Category Archives: Christianity

Praise God

Lets play devil’s advocate. If heaven is above, why do we all look down when we pray? Seriously, we bow to show respect to God. Bowing is also a sign to show that someone or entity is more powerful than … Continue reading

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God’s Punishment or Guidance

I remember when I was young my mother will say I would get bachi if I did any thing bad. Bachi to me was God’s punishment for bad behavior. Any time I hurt myself, my mother would say it was … Continue reading

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Returning to the Origin

Why is knowing the origin important? From a traveling perspective, it gives us a reference to where we are going and returning. From a genealogical standpoint it gives of a history of our beginnings. This may also give us vital … Continue reading

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Distorted mirror

Distorted Mirror What does a distorted mirror have to do with religion?  In the Tip of the Writing Brush, God throughout the sacred book, tells us that we do not understand the teaching.  For example, verse III-50 Though I have … Continue reading

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