What is urantia?

Urantia is the name given to planet Earth by the authors of the book "The Urantia Book". This book is a collection of spiritual teachings that claim to have been revealed to an anonymous group of individuals by celestial beings. The book covers a wide range of topics including the nature of God, the universe, the history of humanity and the purpose of life.

According to the book, human beings on Urantia have a special role to play in the universe. It states that this planet is currently going through a period of transition and that humans have the opportunity to assist in the spiritual development of the world. The authors also claim that Jesus of Nazareth was an important figure in the history of Urantia and that his teachings are still relevant today.

While some people believe in the teachings of "The Urantia Book", others are critical of it and consider it to be a work of fiction. Regardless of one's beliefs, the book has had a significant impact on the spiritual and philosophical discourse of the past century.