Category Archives: Hinduism

Have faith in God

Why is faith tenuous and wavering? The answer may lie in the law of “cause and effect”. What we sow, we reap. Evil (greed, arrogance, and self love) thoughts and actions bring forth suffering and pain.  Throughout time, man has questioned … Continue reading

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Why is life so difficult

Why is the path to a joyous life so difficult (salvation)?  Why is faith tenuous and wavering? The answer may be the law of cause and effect (karma, innen). What we sow, we reap.  Even if we wake up the … Continue reading

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Why is it difficult for the rich to receive salvation?

Why is it more difficult for a rich man to get salvation?  This would include a businessman, a politician, and religious leaders. It is not the wealth, the power, and the knowledge that these people have attained that hinders their … Continue reading

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Going back to school

Suppose the first test, you have a bad day and only get two answers correct. You get to take a letter home that your updated grade is an F.  But you don’t worry because you still have nine more tests … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Membership

Many of us join organizations to gain benefits. Some participate and truly get involved, while others are members in name only, while also receiving full benefits. We all know people that get truly involved in clubs and organizations. We also … Continue reading

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God’s Signs

In many religions, people claim that there are predictions in their sacred books. Most predictions are of catastrophes, of the end of the world, where the good are saved, and the evil are sent to damnation. In the Tip of … Continue reading

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The Wrath of God

In Greek mythology, Zeus is depicted as throwing down lightning bolts. In the Bible, God annihilates the world by flooding the earth. In the Tip of the Writing Brush is he following: In this world, landslides, thunder, earthquakes, and great … Continue reading

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The Longest Mile

Sometimes it is very difficult to have faith, and continue to follow the path to salvation. In the Sacred book are the following verses: Over steep mountains, through tangles of thorns, along narrow ledges and through brandished swords, if you … Continue reading

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The Secret of Life is to know the “Origin”

In every religion, there is a reference to God’s truth. Some seek it hoping to find it in ancient religious books, and some have tried to find it searching the world (Buddha). And of course, there are some that say … Continue reading

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Climate changes as a result of God’s anger?

Nature plays a large role in religion. The ancient Greeks had named Gods representing nature. The Aztecs prayed to the Sun God. These people knew the importance of nature in sustaining their lives. In the Bible, the great flood eliminated … Continue reading

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