Great Construction

Something Above Religion and Science

    Upon close examination, various defects can be found in contemporary civilization, and the most fundamental one is the way of thinking about science. As common wisdom holds, aside from religionists, most people are intransigent believers in the supremacy of science and are completely convinced that any problem can be solved through science. There are, however, a great number of problems that cannot be handled with science, but for those whose consciousness is so completely imbued with the invincibility of science, nothing but science comes into view. This situation has come about because the low level of the present culture is not perceived, and the eyes of people are so dazzled by science that they do not realize their lack of awareness.
     On this point, I shall critique in terms as easy as possible to understand the overall condition of civilization. The general common sense is for most people to seek in religion that which science cannot resolve, but not few either are those issues that religion cannot resolve, so a great number of individuals are trapped in the illusion that these issues can only be addressed by science. The truth of the matter is that both science and religion have power to a certain degree, but there exists the problem that neither one has enough strength to resolve all issues. Of all these unresolved issues, greatest are probably the three problems of conflict, disease, and crime. Well known is that for thousands of years humanity has utilized knowledge and striven to resolve these problems, but no prospect appears in sight. When viewed in this way, unless there appears some kind of X that transcends both present-day science and religion, resolution of these problems will be impossible. Does humanity have to forever be wrapped in illusion, continuing fruitless effort? Certainly not. That X has appeared and is now illuminating the world. Do not be surprised, but that X is World Messianity, humanity’s long-awaited light from the East.
     This is why World Messianity continues to save many unfortunate individuals with power to cure diseases unprecedented in the world today. Individuals who have become followers of World Messianity have been made healthy, have become incapable of committing crime, and even posses the power to exterminate conflict. These benefits are now being clearly shown through demonstrable facts. It is only natural that in time these facts will gain the attention of the world. This power has not appeared on this earth until today. As shown in the title, this power is something above science and religion. However, both science and religion are included as one part of this something and are utilized in affairs and matters as occasions demand.
     Due to its unprecedented birth, World Messianity is such a great mystery that it cannot be understood with the present level of knowledge. If I were to give a name to this mystery, I would call it messianic power. Wielding this messianic power, World Messianity is advancing the task of saving the world and humanity. It future activities deserve attention.

Eikô, Issue 197, February 25, 1953
 translation by cynndd