Category Archives: Christianity
God Does not Punish
One of my churches elder once told me that I should come back to attending church. She advised me that it was dangerous for my future if I did not. Was she implying that God would punish me for not … Continue reading
The Truth of Heaven
What is the difference between Tenrikyo (Heaven’s Truth Chruch) and other religions? I believe that many Tenrikyo followers believe that our church is a unique religion, different from all other religions. But realistically our religion is not much different than … Continue reading
God does not punish
One of my church colleagues once told me that I should come back to attending church. She advised me that it was dangerous for my future if I did not. Was she implying that God would punish me … Continue reading
The World is a Mirror
Sometimes we go through experiences in our lives that is unbearable. We cannot understand why some one we care about suddenly dislikes us. We cannot understand why a stranger has enmity toward us. It is said in the Tip of … Continue reading
God’s Litmus test
What is God’s litmus test for being on the right path to salvation? It is said that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. Anger arises from arrogance. When we feel that we are better than others, … Continue reading
Suppose
Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … Continue reading
Everyone is a child of God
What is the difference between a terrorist and a religious person? There may be a fine line. Some people believe that they are serving God by propagating their religion, and suppressing others that have different view. In many parts of … Continue reading
Christians for Causality
Most Christians do not believe in Causality (karma, Innen). But in the Bible, there are the following quotes that may advocate a belief in this concept: What goes around comes around Reap what one sows. Violence begets violence. Live by … Continue reading
Why do we suffer?
Why do we suffer? Suffering does not discriminate. Rich people, poor people, religious people, nonreligious people, good people, evil people, famous people, powerful people all suffer. The suffering of a child is very difficult to bear. Ever since the beginning … Continue reading
We need to pray
Sometimes I wonder why there are not so many people that view my website, and become interested in religion. I attempt to write interesting blogs to attract potential viewers that may help propagate the teachings; yet progress appears to be … Continue reading