Tag Archives: causality

God Cannot Change the Effect of Karma

Posted on September 20, 2016 by heaventruth

How powerful is karma or the law of cause and effect? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God says that sometimes he cannot change the effect of karma. The following concerns a parent asking for the health of a child. … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /God’s Library

Posted on July 24, 2016 by heaventruth

In science, for every action, there is a reaction, but sometimes not an immediate reaction. In Religion, we sow what we have planted; but again not an immediate consequence. Time is the factor, which clouds our perception of cause and … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Where Does Anger and Animosity Come From?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by heaventruth

Religion teaches us to be kind to people. Do on to others what you would have others do to you. I have learned this from my religion; but I have had a difficult time when I have faced adversity or … Continue reading →

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The Boy and the Starfish

Posted on May 29, 2016 by heaventruth

There was a story about a man finding a little boy walking on the beach, throwing starfishes that have accumulated on a beach. The man told the little boy that there are so many starfishes that his efforts will not … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Fear Brings People to Religion

Posted on May 25, 2016 by heaventruth

What determines the conversion of a person to a religion? I believe it is fear. Some would say it is love of God that makes a person lean toward a particular religion, but I believe that this is a rare … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /How to Feel Good

Posted on May 15, 2016 by heaventruth

What is it that we all seek in life? Sometimes we think if only I can have a perfect job, a perfect marriage, better health, more money, more influence, etc.…, will my life become more happy. But we know that … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation

Posted on May 15, 2016 by heaventruth

Descartes once said “I think therefore I am”, to prove his existence. From this type of reasoning, I can conclude  “I am living on earth, therefore the earth exist”. I can not prove that heaven exist by this method of … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Religion is Easy to Understand

Posted on May 15, 2016 by heaventruth

Religion appears to be so simple to understand. Avoid the evils of life, like greed, arrogance and self love, and you will have a great future. This future is not about carnal pleasures that many seek. It is a future … Continue reading →

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Tenrikyo /Illness, as God’s Love

Posted on April 30, 2016 by heaventruth

No parent wants his or her child to suffer in life. But what happens when a child begins to become evil. They sell drugs, they take what is not theirs, they lie, etc.… We still love them, but what can … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on April 10, 2016 by heaventruth

There are religions that continue to grow, while there are religions that are stagnant, losing membership due to the older generation dying out. But what makes a church grow? How do we bring in new members? We can promise potential … Continue reading →

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