Open Phones on Conflict and Suffering - Part 2

Why do we suffer? Why do we have conflict?

Last week's show was so popular we decided to continue it for another week. We invite you again to call in and explore with us these timeless questions. Have you ever questioned why bad things happen to good people? Have you ever wondered why there is so much confusion and conflict in the world? Is all this affliction we experience necessary? If God exists, why does he allow it?

The Urantia Book offers some thought provoking answers. The phones are wide open for this segment so we hope you will call in.

23:2.12  The Creators are possessed of full power to make Urantia a veritable paradise, but such an Eden would not contribute to the development of those strong, noble, and experienced characters which the Gods are so surely forging out on your world between the anvils of necessity and the hammers of anguish. Your anxieties and sorrows, your trials and disappointments, are just as much a part of the divine plan on your sphere as are the exquisite perfection and infinite adaptation of all things to their supreme purpose on the worlds of the central and perfect universe.

Let's talk . Call with your thoughts on this and other teachings that deal with suffering and affliction.

The Cosmic Citizen is a show for progressive religionists and spiritual people who are ready to find a spirituality worthy of an age of science and enlightenment. Our two hosts, Paula Thompson and Christilyn Biek-Larson are both are long time students of The Urantia Book. We interview guests on topics related to modern and progressive spiritual growth and religious interests. We embrace diversity, intelligent dialogue and a willingness to serve.

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