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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 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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Might is not always right

There are some people in the world that believe that the more members they have or the more they conquer, the more they are on the right side, or on God’s side. Examples include the Crusades, the Axis attempt of … Continue reading

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The Potential To Be Happy

As human beings we all have the potential to be happy. It is like our bodies were created to be happy. But what has gone wrong?  As we go through life or lives if one believes in reincarnation,  this potential … Continue reading

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Are our lives better now than 20 years ago?

In a study published by the American Psychological Association, since the Baby Boomer generation, there has been a significant decline among young Americans in political participation, concern for others and interest in saving the environment, according to a new study … Continue reading

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Causality (karma, innen)

The concept of causality or cause and effect is an interesting concept. Good thoughts and actions result in a joyous life, and evil thoughts and actions result in suffering in the future. But usually the effect of the cause is … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance

The following is a verse from the Tip of the Writing Brush: Day by day, disorders will come to your bodies. Ponder over it! God is informing you of your mistaken minds. 4-42 What does this mean? The law of  … Continue reading

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Signs from heaven

Everyone sometimes wants a sign from the heavens if they are on the right path in their chosen religion. These signs could be appearances of religious figures on objects like buildings. It can be dreams that give you hope. It … Continue reading

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Signs from God.

Everyone sometimes wants a sign from God if they are on the right path. What could these signs be? Like a rainbow, like a butterfly, like a figure formed from a  cloud, an unexpected pleasant surprise, a promotion or raise, … Continue reading

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A Special Prayer

Many religions have primary prayer. We also have a special prayer Evil sweeping, save them please. Universal Saving God. Evil refers to arrogance, greed, and self love Them refers to the people that are not familiar with our teaching. The … Continue reading

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