Tag Archives: evil
Tenrikyo /Why Are People Evil?
What causes people to be evil? Is evil in our genes or is it learned. Why do some children become bad even though they were brought up in good homes? Could we blame the evil monsters in history on their … Continue reading
Evil may be contagious
Once Oyasama (foundress of the Heaven’s Truth Religion) told a follower not to confront evil people; because when confronting evil, we may ourselves collect evil. For example, when dealing with an angry person, we also may become angry. She often … Continue reading
Suppose
Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … 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
What causes people to be evil?
What causes people to be evil or bad? Is it their childhood on how they were raised? Is it ingrained in their genes? How do we make evil people good? Is it possible? We try to teach the inmates job … Continue reading
What is evil?
What is evil? With the recent tragedy in Connecticut, there are a few questions that some of us may be thinking. Where was God? First, let us try to define evil. Some define evil as Satan or the devil. This … Continue reading
What are the qualities of a good person?
What are the qualities of a good person? Let us eliminate some factors Education, genetics, political affiliation, and financial status do not determine the good qualities of a person Possible factors influencing the quality of a good person: Anger, arrogance, … Continue reading
What is evil?
What is evil? Since today is Halloween, this may be a good subject to talk about. In our religion, we do not believe in the devil, or Satan. We can not blame all the bad things that happen to us … Continue reading