Category Archives: Religion

Tenrikyo /What Prayer Works

Does prayer work? It seems like if someone were to set out on research project to find out if prayer works, they would find out that the majority of times prayer will not bring upon what we have requested. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /The Most Evil Sin

What is the worst sin? I would say arrogance is the most evil sin. I define arrogance as: A way of thinking that one’s view is correct, relevant or irrelevant of any information that is present. This thinking results in … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /What Happens to Corrupt People?

Why do the corrupt people appear to always get away, like politicians, dictators, and sometimes-religious leaders? For example, one of the candidates was found to have used her e-mail on an insecure site, jeopardizing the security of the nation. This … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Genesis According to God

God saw his world, and wanted to share his joy; and he pondered as he viewed the vast ocean of life. He saw what appeared to be a loach and a serpent, which he picked as the precursors of human … Continue reading →

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Why God is Angry about Racial tension in America

What is the essence of an individual? It is the soul. It is said to be unique; like our fingerprints there is no soul the same.  It has no form, color, or weight; but each soul is attached, placed, or … Continue reading →

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Corruption in Government

The law of causality states that good thoughts and behaviors result in a path of joy, while evil thoughts and actions result in suffering. Usually the effects of causality may not develop until future life times. Classical conditioning like of … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Where Does Anger and Animosity Come From?

Religion teaches us to be kind to people. Do on to others what you would have others do to you. I have learned this from my religion; but I have had a difficult time when I have faced adversity or … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /A Religion that will Save All Mankind

Looking at the violence and suffering in the world, I believe that the major religions of today will not provide peace and prosperity for the world. The only religion that will eventually bring joy to all mankind is the Heaven’s … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /The Path of Joy

Some one once asked me what makes my religion so different from other religions. At that time I could not come up with an answer. Today upon reflection, I can say confidently that our religion teaches that an individual has … Continue reading →

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How to Save the World

In 1838 God descended from Heaven to teach us how to purify our minds so that we can live a joyous life. God gave us the instructions in the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) on how to spread the truth to … Continue reading →

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