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神道 SHINTO
The Way of the Gods
Japan’s Indigenous
Religion
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Geography of Japan
Archipelago
Volcanoes
Mountainous
Oceans
Little Arable Land
Lacks Natural Resources
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Why Shintoism in Modern Japan?
1. Early Japanese lived isolated Clans Lived in Mountain Valleys
2. Each clan had its own kami
3. A kami is a nature deity or spirit
4. Creator Gods
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“Shinto has no
scripture and no
founder. In that sense,
we are different from
the major religions of
the world.”
Shinto priest Takashizu
Sato
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There are "Four Affirmations“
in Shinto Tradition and the family: The family is seen as the
main mechanism by which traditions are preserved. Their main celebrations relate to birth and marriage.
Love of nature: Nature is sacred; to be in contact with nature is to be close to the Gods. Natural objects are worshipped as sacred spirits.
Physical cleanliness: Followers of Shinto take baths, wash their hands, and rinse out their mouth often.
"Matsuri": The worship and honor given to the Kami and ancestral spirits.
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Shinto is not like
most religions.
No founder, written scriptures or
religious law.
Most Japanese citizens practice two
religions: Shinto and Buddhism.
Believers respect animals as
messengers of the gods.
“Mamori” are charms worn as an aid
in healing and protection.
An altar “kami-dana” is given a
central place in many homes.
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神 Kami Followers of Shinto
worship the spirits (or kami) that live in nature. Every part of nature
is thought to be animated by a spirit (god).
These gods are called kami.
They dwell in nature, but can protect people. They are seen as good; they help and protect people.
People pray to them and make offerings, such as wine, food, or incense.
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Kami play an important role in
life. The kami are consulted before important events.
Believers look into the Shinto calendar for a lucky day when all the gods will work in favor of the event.
Offerings are made at these events to bring good luck.
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The human problem
There is no sense of
original sin in Shinto (as
something inherited)
There is a sense of moral
evil (as opposed to
natural evil)
Evil is an intruder
from outside; it
does not belong
here