Category Archives: Hindu
The Broad Path to Salvation
Many of us believe that because we have accepted God or have faith in a religion that God will protect us and save us. But God tells us we must put much effort ourselves to obtain salvation. The following is … Continue reading
Understanding Our Sacred Books
I am wondering how many of you consider yourself religious. If so, have your read your sacred book or books completely word for word. I am betting that many of you have not, and depend on your religious leaders to … Continue reading
Man is Not Evil
It is interesting that the news media are calling people that commit heinous crimes as evil; but in our sacred book, God tells us that there is no one who is evil. Among all mankind, there is no one who … Continue reading
Introduction to the Soul
I was wondering what would happen if all of the world would understand the soul and the concept of reincarnation. Would we have so much suffering in the world? The Tenrikyo religion believes that eventually everyone will understand the soul/heart … Continue reading
Shooting the Messenger
In is human nature to blame others when events in our lives do not go as planned. It is not surprising that we seek religions that place blame on others for our problems. For example, many religions have an evil … Continue reading
Abortionists Are Hurting God
It is very sad that some politicians are advocating for abortions at delivery. We have become a very selfish society where “I” has become important. “It is my body, so I can do anything with it”, is the quote that … Continue reading
Understanding The Soul
Why do people suffer? Why are some people afflicted with cancer? Why do people suffer from diseases? Why do people get into accidents? Why do bad people appear in our lives? Are these all coincidences or planned by God? God … Continue reading
1,000th Post
Today I am writing my 1,000 post on WordPress. I must admit that some of my post were revisions of posts. I was trying to think of what I could write for this milestone. My purpose and presence on WordPress … Continue reading
What Flows From the Soul/Heart
It is said that the early Christians believed in reincarnation and the soul/heart. The following is from Proverbs: 23 Above all else, guard your heart/soul, for everything you do flows from it. 24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk … Continue reading
Our Souls Helping Us to Purify Our Minds
Why is it so difficult to change? Let’s say someone from church convinces us that anger is not good for us. We agree to not get angry for any reason. Yet no matter how much we resist, when annoyance appears, … Continue reading