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A 1994 Sermon on Religion

A 1994 Sermon on Religion This channel was generated using Google Notebook LM from Ryuho Okawa's sermon collection. Life, Mind, and the Afterlife What is a human being? What is the mind? What is the soul? What exactly is life? This channel provides clues to these questions. February 6, 1994: The Age of Religious Choice 1. The Contemporary Crisis and a Spiritual View of Life The speaker emphasizes that Happy Science's activities are not merely a cultural phenomenon, but a serious effort to save humanity. Spiritual Truth: Humans are essentially "spiritual beings," not physical bodies, and heaven and hell after death truly exist. Whether or not one believes in the correct religion (teachings derived from gods and Buddhas) while alive determines one's destination after death. Contemporary Crisis: The end of the 20th century is a terrifying time, marked by a "selection of humanity" similar to Noah's Ark. God has given humanity freedom, but they are being tested on how they use that freedom—choosing hope or destruction. 2. The Historical Structure of Religious Conflict: "What Comes Before" and "What Comes After" The cause of the constant religious wars and hatred throughout human history is analyzed as a rejection of old teachings by new ones. Repetition of Patterns: God sends "angels of light" in each era and region, but earlier religions refuse to acknowledge the new ones that arrive later. Judaism and Jesus: The Jews expected a "Messiah" (the anointed one) as an "earthly king (warrior)" who would liberate them from Roman rule. As a result, they did not recognize Jesus, who preached a spiritual "Kingdom of God" and was crucified, as the Messiah. Christianity and Islam: Muhammad recognized Moses and Jesus, but Christians and Jews rejected him, regarding him as a false god. Misconceptions about Monotheism: The teaching that "there is only one God" has led to an exclusive mentality that "any god other than one's own is false," which has been the cause of war. However, the Old Testament actually features two different gods, "Yahweh" and "Elohim," and the Quran also refers to Allah as "we" (plural). The truth is that there are many guiding spirits in the spirit world, each with their own role to play. 3. El Cantare's Lineage and Forms of Religion The speaker argues that the plan of a central guiding spirit (El Cantare) can be found in the traditions of Hermes in Greece, Thoth (Hermes Trismegistus) in Egypt, and Shakyamuni (Buddha) in India. He also explains that religions can be broadly divided into two types. Religions of Enlightenment (Self-Power): Teachings aimed at self-transformation, preached in times of high cultural standard and peace (e.g., the Buddhism of Shakyamuni, Confucius). Religions of Salvation (Other-Power): Teachings emphasizing salvation through faith, preached in times of frequent disasters, epidemics, and social turmoil (e.g., Christianity, Pure Land Buddhism). 4. Religious Tolerance and Guidance for the Future These teachings advocate tolerance of different religions in order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. The Tragedy of Marcus Aurelius: Even the philosopher Marcus Aurelius, known as the "Wise Emperor," made the mistake of persecuting Christianity. It is extremely difficult to determine what is orthodox and what is heretical. Cycle of Persecution: After Christianity was once persecuted and became the state religion of Rome, it destroyed the Roman and Greek gods and turned to persecution. He also points out that Christianity's separation of "secular authority" and "religion" ("to Caesar what is Caesar") is the reason religions are unable to stop wars waged by secular kings. Conclusion: The Path to a World Religion Happy Science does not contradict existing religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam; rather, it is a universal teaching (Global Buddhism) that unifies them. Acceptance of Diversity: Rather than being trapped by religious differences, we must find common ground with the "God's plan" that lies beneath them. Eternal Battle: Without rejecting the gods of Japan or indigenous religions around the world, Happy Science concludes that its future mission is to overcome all differences and spread the truth that "humanity is one" to the world. "The Age of Religious Choice" Chapter 6: The Age of Religious Choice 1. The Two Premise of Happy Science's Activities 2. The Causes of the Conflict between Old and New Religions 3. The Problems of Monotheism 4. "Religion of Enlightenment" and "Religion of Salvation" 5. Overcoming Religious Differences is the Greatest Challenge for Humanity 6. Establishing the Global Truth of Buddhism https://www.irhpress.co.jp/products/d... https://happy-science.jp https://happy-science.org/en/activities/