Recorded presentations by Chris Halvorson, PhD


University of Colorado Philosophy Class- guest lecture by Chris Halvorson, PhD
(6/27/2007)
    The word "Urantia": etymology and interpretation. (06:43)
    Overview of the first three sections of The Urantia Book (22:43)
    Part 4 of The Urantia Book; the logical nature, artistry, writing style of the book (10:59)
    Questions and answers with the students (22:29)

Discussions on Selected Topics
    Chromosome Count (19:29)

This recording addresses the section in The Urantia Book that is the basis for the Chromosome Count Report. It covers the issues related to interpretation of the text and how this applies to genetics and to our evolving appreciation for this field of science.

    UFO's and the 12th Planet (25:56)

This is an extremely intriguing discussion about UFO's, The Urantia Book's assertion that the solar system started with twelve planets, and issues related to an order of invisible (most of the time) beings known as "midwayers" that are native to this planet and exist energetically between humans and angels.

Boulder, Colorado Study Groups
    The Marine-Life Era On Urantia, Paper 59: Forward and Section 1 (56:45)

Inspired by statements about the early stages of evolutionary life, this segment lays down a lot of foundational material and perspective. The debate about mutations "suddenly" occurring versus gradual Darwinian steps is addressed. Towards the end, the discussion of the shale/slate typo issue leads into a general discourse on Urantia Book fundamentalism. This includes a review of the meaning of the word "error." "It doesn't mean typo; it means giving untruth form in your mind."

    The Marine-Life Era On Urantia, Paper 59: Section 2 (56:38)

This study group provides commentary on making adjustments between Urantia Book dates and radiometric dating; on adjustments to background radiation levels in relationship to evolutionary development; on the progressive nature of evolution and how the overcontrol of evolution is a fundamental aspect of the intentionality behind evolution.

    Overcontrol of Evolution, Paper 65: Forward (54:34)

Consideration of the evolutionary process of life as it relates to the endowment of mind. Discussion of the beings who are involved with the implantation of life and why are they involved.

    Overcontrol of Evolution, Paper 65: Sections 1-4 (29:36)

Distinguishing being a child of God and being a cosmic citizenship as this relates to the interrelationship between and evolution of matter, mind, and spirit. Before listening, you may want to read Sections 1-4: Life Carrier Functions; The Evolutionary Panorama; The Fostering of Evolution; and The Urantia Adventure.

    Overcontrol of Evolution, Paper 65: Sections 5 and 6 (47:29)

Stages of mental/spiritual growth. The progressive function of Thought Adjusters and how this relates to the development of mind function, including the evolution of our mind's connection to our birth parents. Before listening, you may want to read Sections 5 and 6: Life-Evolution Vicissitudes; Evolutionary Techniques of Life.

    Overcontrol of Evolution, Paper 65: Sections 7 and 8 (54:58)

How mind functions. Limitations of the Darwinian perspective. Distinguishing mind and spirit. Before listening, you may want to read Sections 7 and 8: Evolutionary Mind Levels; Evolution in Time and Space.