Category Archives: Heaven’s Truth Church

Tenrikyo /Understanding of God

Posted on October 7, 2017 by heaventruth

What separates humans from all other species of animals? We have the ability to reason and understand. But sometimes our ability to understand or reason becomes minimized. What happens when our reasoning skills disappear? Some will say that our animal … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Fate is in our Hands

Posted on October 6, 2017 by heaventruth

I would like to discuss causality and reincarnation. I have heard that early Christianity believed in reincarnation, but I cannot verify this now. Some of you may know more than I. The belief in causality (karma, innen) is that there … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /God Does Not Punish

Posted on October 5, 2017 by heaventruth

When I was young, I was afraid of God. This may have originated from my mom telling me that God was giving me bachi (punishment) for my behaviors when I was little. Any illness or suffering was a bachi from … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /God Is Not Well

Posted on October 4, 2017 by heaventruth

The heinous killings and the senseless massacres in the world remind me of a warning in one of our sacred books, the Ofudesaki (Tip of the Writing Brush). Step by step whatever happens, this world is God’s body. Ponder, and … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /To Become Spirited

Posted on September 26, 2017 by heaventruth

What is it that people seek in life? It is the feeling of joy and being spirited, as opposed to a feeling of sadness and being depressed. How can we find this happiness? Some look to drugs and alcohol, while … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /God Bless You!

Posted on September 15, 2017 by heaventruth

Where is God? Some may wonder if God is out there. Some days I feel spirited, and other times a little depressed. I sometimes crave for coffee because I know it makes me a little spirited; but eventually that goes … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Spreading God’s Truths

Posted on September 14, 2017 by heaventruth

How does one spread God’s truth? How does one get one foot into the building, before it is slammed closed? What are the secret words that will lend you someone’s ears? It has to be something that is beneficial, and … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Does God Cause Natural Disasters?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by heaventruth

I was recently writing on a Facebook page for Tenrikyo followers. After writing a few articles, I was told to stop writing negative articles, which reflected my interpretation of the teachings. Let me tell you my side of the story, … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /The Difficult Path to Salvation

Posted on September 11, 2017 by heaventruth

The path to purifying our minds is not an easy path. The following is from the Ofudesaki (Tip of the Writing Brush). Over steep mountains, through tangles of thorns, along narrow ledges and through brandished swords, if you come. 1-47 … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Global Warming

Posted on September 6, 2017 by heaventruth

Politics continues to fabricate statements concerning the recent hurricanes that have affected the United States. The far left continue to suggest that human pollution has caused global warming creating these devastating hurricanes. One person jokingly explained hurricane Harvey as an … Continue reading →

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