Institutions

Civilized man's institutions are the accumulated mores of the past conserved by taboos and dignified by religion. 69:0.3

Man should control his institutions, as all human institutions minister to some social need, but their overdevelopment detracts from individual worth-whileness by overshadowing personality and diminishing initiative. 69:1.1

In the Urantia Book

The basic types of institutions include those of self-maintenance, self-perpetuation, and self-gratification, each encompassing different aspects of human society and behavior. (69:1.3-5) | self-gratification; self-maintenance; self-perpetuation

Through institutions, man secured civil freedom. (81:5.5)

• Man should control institutions, not be controlled by them, as they should serve social needs without overshadowing individual worth or stifling initiative. 69:1.1
• Institutions arise from social groups and aim to save labor while enhancing group security. 69:0.2
• Man should control institutions to ensure they minister to social needs without overshadowing individuals or diminishing initiative. 69:1.1
• Man transcends his animal ancestors emotionally through appreciation of humor, art, and religion; socially, he exhibits superiority as a toolmaker, communicator, and primitive institution builder. 69

See also

• civilization
• government

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