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What makes your religion special?

If someone asks what makes your religion so special, what would you say? What separates your religion from all the others? In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we believe that God created mankind to live a joyous life. It is … Continue reading

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Can I find a better spouse?

Sometimes we feel that we are in control of our destiny and future. For example, some people divorce thinking that they can find a better mate. But unfortunately they end married to the same type of person. We sometimes are … Continue reading

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True Joy

There are two types of joy. There is joy created by selfishness, and there is joy created by bringing happiness to others. The following is a quote from the Osashizu December 11, 1897: There is God-guided joy and self-serving joy. … Continue reading

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The Root of Cancer/revised

We have almost eliminated smallpox, and other plagues that disseminated the world in the past. Yet we still have diseases that shorten the lives of millions of people on this earth. With billions of dollars and years of research, we … Continue reading

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The Root of Cancer

Advances in science and the medical field have improved the quality of life for many. We have almost eliminated smallpox, and other plagues that disseminated the world in the past. Yet we still have diseases that shorten the lives of … Continue reading

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Blind faith

In this world, there are many that are adamant on their beliefs concerning religion. Even from the same religion, there are people that interpret the teachings differently, and have their own beliefs. Because of their stubborn and unwavering faith, it … Continue reading

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The Silent Treatment

There is a evangelist on television that advocated avoiding people that are always complaining and causing disruptions. He stated that when we cut off these people from our lives, that it will make our lives better. But does God want … Continue reading

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The law of “Cause and Effect”

It is difficult to believe that most people in this country do not believe in the law of “cause and effect”. Good thoughts and actions result in joy, and bad thoughts (greed, arrogance, and self love) thoughts and actions result … Continue reading

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Finding Enlightenment

Today I was surfing the web on religion when I came upon a religious sect called Soka Gakkai. It is derived from Buddhism. To my ignorance, I was not aware of some of the teachings of Buddhism, or the teachings … Continue reading

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A tincture of time

How do we explain the sufferings in the world? Suffering can be both physical and psychological; the emptiness in the heart caused by loss of  a love one, the broken heart from a separation or divorce, and the excruciating torment … Continue reading

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