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What is the Purpose of Suffering

Posted on February 8, 2014 by heaventruth

Do we need religion to console our souls when we cannot explain the sufferings that occur in the world? Or do we need religion to explain why we suffer or have joy? Some say, that God controls every minute detail … Continue reading →

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Understanding Causality

Posted on February 1, 2014 by heaventruth

Originally posted on OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS:
What if the world is a reflection of our minds?  The problems at work, the unexpected sufferings are all the results of our minds.  The delivery of these sufferings and inconveniences may be from…

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Seeking Salvation

Posted on January 29, 2014 by heaventruth

The secret to salvation is to get rid of greed, arrogance, and self-love.  Easy said, but almost impossible to do. We human beings want to be spirited by nature. We believe that having possessions (greed), will make us spirited. When … Continue reading →

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Patience is Virtue

Posted on January 19, 2014 by heaventruth

Is it worth the time to change someone’s mind? Has anyone ever thanked you for showing him or her his or her mistake? “Thank you Mr. Jones for showing me my error” No, they will fight to their last breath … Continue reading →

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The temptation to sin

Posted on January 17, 2014 by heaventruth

An itch is like a temptation. Oh how it feels so good to scratch the itch. We know that succumbing to the itch is harmful to us in the long run.  Scratching causes redness, inflammation, and sometimes our skin becomes … Continue reading →

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Where Was God?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by heaventruth

Why is there evil and suffering in this world? Where was God in 9-11? Where was God when the holocaust was occurring? Where was God when the Black Plague was killing millions of people. There are two concepts of God. … Continue reading →

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Who is the arrogant one?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by heaventruth

Today there was a radio station taking comments about the family who were trying to keep their “brain dead” child on life support. People were calling in calling the family arrogant and selfish for trying to maintain that slight hope … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by heaventruth

Happy New Year to Everyone! May God continue to  help us to remove greed, arrogance and self love from our hearts. Pray for peace and happiness for all mankind.

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We do not understand

Posted on December 25, 2013 by heaventruth

  Throughout the history of mankind, there are verses supposedly from God stating that we do not understand. Even Jesus, told his disciples that they did not understand when they could not cure someone who was ill. In the Tip … Continue reading →

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Money does not buy happiness

Posted on December 15, 2013 by heaventruth

Sometimes we wish we had more money to make our lives happier. But money cannot buy happiness. In the Osashizu is the following: You might not understand easily if I speak of causality. Listen and understand the truth well. If … Continue reading →

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