Japan : A Model of Peace and Positivity

has conclusively shown that humanity cannot exist without a belief in God or religion (Encyclopaedia Britannica, Vol. 15, p. 628) Edmund Burke succinctly summarized this idea, saying, “Man is by his constitution a religious animal.” This is why modern humanity, driven by its intrinsic nature, is in search of a genuine, true God that can fulfil the profound needs of the human soul. SIGNS OF GOD The creations themselves bear witness to their Creator. To those with the vision to perceive, every sight prompts the declaration, “Surely, this is made by God. No one else can create it.” On the 7th of September 1984, I stood in front of a tree in a mountainous area of Africa. This tree was new to me; I had never seen such a tree before. The tree seemed to be a sign of God in its entirety. Everything about it struck me as extraordinary: its delicate flower, its carved fruit, and the mathematically crafted leaves all cried out that they had not come into existence by themselves but that a Creator had made them. Every tree in this world is a testament to God’s craftsmanship. However, this particular tree made a special impression on me since it was the first time I had encountered it. As I looked at this strange and beautiful tree in Africa, I spontaneously exclaimed, “It seems that for everything