Category Archives: Religion
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
Human Greed
Do you ever think that the regular light bulb can last longer? Do companies that manufacture it want it to last longer? How about the batteries that runs the toys? How about tires that last the life time of our … Continue reading
Illness as God’s Blessings?
In the Tip of the Writing Brush, illness and disease are called God’s blessings. But to most people illness would not be considered blessings but would be considered detrimental. The following is from the sacred book: A slight ailment of … Continue reading
Why is church membership shrinking?
I sometimes wonder why our religion does not spread rapidly as God has promised in the Tip of the Writing Brush. Recently I found a verse in the Osashizu which I found interesting. It stated that God helps weed and … Continue reading
Know Your Origin
Why is so important to know where we come from? Why do millions of people go on sites like ancestry.com to find their beginnings? Why do adopted children eventually yearn for information about their biologically parents? We want to find … Continue reading
Believing in the Origin
If someone asks what makes your religion so special, what would you say? What separates your religion from all the others? In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we believe that God created mankind to live a joyous life. It is … Continue reading
What makes your religion special?
If someone asks what makes your religion so special, what would you say? What separates your religion from all the others? In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we believe that God created mankind to live a joyous life. It is … Continue reading
Be Spirited!
The following is a verse from the Osashizu concerning Causality. You feel it is more than you can bear. Listen well and understand. The path (cause and effect) is the truth for eternity. You must quiet the mind and … Continue reading
Can I find a better spouse?
Sometimes we feel that we are in control of our destiny and future. For example, some people divorce thinking that they can find a better mate. But unfortunately they end married to the same type of person. We sometimes are … Continue reading
The Ultimate Truth
All religions profess that they have God’s truth. But what is God’s truth? In the Heaven’s Truth (Tenrikyo) religion, we must first believe from our hearts that all mankind was created to live a joyous life. This truth, gives us … Continue reading