Category Archives: God

What are the consequences of sin?

What are the consequences of sin? In the Bible the consequences are sufferings, and even death. There are passages in the Bible where God directly and indirectly punishes people who had sinned. But does God cause this suffering, or do … Continue reading

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Causality

  In Galatians 6:7, Apostle Paul writes:   Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.   Could Paul be talking about Cause and effect? Bad thoughts and actions result in … Continue reading

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Is Evil a learned trait?

Is evil a learned trait? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is said that no man is essentially evil. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who is evil. 1-52 Among all … Continue reading

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Joyous Acceptance

Sometimes events happen in our lives that are difficult to accept. For those who cling on to faith, it may be more difficult.  One may question and go through all the possibilities, but there are no clear answers to why … Continue reading

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Pope”s Message/2

In religion, people tend to become so confident of their teachings that they become intolerant of others that do not believe. They forget the essence of their teachings, and make religion like an exclusive club. They forget that there is … Continue reading

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The Pope’s Message

It is good news that the new Pope believes that those who are not Catholic can do good. The following is from an article on MSN news: “They complain,” the Pope said in his homily, because they say, “If he … Continue reading

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God’s Miracle

Many will say that God is an observer, and not a participant in the world he created. The recent tornadoes and recent tragedies reflect this view. God is going to start to work miracles. These miracles do not go against … Continue reading

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Yoga

In the news, parents of a school were taking the school to court to prevent yoga as a physical education class. They were stating that Yoga is a religion. They contend that as the school systems can not teach religion … Continue reading

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The Potential To Be Happy

As human beings we all have the potential to be happy. It is like our bodies were created to be happy. But what has gone wrong?  As we go through life or lives if one believes in reincarnation,  this potential … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget Your Past

It is said that the human minds forgets easily. This pertains to business, social and religious events. For example in business there is a saying, “It is not what you have done in the past, but what you can do … Continue reading

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