Category Archives: Tenrikyo
Fighting Depression
Someone once said that if life becomes depressing, one should reflect deep within to find out what is causing this depression. This is where the psychologist and psychiatrist perform their miracles in treating depression. There is another theory that tells … 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
This World is the Body of God
Why does God want to help mankind that he has created? There is a quote from the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), which I feel is very profound. I shall teach you step by step that this world is the body … Continue reading
The Prayer to Save all mankind
There are people that believe that they are working through God. We see this everyday in missionaries that try to help others, and attempt to be role models for their religions. But there are also people that believe that God … Continue reading
Does God punish the evil?
In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki) is the verse. The world is saying that it is cholera, but it is God informing you of his regret. 14-23 Can God be warning us about our wrong use of … 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
God’s Special Prayer Revised
Why do most of our prayers fail? We hear of people who pray and they are given miraculous healings; but this is only a small minority. Statistically a small percentage will recover from a terminal illness. These miracles may not … Continue reading
God’s Special Prayer
Why do most of our prayers fail? We hear of people who pray and they are given miraculous healings; but this is only a small minority. Statistically a small percentage will recover from a terminal illness. These miracles may not … Continue reading
The path to world salvation
In the Heaven’s Truth Religion (Tenrikyo), there is a path that God tells us to take for the salvation of mankind. I have placed my interpretation of this path below. I was wondering if other religions have a path that … Continue reading
Why is my child gone?
Just recently saw a show in Las Vegas called the Jersey Boys. If you can stand going through the smoked filled casino, I would recommend this show. One poignant part of the show was when the main character finds out … Continue reading