence in the life [[experience]] of kingdom believers of that [[spontaneous]], generous, and sincere friendliness which characterizes the spirit-born sons of the living [[God]]. Neither [[tradition]] nor a [[Ritual|ceremonial]] [[system]] of [[formal]] [[worship]] can atone for the lack of genuine [[compassion]] for one's fellows.[http://www.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper180.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper180.html&line=111#mfs]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1822]
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==Definition==
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*1: having or showing no thought of self or selfish interests
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==Description==
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The [[experience]] of the [[sublime]] involves a '''self-forgetfulness''' where personal [[fear]] is replaced by a sense of well-being and [[security]] when confronted with an object exhibiting superior might.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublime_%28philosophy%29]
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Self-forgetfulness''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Self_Forgetfulness '''''this link'''''].</center>
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==Quote==
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This clearly indicates the [[difference]] between the old [[religion]] and the new. The old religion taught self-[[sacrifice]]; the new religion teaches only ''self-forgetfulness'', enhanced [[self-realization]] in conjoined social [[service]] and [[universe]] comprehension. The old religion was motivated by [[fear]]-consciousness; the new gospel of the kingdom is dominated by [[truth]]-conviction, the [[spirit]] of [[eternal]] and [[universal]] [[truth]]. And no amount of [[piety]] or creedal [[loyalty]] can compensate for the absence in the life [[experience]] of kingdom believers of that [[spontaneous]], generous, and sincere friendliness which characterizes the spirit-born sons of the living [[God]]. Neither [[tradition]] nor a [[Ritual|ceremonial]] [[system]] of [[formal]] [[worship]] can atone for the lack of genuine [[compassion]] for one's fellows.[http://www.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper180.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper180.html&line=111#mfs]
  
 
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[[Category: Religion]]

Revision as of 16:15, 19 December 2012

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Definition

  • 1: having or showing no thought of self or selfish interests

Description

The experience of the sublime involves a self-forgetfulness where personal fear is replaced by a sense of well-being and security when confronted with an object exhibiting superior might.[1]

For lessons on the topic of Self-forgetfulness, follow this link.

Quote

This clearly indicates the difference between the old religion and the new. The old religion taught self-sacrifice; the new religion teaches only self-forgetfulness, enhanced self-realization in conjoined social service and universe comprehension. The old religion was motivated by fear-consciousness; the new gospel of the kingdom is dominated by truth-conviction, the spirit of eternal and universal truth. And no amount of piety or creedal loyalty can compensate for the absence in the life experience of kingdom believers of that spontaneous, generous, and sincere friendliness which characterizes the spirit-born sons of the living God. Neither tradition nor a ceremonial system of formal worship can atone for the lack of genuine compassion for one's fellows.[2]