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Why do we have joy?

The following blog is the same blog from yesterday. It attempts to replace the negative topic of suffering with the positive subject of joy, to accentuate the positive in religion.   In our lives, there are facts of life that … Continue reading

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Why do we suffer?

In our lives, there are facts of life that we have complete faith in, like the law of gravity, the earth is round, we are born and die, etc.  Most of what occurs in our lives makes sense to us. … Continue reading

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PONDER OVER…….

PONDER OVER………. Why the Middle East region will never find peace. Because they all believe that God is on their side

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What is the future of the world?

What is the future for the world? Some of the Sacred books prophesize an Armageddon of destruction, where only a few of the religious are saved. In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), the following verses: Step by step, … Continue reading

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Why is life so difficult

Why is the path to a joyous life so difficult (salvation)?  Why is faith tenuous and wavering? The answer may be the law of cause and effect (karma, innen). What we sow, we reap.  Even if we wake up the … Continue reading

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Why is it difficult for the rich to receive salvation?

Why is it more difficult for a rich man to get salvation?  This would include a businessman, a politician, and religious leaders. It is not the wealth, the power, and the knowledge that these people have attained that hinders their … Continue reading

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Illness as God’s blessings?

The law of cause and effect is difficult to realize because of the long time lapse between cause and effect. It is said that by accepting our sincere prayer, God will begin to shorten this lapse between the cause and … Continue reading

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Pray for your enemies

From the Anecdotes of Oyasama, there is a story where the priests of the Shinto religions ransacked the place of worship. They also threatened the lives of the followers of the church. Instead of having animosity towards these people, Oyasama … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Membership

Many of us join organizations to gain benefits. Some participate and truly get involved, while others are members in name only, while also receiving full benefits. We all know people that get truly involved in clubs and organizations. We also … Continue reading

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The Body as a Thing Lent, a Thing Borrowed from God

Who controls our bodies? Many will say that we have control of our bodies. When we are healthy, we can do anything as long as we follow the laws where we live. But what happens when we get sick? So … Continue reading

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