Religion is essential for true democracy.

The basis of human rights lies in the idea of 'human beings, children of God.'

The spread of the philosophy of Happy Science in China means, ultimately, that it will have to recognize 'freedom of religion.'

'Freedom of religion' and 'freedom of belief' are, in fact, the foundation of democracy, and without them, democracy cannot exist.

If one considers humans to be 'the same as objects or machines,' then the value of humans is fundamentally the same as that of dirt or stones, and there is no dignity. Humans are precious precisely because they are children of the Buddha and children of God.

That is the true meaning of 'human rights' in democracy. Because humans are children of the Buddha and children of God, we must cherish human rights.

The source of democracy lies in the 'equality' of souls.

If we explore the fundamentals of democracy, we find that it is a principle of salvation, a principle of courage for many people, and also a principle of prosperity that arises when those who are given courage seize new opportunities and strive. That is the source of democracy. The equality taught by the Buddha is about this. Religion teaches that at the starting point of the soul, in the light of that soul, everyone is a diamond.

Of course, through many reincarnations in the past, there may be differences in the size of the vessel of the soul. There may also be strengths and weaknesses. There may be differences in form. However, regardless of how those forms differ, how sizes differ, or how the current brightness differs, religion teaches that every person's soul is a diamond. That is why it teaches to polish this jewel-like light, the light of diamonds, according to each vessel and environment. This is the fundamental 'equality.'

Religion produces the 'bearers of democracy.'

I believe that the people who should be the central bearers of democracy must be 'thinking people.' They must be 'thinking people.'

This may be a neologism, but it could be called 'Thinkable Man.' I believe that democratic outcomes must be woven by 'human beings who can think.'

I think that the existence of such 'Thinkable Men' gives meaning to the media providing diverse information. (Omitted)

Recognizing the diversity of religion encourages individuals to cultivate their character, deepen their education, and elevate their spiritual level, thus producing many 'Thinkable Men' as mentioned earlier.

Religion and academia can cooperate to create many 'human beings who can think.' This will lead to the birth of 'free people.'

The numerous 'free people' that emerge will not fit into a national structure that imposes a one-party dictatorship ideology of 'just obey,' but creating such people will likely lead to the emergence of many future leaders.

When the powerful lose their religiosity, the people become 'machines.'

The reason totalitarian states arise is that the rulers of that country have lost their religiosity. Because they have lost their religiosity, the people are oppressed and suffer.

If the rulers truly believe in God and Buddha and believe that 'the people have Buddha-nature and divinity,' it would not be like that. However, if they hold a materialistic view, that is, 'this world is the only world that exists,' the rulers will seek the highest power, and as a result, people will be treated as 'parts of a machine.'

In other words, the people are only allowed to exist as 'machines' that serve the rulers, and if they do not, they will be repressed, purged, or killed.

The steering of the country is a very significant issue, and often, without realizing it, it tends to head in that direction.

Democratic countries also need a mindset to regulate their own corruption and decadence.

Even among democratic countries, I think there is a need for a certain mindset to regulate things that lead to their own corruption and decadence.

Within liberalism, there are also things that can lead to mere corruption, so it might be better to be a little cautious. 'The freedom to corrupt' can also create demons, so among those who hold the values referred to as the West, there is a need for 'something to regulate themselves' and a mindset that feels a 'sense of responsibility towards society' or 'a sense of responsibility for human happiness.'

Therefore, religiously, no matter how much the church says it 'believes in Christianity,' I think it must be reflected in some way on the earth.

When materialism and democracy combine, 'communism' is born.

Tocqueville strongly states that 'religion may seem to conflict with freedom at first glance, but that is not the case. The recognition of inner freedom greatly enhances human value and cognitive ability, providing the power to prevent human degradation.' (Omitted)

Tocqueville seems to have foreseen that 'later, when Marxism spreads and materialism and democracy combine, communism will emerge. Such an era will come.'

Materialistic communism, in a sense, claims to advocate 'democracy.' However, it is a democracy that seeks only the equality of results in this world. In other words, it uses the justification of 'rationalizing jealousy towards the wealthy and successful and dragging them down to equality.' (Omitted)

And although it was supposed to be 'equality,' eventually, leaders will be needed, and thus, leaders and those who protect them will emerge. In the end, bureaucracy will be established, and dictators will arise on top of that. This is the flow of communism.