Category Archives: Tenrikyo
What are the consequences of sin?
What are the consequences of sin? In the Bible the consequences are sufferings, and even death. There are passages in the Bible where God directly and indirectly punishes people who had sinned. But does God cause this suffering, or do … Continue reading
Causality
In Galatians 6:7, Apostle Paul writes: Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Could Paul be talking about Cause and effect? Bad thoughts and actions result in … Continue reading
Is Evil a learned trait?
Is evil a learned trait? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is said that no man is essentially evil. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who is evil. 1-52 Among all … Continue reading
Joyous Acceptance
Sometimes events happen in our lives that are difficult to accept. For those who cling on to faith, it may be more difficult. One may question and go through all the possibilities, but there are no clear answers to why … Continue reading
Pope”s Message/2
In religion, people tend to become so confident of their teachings that they become intolerant of others that do not believe. They forget the essence of their teachings, and make religion like an exclusive club. They forget that there is … Continue reading
The Pope’s Message
It is good news that the new Pope believes that those who are not Catholic can do good. The following is from an article on MSN news: “They complain,” the Pope said in his homily, because they say, “If he … Continue reading
The Potential To Be Happy
As human beings we all have the potential to be happy. It is like our bodies were created to be happy. But what has gone wrong? As we go through life or lives if one believes in reincarnation, this potential … Continue reading
Don’t Forget Your Past
It is said that the human minds forgets easily. This pertains to business, social and religious events. For example in business there is a saying, “It is not what you have done in the past, but what you can do … Continue reading
Faith and worry
How do you have complete faith in God? Someone once said that worry should not occur when we have total faith in God. But what happens when we get seriously ill? Yes we worry about our fate, and the ones … Continue reading
Power of Prayer
Many people believe in the power of the prayer to heal others. If we are to believe that if prayers can heal people, could there be a purpose for illness? If God can heal an illness through prayer, can God … Continue reading