Things Meanings and Values

The following chart details how things lead to meanings which results in the realization of values and the process of creating new working systems for personal and interpersonal transformation and soul growth.

From Things, Meanings, and Values to Technology, Government, and Service

THINGS	MEANINGS	VALUES
Body	Mind	Soul
Fact	Idea	Spirit
Mathematical/Logic	Mind-Reason	Spirit-Faith
Causation	Duty	Worship
Science	Philosophy	Religion

By applying the above, we create the following systems:

TECHNOLOGY

LAW & ORDER/GOVERNMENT

SPIRITUAL RELATONS/SERVICE

• New facts from science will give birth to new technology.
• New philosophical thoughts will result in a new code of conduct.
• New spiritual truths will give rise to new ways of living and serving.

Science is the institution that we created for the study of things; applied science is technology, which has enabled us to live more comfortable lives, at least, materially. Philosophy we created for discovering meanings; applied philosophy results in laws, government, and societal mores, which has made possible an orderly society. Religion is a human institution for ascertaining values. True religion applied is service and relationships based on spiritual values. Service makes the world a better place and exemplifies self-forgetfulness and giving, as well as manifesting in activity the assurance of oneness with the universe.

As we gain more facts about things, our science progresses with corresponding advances in technology. As more meanings are discovered through philosophy, our rules for living are made better. So logically, the more truths are discovered in religion, the more advanced our service to humanity should become. The Urantia Book reveals many new truths to us. How have these truths contributed toward better service? How can we go about using these truths in The Urantia Book to create newer and better ways to do service and further education, art and the humanities?