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The Center for Unity (CFU) is a non-profit organization based in Israel, comprised of dedicated Urantia Book students and seasoned leaders, supported by a vibrant community of volunteers. Our name, "The Center for Unity," draws inspiration from a powerful quote: "The religion of Jesus is the most powerful unifying influence the world has ever known." The Urantia Book, 194:3.17. We strive to embody this unifying spirit in all that we do.
What We Believe
Jesus before Christianity
We believe in exploring Jesus as a person, not just a religious figure. Jesus was a Jewish man who lived long before Christianity existed.
His teachings are relevant to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Our projects aim to share his wisdom with people from all walks of life, without regard to their identity or origin.
We are committed to fostering exploration and understanding, rather than asking you to change who you are.
Personal Relationship with God
Here at CFU, we're all about helping you find your own personal connection with God. We believe you can find God in your own way, on your own terms, and within yourself.
We use the life and teachings of Jesus as a guide, but we believe there are many paths to discovering God.
Our goal is to help you, especially if you're a young truth-seeker, to find and foster your own unique relationship with God.
It's all about your journey, and we're here to support you along the way.
Spiritually Inclusive
We believe that a spiritual journey is a personal one, unique to each individual. Our goal is to share the life and teachings of Jesus as one of many paths to discovering God for yourself.
We do not believe in following a set of rules or fitting into a box. Instead, we aim to learn from life's tough moments and grow stronger.
Whether you're facing challenges or coming from a different background, we welcome you to explore this journey with us.
Contributors
Alexandre Saito
Focus Group
André Radatus
Editor
Angie Thurston
Focus Group
Chris Selmek
Creative Writer
Fraser Gorrie
Full-stack developer
Gabriel Rymberg
Product Manager
Gary Tonge
Artistic Director
Godwin Uzu
Data Curator
Gregg Tomusko
Creative Writer
Juan Jaramillo
Focus Group
Lisa Crawford
Creative Writer
Lisa Tao
UI/UX Designer
Martha Pingel
Creative Writer
MaryJo Garascia
Creative Writer
Mike Robinson
Editor
Rick Warren
Creative Writer
Roland Siegfried
Creative Writer
Sandra Rymberg
Data Curator, Translations
Susan Lyon
Creative Writer, Data Curator
Trudi Cooper
Creative Writer
History and Future Plans
July 2021
Idea is Born
The idea of creating a Wikipedia-like tool for Jesus' life based on the Urantia Book was born and initially named Jesus Metaverse.
Data Curation Begins
Work started on the creation of a knowledge graph consisting of Persons, Groups, Relationships, Events, Locations, Objects, and Topics
October 2021
December 2021
First Working Model
The first demo of the initial prototype was presented to the Advisory Board of the Center for Unity
Development Work
The user interface and user experience team starts work on the conceptual design, with software development beginning in September 2022.
May 2022
June 2023
Name Change
The name of the resource was changed from "Jesus Metaverse" to "Discover Jesus."
Translations
Spanish translation begins.
October 2023
November 2023
Public Release
The first desktop version is released to the public.
Mobile Friendly Version
Site optimized for viewing on mobile phones and tablets.
January 2024
Coming Soon
More Features
Spanish translation
User dashboard
Accessibility features
