1. THE MEANING OF THE WORD "RELIGION"

Religion, as the term is used in oriental thought, means the principled, fundamental teaching. It may be compared to the central wooden floor of a home. To use a different metaphor, in building a new home of the universe, religion is the providential foundation of the house, as the central beam. Therefore, if God is removed, the entire universe suddenly collapses completely. Therefore even if the land is leveled, the pillars raised, and everything provided, if the ridge beam, the central beam is not raised up, everything will come to naught. (102-230)