The true purpose of religion is not to give sermons on difficult theories or philosophies; it is to help people become moral and virtuous individuals. However, in the Analects of Confucius we find the teaching that speaking is easy but taking action is difficult. This is absolutely true.
Most people believe they cannot achieve their goals of becoming great, attaining financial success or succeeding in their careers through good deeds alone. They believe it is inevitable that they commit some bad deeds as well. They also think that even in seeking pleasure, vice is more enjoyable than wholesome activity.
This way of thinking has continued for so long that it has become a kind of worldly wisdom; it is considered a common-sense way of living. Since ancient times, mankind has tried to correct these ideas by means of laws, moral education and the like, but with very little success.
This is where religion comes in, but whether a religion can be effective or not depends entirely on how much power it has. The reason is that one which lacks power cannot conquer evil. This is also a reason why followers of some religions fail to overcome the temptation to commit evil.
There must arise a religion which has the power to conquer evil. Only in this way can a better society and a happier world be realized. This is what is meant by the words in the title, “Faith Means Justice.”
