Category Archives: Islam
The World Does Not Understand
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), there is a quote, “We see but we do not understand”. What is it that we do not understand? We do not understand the principle of causality. Good thoughts and actions result in joy; … Continue reading
In Search of God
Is searching for God like searching for Big Foot? Is it a useless endeavor? Where do most people go searching for God? We go to the source, like the ancient sacred books that tell about the creation of the world … Continue reading
Thinking Like God.
The purpose of church is to remove greed, arrogance, and self-love. But most churches do the opposite. They show you, what wealth can bring upon, by showing you the ornate church upon your entrance. They tell you to convert the … Continue reading
Does God Need Praise?
Does God need praise? I was pondering over the translation of the word “namu” in reference to our prayer for world salvation. Praise O’ Universal Saving God. At first, I had translated the word namu to praise God; but then … Continue reading
Illness as God’s Guidance
What is the purpose of these pandemic like smallpox, cholera, and now Ebola? Why does God inflict these sufferings on people? It is interesting that there is a verse in the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) that addresses the illness of … Continue reading
Why We Seek Religion
Why do people seek religion? Many religions gives people answers that they want to hear, like God loves them, and protects them. It reassures them of the rewards that exist after death. It requires one to have faith in the … Continue reading
God as the Moon-Sun
How does God communicate with us? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God tells us that the anger and regret of God is manifested by severe weather and geological disturbances. In this world, landslides, thunder, earthquakes, And great winds are … Continue reading
Killing God
What or who is God? Does God exist? Is he a source of positive energy? These are the questions that man has asked ever since the beginning of thought. There is a quote from the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), which … Continue reading
The difficult path to salvation
In our sacred book, God says that the path of salvation is a difficult path. I often had to go over these passages, hoping that I was translating these verses incorrectly. Why is this path so difficult? In the Tip … Continue reading
The Prayer to Save All Mankind
What do we do when we believe that some one is trying to place harm on us? Today we see evil people that kill in the name of their religion. The civilize world attempts to kill or capture these terrorist, … Continue reading