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Question 42: WHY DO PEOPLE CREATE DEITIES TO WORSHIP?
Answer: Humans are highly intelligent and capable of creating a wide range of things, from those that are beneath them to those that are greater than themselves. For example, a poor writer might create a wealthy character, vastly different from himself. Throughout human history, there have been times when Saints appeared among people, leaving behind…
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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?
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…
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Question 40: IN THE HIGHER REALMS, DO THE DEITIES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS KNOW EACH OTHER?
Answer: Most deities are created by human imagination, so followers often do not have a clear understanding of what these deities are truly like and simply believe what they have been told. Each religion has its own deities due to the differing perspectives of its religious leaders. If these leaders achieve enlightenment and can perceive…
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Question 39: WHEN SOMEONE FACES DIFFICULTIES AND PRAYS FOR HELP, IS THIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF KARMA?
Answer: The Law of Karma is strict, yet it also allows for flexibility. For instance, if a person faces a bad karmic consequence, such as an accident, and prays to deities for protection, the deities can intervene: If the person in trouble has a sincere heart and has done good deeds, the deities may use…
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Question 38: HOW ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER RELIGIONS WHO WORSHIP THEIR DEITIES? WHAT KIND OF MERIT DO THEY GAIN?
Answer: This depends on the nature of the deity in that religion. If the deity is an Enlightened One, then revering them can bring great merit. However, if the deity does not possess qualities of enlightenment, then worship may not result in as much merit as expected. Many followers believe that their deities reside in…
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Question 37: ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF KARMA, WHAT CAN ONE DO TO QUICKLY GAIN GREAT MERIT?
Answer: The greatest merit comes from guiding, supporting, and helping sentient beings in their spiritual practice to achieve enlightenment. However, to become a master with enough virtue and wisdom to instruct others, one must already have accumulated substantial merit in the past, so it is not easy to quickly achieve such great merit. A bit…
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