Tag Archives: religion
Believing in the Origin
If someone asks what makes your religion so special, what would you say? What separates your religion from all the others? In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we believe that God created mankind to live a joyous life. It is … Continue reading
The Ultimate Truth
All religions profess that they have God’s truth. But what is God’s truth? In the Heaven’s Truth (Tenrikyo) religion, we must first believe from our hearts that all mankind was created to live a joyous life. This truth, gives us … Continue reading
True Joy
There are two types of joy. There is joy created by selfishness, and there is joy created by bringing happiness to others. The following is a quote from the Osashizu December 11, 1897: There is God-guided joy and self-serving joy. … Continue reading
Be Spirited
A new survey says that 13% of the American population is on anti-depressant medication. This is an astounding number of people who are chronically depressed. Many of us go through temporary depressions from a loss of a love one, divorce, … Continue reading
The Root of Cancer/revised
We have almost eliminated smallpox, and other plagues that disseminated the world in the past. Yet we still have diseases that shorten the lives of millions of people on this earth. With billions of dollars and years of research, we … Continue reading
The Root of Cancer
Advances in science and the medical field have improved the quality of life for many. We have almost eliminated smallpox, and other plagues that disseminated the world in the past. Yet we still have diseases that shorten the lives of … Continue reading
Blind faith
In this world, there are many that are adamant on their beliefs concerning religion. Even from the same religion, there are people that interpret the teachings differently, and have their own beliefs. Because of their stubborn and unwavering faith, it … Continue reading
The law of “Cause and Effect”
It is difficult to believe that most people in this country do not believe in the law of “cause and effect”. Good thoughts and actions result in joy, and bad thoughts (greed, arrogance, and self love) thoughts and actions result … Continue reading
The Beatles and Heaven’s Truth Church
Last night I was listening to a collection of songs by the Beatles when a few of the lyrics caught my attention. Usually I don’t pay attention to the words, and listen only to the music. Does the following lyrics … Continue reading
Finding Enlightenment
Today I was surfing the web on religion when I came upon a religious sect called Soka Gakkai. It is derived from Buddhism. To my ignorance, I was not aware of some of the teachings of Buddhism, or the teachings … Continue reading