• General:
  • Q: What is the Garden of Eden?
  • Q: Is this some sort of a religion?
  • Q: What religion is this a part of?
  • Q: How do I become a member? How do I join?
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  Donations:
  • Q: Is this a 501(c)3 corporation?
  • Q: Are donations to the Urban Eden Project tax deductible?
• 
  Future:
  • Q: What are the future plans of the Urban Eden Project?
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  Misc:
  • Q: Do you have a banner for links to the site?

[Note: Questions make this part of the site grow, please contact us with any questions about this project.]

General

A: There could be books written in answer to this question and a lot of debate, so in answering this I am merely presenting some views. Some things I belive should be looked at in answer to the question:

GENESIS
2:4-2:17

I belive Pangaea, Mu, etc.. (the one continent that split to form the current continents) is relevant to consider.

I also belive that the Elysian Fields might have been another name for Eden, though the Elysian Fields are usually considered a place you would go after you have died.

In simplicity the garden of Eden is a utopia that was and could be again.

A: Let us look at the answer after a definition of "religion" has been looked at.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:

Religion \Re*li"gion\ (r[-e]*l[i^]j"[u^]n), n. [F., from L.
     religio; cf. religens pious, revering the gods, Gr. 'ale`gein
     to heed, have a care. Cf. {Neglect}.]
     1. The outward act or form by which men indicate their
        recognition of the existence of God, the Creator, a god, or 
	of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience,
	service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human
	love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power,
        whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites
        and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of
        faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical
        religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion;
        revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion
        of idol worshipers.
	
	...
	[note: I added "God, the Creator," to this definition.]
      

So the answer to the question is: The Project fits the definition of a religion. I belive in the Creator, I belive that the Garden of Eden was, is, and always shall be part of the Creators Kingdom. By tending any part of the Garden, or, sharing this vision, I am serving God and Humanity. Personaly, I don't say "This is my religion, but rather a part of my religion, or; a religious service". Participation in the Project is not limited to any religion, spiritual belief, or faith. I advocate that people see this as a part of there religion[s] and not claim it as their religion, but you are free to if you choose, as it would be a valid claim and your Right to do so.

A: It would be better to ask, "Is this a part of my religion?"

A: The Project it self doesn't have "members", it doesn't work that way. Anyone is welcome to help with this Project, just start tending the Garden on your property. If you would like to work more directly with the Founder, send me an email and let me know what would like to do to help.

Donations

A: No. The Project is a foreign Trust and is not a party to the united States of America. Its domicile is the Universal Kingdom of God.

A: You should consult a legal expert in the Nation you live in. The Urban Eden Project will gladly provide you with proof that a donation was made.

Future

A: They will be revealed as time goes on and the finances are there to back them.

Misc

A: Yes.