Population
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Recognizing the necessity for producing large numbers of mortals, nations should strive for optimum population stabilization to enhance culture and prevent war. 81:6.12
500 million primitive human beings populated Earth at the arrival of Caligastia, the Planetary Prince, about five hundred thousand years ago. 66:0.2
In the era of light and life, the population remains stationary, with reproduction regulated for planetary requirements and genetic quality, ensuring the continued evolution of a magnificent race. 55:6.3
The population fluctuates in direct relation to land resources and in reverse proportion to the prevailing standard of living in a determining law governing human society. 68:6.3
In the Urantia Book
Overpopulation
- Early races restricted population by killing sickly children, deformed infants, and sometimes even twin babies to control numbers and ensure survival. 68:6.8
- The potential growth of the population may pose a serious problem in the near future, prompting the need for wise and insightful leadership to address the issue. 68:6.11
- Reducing population fosters the better side of human nature by promoting peace and development. 68:6.4 79:1.6 79:8.2
- A wise nation understands the delicate balance between population growth and national destiny, realizing when further expansion becomes detrimental. 81:6.11-12 81:6.12