No 946 of Living Life Series 1
The good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 said in 1969, "..., I shall not attempt to establish any new religion, cult or organisation. But I shall rekindle and re-invigorate the lost original basic teachings of religions. This will instill a better understanding in them."
This sums up the purpose of his descent in 1969. He wants people to know their religions better by knowing the common basic teachings of religions present even during the lifetimes of the founders.
As all religions are based on the same basics but elaborated differently to suit the needs of the culture and the times, it is not right to say that one is better than the other or to say that one is not right on this or that point.
The good lord said, "... it must be realized that the fundamentals of all religions and sects remain the same and enduring, because all originate from the same source -- GOD. Thus, when I deliver the GOD knowledge (Jade Emperor's teachings tau-li or tou-li), I shall neither comment (e.g. critique, judge) on existing religion nor commend (e.g. favor, prefer, highlight, be selective, be bias) any as the special one. All are unique and serve the divine plan in their respective way."
Instead of focusing on the differences and end up lost and troubled, men must see the inner basic truth common to all religions. Only then will men be able to understand the oneness of religions and why there are differences.
As all religions are based on the same basics but elaborated differently to suit the needs of the culture and the times, it is not right to say that one is better than the other or to say that one is not right on this or that point.
The good lord said, "... it must be realized that the fundamentals of all religions and sects remain the same and enduring, because all originate from the same source -- GOD. Thus, when I deliver the GOD knowledge (Jade Emperor's teachings tau-li or tou-li), I shall neither comment (e.g. critique, judge) on existing religion nor commend (e.g. favor, prefer, highlight, be selective, be bias) any as the special one. All are unique and serve the divine plan in their respective way."
Instead of focusing on the differences and end up lost and troubled, men must see the inner basic truth common to all religions. Only then will men be able to understand the oneness of religions and why there are differences.
The good lord adds, "I want to turn man's mind away from being clouded by sectarian differences, so that man sees with clarity the truth in life. Man must cultivate insight on inner truth aspects that are common to and the basis of all faiths."
"Every saint and prophet considered the times, the circumstances and the prevailing mentality of the people before delivering appropriate sermon. Every saint or prophet would deliver doctrines in the format and style best suited to the prevailing times, people and needs during their times as men." Perhaps this sums up why religions must have differences though the basic teachings are same.
God is all knowing and consider the needs of peoples in different regions and eras. Religions need to be as different as the peoples in different regions and eras.
"Every saint and prophet considered the times, the circumstances and the prevailing mentality of the people before delivering appropriate sermon. Every saint or prophet would deliver doctrines in the format and style best suited to the prevailing times, people and needs during their times as men." Perhaps this sums up why religions must have differences though the basic teachings are same.
God is all knowing and consider the needs of peoples in different regions and eras. Religions need to be as different as the peoples in different regions and eras.