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Question 41: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THOSE WHO RELY ENTIRELY ON THEIR OWN MERIT?

Question 41: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THOSE WHO RELY ENTIRELY ON THEIR OWN MERIT?

Answer: Those who place their faith in divine intervention often exhibit an endearing humility, but they may not always discern between good and evil, just believing that any sin can be forgiven by the divine. In some cultures, even crime bosses devoutly worship and pray daily, seeking forgiveness and grace from the divine.

On the other hand, those who believe in the Law of Karma thoroughly consider the consequences of their actions, avoiding harm to others out of fear that it would return to them. However, if they solely rely on the Law of Karma and disregard Divine Beings, they may fall into the trap of arrogance and pride.

Overall, it is best to have both: belief in the Law of Karma and a willingness to pray and connect with the Divine Beings with reverence.

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JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…

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