all came from the same origin,” says
Utebi. “The only difference is that when
Jesus and Muhammad came down to
earth, the time, place, and culture were
totally different. Those teachings do not
speak as clearly to modern society
anymore. But if we can understand each
other and be more open-minded about
our differences, there is no reason for us
to fight.”
Today there are over 500 Happy Science
temples all over the world and over
10,000 missionary houses. Outreach to
local communities by members
depends on local needs, but often
includes the support of schools and
donation of textbooks to small villages
that can’t afford them. As well, Happy
Science and its members are well
known for providing global relief
following earthquakes, hurricanes and
other natural disasters.
“I know it may not happen in the next 10
or 20 years,” says Utebi, “but we believe
Happy Science is going to become one
of the major religions on earth in
decades to come...”
Coming to North America this fall, the
Japanese spiritual film Immortal Hero,
is based on the true story of Ryuho
Okawa, the best-selling author and
global visionary, renowned spiritual
leader, and Founder and CEO of Happy
Science. Okawa suffered complete heart
failure, yet literally came back to life
through the force of his own mind and
will in order to complete his mission on
Earth to help uplift humanity. Since
then, his life and his works have
inspired millions. A VOD Release will be
available early 2020, for more
information visit www.immortal-
hero.com.
About Author
Cate Montana is the author of
The E Word: Ego,
Enlightenment & Other
Essentials, and Unearthing
Venus: My Search for the
Woman Within. Her first novel,
a spiritual love story titled
Apollo & Me, just came out this
year. She is also a writing coach
and editor and lives on the
island of Maui.
www.catemontana.com
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