Tag Archives: religion
The Future Health Care in America
Today, the policy is political correctness. Being right or honest does not matter. One only has to be polite and be pretentious so as not to hurt the feelings of a group or faction. This is noticeable in politics and … Continue reading
The Cause of Global Warming
This morning I awoke to the sound of thunder and flash of lightning; as it shook the house, I cowered under my sheets. I imagined the Greek God Zeus throwing his lightning rods toward earth. I then recollected a verse … Continue reading
God’s Anger
This morning I awoke to the sound of thunder and flash of lightning; as it shook the house, I cowered under my sheets. I imagined the Greek God Zeus throwing his lightning rods toward earth. I then recollected a verse … Continue reading
A Topic Difficult to Comprehend
In religious literature the words heart and mind is often interchanged. There are phrases like purification of the mind, or the purification of the heart. But are the mind and the heart synonyms? Some believe that the soul is what … Continue reading
We Are Not Animals
Animals depend on their innate instincts for survival. These instincts, or traits are similar to greed, arrogance, and self love. These instincts provide each species the ability to survive. You will never see one species befriending another species in nature. … Continue reading
Summary of the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki)
God created mankind to live a joyous life. The reason God began human beings was the desire to see you lead a joyous life. 14-25 God announced this truth at a preordained time (1838) and place (where mankind was … Continue reading
The Prayer to Save All Mankind
How do we find joy in this world? It is obvious that power or money does not deliver us lasting joy. We read tragedies and misfortunes about the rich and famous. Can alcohol or drugs produce joy? We see the … Continue reading
The Fly on the Wall
Sometimes, it feels good to just see and let your senses take over you, without letting your thoughts interfere; without self-love, arrogance, and greed. Like a fly on the wall, just observing, taking in what others are saying, breathing in … Continue reading
Seek the Origin
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we are encouraged to seek the “ Origin”. Why is this Origin so important? The salmon returning to its birthplace, the adopted child seeking his natural parents, the naturalized citizen rooting for his or … Continue reading
The Universe is God
In the beginning was God (Universe) by himself. God felt alone, so he said let there be man. How would he create such a complex being? He took from the muddy oceans of the earth, the instruments of human creation; … Continue reading