Nationalism
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Also: national egotism.
The age of Planetary Prince culminates in intense nationalism, but racial struggles and tribal wars continue with diminishing frequency and severity. 52:2.5
Nationalism's delusion of national sovereignty is the chief barrier to world peace, Urantia's lasting peace hinges on surrendering sovereign powers to mankind government. 134:5.10 134:6.6-7 195:8.10
National egotism, rooted in the chosen people doctrine, has been essential to social survival; yet, true progress only comes when intolerance is overcome through the integration of science, commerce, play, and religion. 71:3.2
The hero-venerating nationalism of the 20th century echoes primitive ancestor worship and persists in various radical and nationalistic secularisms across the Occident. 92:6.20
Ikhnaton’s gospel fatally lacked appeal due to its internationalist, non-nationalistic Deity concepts, hindering its effectiveness as a nation builder. 95:5.9
Moses wisely encouraged nationalism by nationalizing his religious teachings and proclaiming Yahweh as the Lord God of Israel. 96:4.6
Rome overcame nationalism with imperial universalism, paving the way for diverse nations to embrace one religion. 195:3.2
As race blending increases, nationalism wanes and the era of international brotherhood begins. 52:3.10
War, by fostering and solidifying nationalism, has had social value in promoting discipline, cooperation, fortitude, and courage in past civilizations, but as civilization advances, it must be abandoned for more modern methods of cultural exchange and progress. 70:2.3-9
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Prince of Peace 52:2.5 — Is 9:6.
- God created world & all in it 95:5.9 — Gn 1:1; Gn 2:4-23; Gn 5:1-2; Ex 20:11; Ex 31:17; 2 Ki 19:15; 2 Ch 2:12; Neh 9:6; Ps 115:15; Ps 121:2; Ps 124:8; Ps 134:3; Ps 146:6; Sir 1:1-4; Sir 33:10; Is 37:16; Is 40:26,28; Is 42:5; Is 45:12,18; Jer 10:11-12; Jer 32:17; Jer 51:15; Bar 3:32-36; Am 4:13; Mal 2:10; Mk 13:19; Jn 1:1-3; Acts 4:24; Acts 14:15; Eph 3:9; Col 1:16; Heb 1:2; 1 P 4:19; Rev 4:11; Rev 10:6; Rev 14:7.
- Jealous God 96:4.6 — Ex 20:5; Dt 6:15. *Jealous*: Ezk 39:25; Jl 2:18; Zec 1:14; Zec 8:2. *Jealous for ...*: Ex 34:14; Nah 1:2; Dt 4:24; Dt 5:9; Jos 24:19.
- God of spirits of all flesh 96:4.6 — Nm 16:22; Nm 27:16.
- Eternal God is my refuge 96:4.6 — Dt 33:27. *God of Jacob is my refuge*: Ps 46:7,11.
- God will not forsake or destroy 96:4.6 — Dt 4:31. *Nor forget the covenant*: Dt 7:8.