Tag Archives: religion
The Prayer to Save All Mankind
What do we want to happen to the evil people of the world? Most people would want them to be punished, banished, and even executed so they would not be able to hurt others. In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), … Continue reading
What is greed?
Let us look at greed. Religions have always advised us against greed. But what is greed? Is it wrong to work hard, and enjoy the benefits of this labor? Is it wrong to have millions in our investments? There is … Continue reading
We see, yet we do not see
Look at how causality is working in the world, and you will see the journey taken before. January 30, 1892 Instructions (Osashizu) Looking at the world today, we see joy and suffering. Is there a path to joy? Is there … Continue reading
Does your Religion have an answer?
Many people wonder why the promised time has not come. Why are our prayers not answered? From the earliest times, prophets and messengers have preached about the elimination of evil from our minds. These evils are said to be greed, … Continue reading
We all have sinned.
We hear of tragedies everyday, where innocent people are hurt or killed for no apparent reason. For some they may wonder if God exists, or if God cares. The religious would say that we should not question God’s will, and … Continue reading
Summary of the Tip of the Writing Brush
Most religious books are difficult to summarize due to their length, translation and interpretation that is required. Sometimes the purpose and meaning of these sacred books get lost due to these conditions. The following is my interpretation of the Tip … Continue reading
History Repeats Itself
History repeats itself is often quoted by historians. But why does history repeat itself, if we know the consequences of past actions? Let us take examples of a fictional character John Smith who is serving time in a county jail. … Continue reading
Laughter as the secret of happiness
Laughter may be the secret to happiness. I remember my dad when he would laugh and smile when he disagreed with me. Maybe it was an attempt to suppress his anger and disappointment. The act of laughter appears to cleanse … Continue reading
Sunny and Cloudy Days
What do we all seek as human beings, but yet have no idea of how to obtain or preserve it? It is the feeling of being spirited, where it feels good to be alive. In the Osashizu, there is the … Continue reading
The Original Causality
In many religions, there is a catastrophic ending to the world (Armageddon), but in the Heaven’s Truth Church, there is a guarantee of joy to the world. We believe that in the beginning, God saw the universe that he had … Continue reading