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Sufferings

It is indisputable that we all suffer to some extent in our lives. From the standpoint of causality, this means that we have all sinned in our past (including previous lives). The law of causality states that good thoughts and … Continue reading →

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We Have Sinned

In the majority of religion, one must believe in an ideology or belief before their initiation of salvation.   In Roman 3:23, it says for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. In the Tip of the … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Cause

The occurrence of skin cancer is on the rise. Scientists believe that over exposure to sun light and sun tanning light is the cause of the increase. Yet many people, especially teenagers avoid the warnings, and take the risk of … Continue reading →

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The Understanding of Causality

It has been recently cited that one third of the families in America may incur abusive relationships.  In many parts of the world, females are still considered second-class citizen. Racial and religious tensions still exist in this country, and the … Continue reading →

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The Narrow and Broad Paths

In most religion, there is a path or steps that is recommended to gain salvation. This may involve religious rituals, prayers, or declarations. In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), it is recommended that we first understand causality in order to … Continue reading →

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A World Constructed on Reason

We human beings are blessed with the cognitive abilities of reasoning. The occurrences in the universe can be usually explained by this cognitive ability. For example we know that the sun rises and falls daily due to the rotation of … Continue reading →

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Evil People

What kind of beliefs do people that cause sufferings in this world have? What religions are they affiliated with? The recent chemical annihilation of innocent children and the past history of genocide of the Nazi regime represent mankind at its … Continue reading →

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The Life of Pi

In the story the Life of Pi,  Pi gets alarmingly close to a tiger when his father pulls him away from the cage. Pi argues that on staring at the creature’s eye, he saw the soul. But his father angrily … Continue reading →

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Causality

How do we explain suffering? Why do some people live an apparent happy life, while others suffer? Some call this fate. Something that is unexplainable. Others believe that suffering is God’s punishment for the sins committed. This seems to be … Continue reading →

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God’s Love

Does God favor a special people, religion or government? In the Tip of the Writing Brush is the following: All children in the world are equally dear to me. Though there is no discrimination whatsoever. 15-69 It is with the … Continue reading →

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