00:20hello fellow internet users i would like to continue with this information video about
00:28sukyo mahikari today i would like to introduce you to another important topic
00:34towards the dawn of a spiritual civilization
00:48humanity is being guided in the direction of establishing a god-centered civilization
00:53a civilization in which the vertical the spiritual energy of fire and the horizontal
01:01the spiritual energy of water will be harmoniously united in a cross
01:08people of all races need to unite and strive to overcome the challenges of our times
01:14and put all their energy into working towards the establishment of a spiritual civilization
01:20the founder koutama okada proclaimed that now was the time to renew religion medicine and philosophy
01:31the task of the present age is to carry out a renaissance of civilization
01:39indeed we are now being given a last chance to carry out a religious renaissance
01:47the word renaissance means rebirth or revival
01:52the european renaissance began in italy in the 13th century
01:56and spread throughout europe lasting until the 15th century
02:02christian civilization of the medieval period had come to a dead end
02:06impelling thinkers of the renaissance to look for new pathways
02:12they avidly read the classics of greek and roman literature
02:16and this inspired them to carry out a renewal in learning
02:20politics art and religion
02:24this period witnessed the rise of humanism
02:27a renewed emphasis on human form in art
02:32and a flowering of learning
02:35the accomplishments of the renaissance served as a bridge between medieval and modern civilization
02:42so in that sense our time can also be thought of as a period of religious renaissance
02:49or religious reformation
02:51we need to cultivate a spirit of unity and promote a true renaissance of religion
02:58and the best way to do this is to encourage people to participate in what is called the grand divine
03:05plan
03:07all true people of religion should strive to make the 21st century a truly holy one
03:15we need to bring humanity back to the garden of eden
03:19and to help revive people as true children of god
03:24we should never forget that the true purpose of religion is to save the soul through the art of salvation
03:33the times we live in are so severe
03:36that it will no longer be possible for us to attain personal happiness
03:41if we do not also work to promote the happiness of others
03:45and the well-being of the planet
03:49it is only natural that we should pursue happiness for ourselves and for our families
03:54but this is not enough
03:57we also need to strive to bring salvation to our fellow human beings
04:06we need to work to save the earth
04:10the role of Sukyo Mahi Kari is not simply to bring one more religion into history
04:16but to transcend the traditional concept of religion
04:21indeed
04:22the mission of Sukyo Mahi Kari is to promote unity among the great religions of the world
04:29thank you very much
