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Illness as God’s Guidance?

What does illness tell us? If severe, it makes us helpless, relying on others to keep us alive. It makes us realize that we do not have control over our bodies. Our expensive homes, and the superfluous accessories do not … Continue reading

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What is more important?

Laws and policies are very important for society. Without them, there will be disorganization and chaos. But with any organization structure, freedom and personal liberty may be hindered. Sometimes these laws and policies conflict with our religious beliefs. Some because … Continue reading

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Are We Going in the Right Direction?

How does God show us that we are going in the right direction? Does he give us some sort of sign? Yesterday, when the Pope was selected, Florida residents thought they saw an image of an angel in the clouds.  … Continue reading

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Where are the Miracles?

What makes people have faith in God. Is it a prophecy that comes true, or is it a miracle that occurs or has occurred that makes us believe? Suppose Jesus did not heal and cure the sick, but only spread … Continue reading

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God’s Special Guidance

The hypothesis that every action or thought has an effect in the future is difficult to prove.  If the effect of our actions or thoughts occurs immediately, the relationship would be easy to understand. But the delay may be prolonged,  … Continue reading

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Why Does a Baby Cry?

The previous post we talked about cause and effect or causality.  Their are many skeptics on the subject of cause and effect since the time lapse between the two may be too  prolonged for many of us to make a relationship.  The … Continue reading

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Distorted Mirror Revisited

What does a distorted mirror have to do with religion?  In the Tip of the Writing Brush, God throughout the sacred book, tells us that we do not understand the teaching.  For example, verse III-50 Though I have gathered many … Continue reading

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The Monthly Period is the Flower

  Since the beginning of time, females have been mistakenly considered second class citizens. Even today, females are considered inferior to their male counterparts in many parts of the world.  In our country, it was not until the nineteen century, … Continue reading

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Adorn the Mind

We believe that the mind is our to use as we please, but the body is borrowed from God.  As any thing borrowed, we must take care of it, and eventually return it with its normal wear and tear.  It … Continue reading

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Forgiveness

What is the hardest thing for a human being to do? Some world say it is to apologize. But I would say it is to forgive someone. Why is forgiveness so difficult for human beings? To forgive someone requires one … Continue reading

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