Tag Archives: God
Tenrikyo/ The Truth of Heaven
THE TRUTHS OF HEAVEN Why do people suffer? Ever since mankind was created, people have pondered why we suffer or have joy. Why do good people suffer, and why do bad people sometimes prosper? Religion tries to explain it. Some explain … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Will Save You from Any Illness
THE TRUTHS OF HEAVEN Why do people suffer? Ever since mankind was created, people have pondered why we suffer or have joy. Why do good people suffer, and why do bad people sometimes prosper? Religion tries to explain it. Some explain … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Arrogance
Having arrogance I believe is the worst sin. Let me explain. Arrogance is not being right or wrong; it does not matter. Arrogance is thinking one is better than another person for any reason. It can be because of race, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Santa Claus Sees All
When I was small, I believed in Santa Claus. I was told that Santa Claus sees everything that we do, from the good stuff to the bad stuff. I was often fearful at Christmas to find what I had under … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Can Save You From Any Illness
Why do we have joy or suffering? Ever since mankind was created, people have wondered why we suffer or have joy. Why do good people suffer, and why do bad people sometime have joy? Religion tries to explain it. Some … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Spreading God’s Truth
When I was young, I wondered how I could explain my religion to others without embarrassment. Talking about reincarnation, karma, and performing a prayer in Japanese was something difficult to convey to others. Even as an adult, I pondered if … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Saying Sorry is Not Enough
It’s easy to apologize to God for past sins or evil actions; and promise not to take part in these actions. Even promising not to be angry with others is often a goal that many of us have, but is … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Changing From Within
I once thoughts that I could change the behavior of other people, or at the least prevent them from doing what I thought was not normal or proper. To my chagrin, all my efforts to accomplish this usually resulted in … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Just Thinking about Religion
In our religion, God tells us that all mankind, or personkind will eventually be saved. But I find it difficult to believe because of so much hate in the world. How can peoplekind begin to get along with each other? … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Understanding the Soul to Understand God
God wants us to understand the soul. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who understands the soul (heart/spirit). (Ofudesaki 1-1) Why does God want us to understand the soul? It is because our … Continue reading