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Adam and Eve remained loyal to Michael during the Lucifer rebellion, taking oaths of allegiance to the Most Highs and to Michael. 74:1.4 74:2.6 75:4.2

In the Urantia Book

By Creator Sons not to assume full sovereignty until after 7

Primitive oaths

  • Primitive man believed in the efficacy of self-torture, self-denial, and coercion through rituals to influence spirits. 87:6.16
  • The adoption oath was sealed with wine, while Hebrews showed kindness to adopted aliens as one born among them. 70:3.8
  • The origin of the oath was in the days of Dalamatia to make testimony more truthful by pronouncing a curse upon oneself, discouraging individuals from testifying against their native group. 70:11.3
  • Secret societies imposed oaths, engendered loyalty, and wielded authority over the masses. 70:7.16
  • The solemn consecration of Roman youths to the service of the state involved religious oaths and citizenship admissions, conducted as sacred ceremonies in temples and shrines. 98:3.4
  • Do not dissimulate when taking oaths, for whether sworn by temple or its gold, consistency in honesty is paramount. 175:1.16

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.

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