The Art of Dissemination our Revelation
Learn How to Outreach
and Avoid Unnecessary Disappointments—
“The kingdom of heaven is like leaven…”
Our hearts ache for you and the other Urantia Book readers who have endured discrimination while trying to bring the 5th Epochal Revelation to their fellows. From threats and lost scholarships to being cast out of churches or even losing employment, the pain is real. It’s unjust, but it’s also a call to wisdom.
Let's craft ways together to apply the teachings with care, building guidelines utilizing your experiences and drawing from the revelation’s spirit of love and free will (1:2.1), to protect our community while sharing its light. While our young friends are especially vulnerable, people of all ages can gain from this substantiated guidance.
Why This Guidance? — Real Stories of Discrimination
We’ve seen the harm when eager outreach clashes with fear-based views:
Christian missions withdrawing scholarships upon discovering that their charges studied The Urantia Book, labeling it "non-Christian."
Church leaders excluding members while initiating prayer circles to "drive out Satan," seeing the
Find Common Ground: Always begin by highlighting what you share—a love for Jesus, a commitment to service, the power of prayer, trust, forgiveness and hope. Agree that helping others, sharing small acts of kindness, are central to building a better world. This builds bridges without debate.
At a church coffee hour, when someone mentions mission work, respond: ‘I love how Jesus sent out his apostles to serve. The idea that God's love is meant to be lived, not just believed—that touches me deeply.’
Share Wisdom Gently: Frame teachings softly—e.g., ‘But could it not be this way, that God’s love guides us all directly, like a quiet friend inside?’ Speak with kindness, not as an authoritarian lecture. If asked, 'Where’s that from?’ you can say, ‘From a book I’ve found helpful.’ Gauge their 
Address Misunderstandings with Care: If they fear Satan’s influence (a rebellion myth, 53:9.2), affirm your shared faith: 'I’m your brother/sister in Christ, seeking the same truth,' or 'We are all children of God in one human family,' or 'We’re all on a journey together.' This connection neutralizes conflict.
If someone says, ‘That sounds like a cult,’ respond calmly: ‘I understand your concern. I'm a follower of Jesus, just exploring deeper questions about God's universe. My faith has only grown stronger.’ Your peaceful confidence often dissolves fear.
“If you truly desire to overcome the habit of criticizing some friend, the quickest and surest way of achieving such a change of attitude is to establish the habit of praying for that person every day of your life.” (91:5.3) But you need to let the person know and come in intimate social contact.
Avoid Changing Others: Entering groups to convert will almost always backfire. It is not worth the anguish that is created. Instead train yourself to become a listener and friend first—let your beloved teachings’ light shine through your own actions (140:8.26). Change comes from growth and your example, hardly from persuasion. Ask open-ended questions (e.g., 'What brings you joy in faith?') to shift focus from conversion to mutual learning.
Some of us have tried to proselytize the way we have observed Christians do with their Bibles. This should not be attempted.
Consider Joining Christian Communities: The Urantia Book encourages us to spread the “good news.” While overall membership in Christian churches is shrinking, we can join them. An easy way to start is by attending church events (e.g., potlucks) to integrate socially, enhancing community ties.
One reader attended a progressive Methodist church for three years before mentioning The Urantia Book. By then, they were teaching Sunday school, serving meals at the homeless shelter, and known for their Christlike character. When the pastor said, ‘Whatever you're reading, it's clearly bearing good fruit. Tell me more.’ Trust first, revelation second. Find the fascinating and inspiring modest proposal by our brother Fred here.
Introducing the UB to Other Religionists Safely:
The same principles apply when engaging Muslims, Hindus, or others—build trust, find common ground (e.g., one God in Islam, cosmic unity in Hinduism), and share gently.
[This section should be expanded to include more religions. Any help welcome!]
With Muslims (Sufi groups are often particularly open), emphasize shared monotheism (1:0.1: "The Universal Father").