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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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Help Others to ………
What is better? To be good because you think God will favor you, or to be good because it comes from your innermost heart. Some people believe that God will help them if they follow the doctrines of a religion. … Continue reading
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True Joy is ………..
What is joy? Is it joy when you eat a sumptuous feast, or when you are driving in that special car? These events do bring some happiness, but are they joy? But what happens when we over eat, or when … Continue reading
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The Cause, but where is the Effect?
Some people believe that whatever we say or do , as long as no one sees or hears it , it is all right. Is it proper to talk behind someone’s back? Is it all right to steal as long as … Continue reading
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I Think, therefore I am
“Cogito Ergo Sum” Sometimes I wonder when I die, do I just disappear from existence. Does my thought process end? The great philosopher Rene Descartes stated “Cogito Ergo Sum” (I think, therefore I am) to prove his existence. So … Continue reading
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Church Donations
Offerings, sometimes called sacrifices are a common way people express their gratitude in response to protection from a god or gods. Offerings can come in a variety of forms, from treasures such as gold and silver, to the fruits … Continue reading
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Sowing Seeds of Sincerity
I have always wondered about people who donate anomalously. Is their money or property tainted? Who won’t want a building or complex named after them after donating millions of dollars. Why won’t we want people seeing us donate to … Continue reading
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Arrogance
Sometime when I attend meetings, I get memory flashes of my high school biology teacher, Mr. Crough , a middle aged obese , and bald Biology teacher. I truly believe his goal each day was the find students who had not … 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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Maturing of the Child
Sometimes don’t you wonder why some people behave so badly? Why don’t they understand God’s teachings? Perhaps they do not know where to receive this truth? It is said that Oyasama taught the following over and over: “It is not … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 