Tag Archives: reincarnation
Tenrikyo /God’s Library
In science, for every action, there is a reaction, but sometimes not an immediate reaction. In Religion, we sow what we have planted; but again not an immediate consequence. Time is the factor, which clouds our perception of cause and … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /What Prayer Works
Does prayer work? It seems like if someone were to set out on research project to find out if prayer works, they would find out that the majority of times prayer will not bring upon what we have requested. Imagine … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Most Evil Sin
What is the worst sin? I would say arrogance is the most evil sin. I define arrogance as: A way of thinking that one’s view is correct, relevant or irrelevant of any information that is present. This thinking results in … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /What Happens to Corrupt People?
Why do the corrupt people appear to always get away, like politicians, dictators, and sometimes-religious leaders? For example, one of the candidates was found to have used her e-mail on an insecure site, jeopardizing the security of the nation. This … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Is Wealth and Power Compatible With God?
Someone once told me that we couldn’t be like the prophets, and give all our possessions away to be saved. Possession and wealth are not important to God, but are important to the selfish person. It is joy and happiness … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Who Put the Fertilizer in the Church?
God descended from Heaven, and gave us the ingredient to live a joyous life; be good, and one will have joy and be bad and one will suffer. This is a simple concept. But God also said that true joy … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Path of Joy
Some one once asked me what makes my religion so different from other religions. At that time I could not come up with an answer. Today upon reflection, I can say confidently that our religion teaches that an individual has … Continue reading
Sharing the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki)
How many times has God contacted mankind? Our sacred books tell us that God has entered individuals to teach them about God’s truths. But for these special selected individual, what they say, what is derived from God, and what comes … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Power of Fear in our Churches
What is the main factor which determines the conversion of person to a religion? I believe it is fear. Some would say it is love of God that makes a person lean toward a particular religion, but I believe that … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How to Feel Good
What is it that we all seek in life? Sometimes we think if only I can have a perfect job, a perfect marriage, better health, more money, more influence, etc.…, will my life become more happy. But we know that … Continue reading