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Rationality in Religion

     When undertaking a critique of a religion, as a way to rely on the simplest standard for determining whether a religion is correct or not correct, it will not be a mistake to distinguish whether or not the religion has rationality. On this point, religions that emphasize spiritual possession do possess a certain degree of danger. That is not to say however that all religions with an emphasis on spiritual possession are bad. It is a fact that many of the founders and personages of the great religions of today were involved in spiritual possession. Still, in instances of spiritual possession, as there are differences between good and bad, in order to distinguish the good from the bad, exercising common sense is best.

 Hikari, Issue 19, July 23, 1949
translated by cynndd

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“Shûkyô no Gôrisei” has previously appeared in translation. The citation is given below for reference.  

“How Rational Is a Religion?” Foundation of Paradise, 1984, page 148.