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Shintoism

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" to be fully alive is to have an aesthetic perception of life because a major part of the worlds beauty lies in its often uns​peakable beauty"- yukitaka yamamoto.

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​Religious Issues                   
  • ​​1946 ~ didn't have freedom of separation
  • Shrine (yasukai shrine) shintos pay respect for the dead soldiers; Christians and Buddhists think it should be a National Institution.
  • *They found solutions to world issues:wanted to preserve the ways of life
  • Lacked the tradition of unchanging which often manifested disrespect for human race
  • Japanese education system emphasizes memorization rather than logical thinking for analysis.
  • *organized religious movement~influential
 ​Modern Day Issuses
   The world has many unresolved issues today, and many people have been unable to find a solution to those said issues. Some of these issuesd include pollution, hunger, overpopulation, etc. And if left unresolved, they may lead to even bigger problems in the future. The religion of Shintoism and its beliefs may be able to resolve the problem of pollution. Some types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, nuclear pollution, and many more. Shintoists believes in physical purity and cleanliness, and those beliefs encounter pollution. Shintoists try to prevent pollution, as they clean their cities to purity it. And tthus, reducing pollution in those cities. Another world issue is the damaging of nature and destruction of the habitats of animals. One of Shintoism's main principles is respecting and loving nature, whatever it may be. Following Shintoism will allow for others to learn to respect and preserve the wildlife as well as expanding their religion. This will lead to less ewnvironment harm and pollution, and will likely reduce the amount of pollution drastically.
Origins
  • There is no founder of Shintoism. Shintoists do not have a central leader, so instead each Shinto shrine is individually operated and is lead by a educated shinto priest (Shinshoku).
  • Shinto priests function in society is to ensure the continuance of a sturdy and strong relationship between the kami and the worshipper through offerings and summoning's of the kami. They also do rituals such as prayers and purtifications to keep away evil spirits. 
  • The main symbol of Shintoism is the Torii gate(red symbolic gate that divides the profane world and the spirit world). This symbol is used to represent this belief because the meaning of Torii and Shinto are both related to the idea of the spiritual world.
  • Shintoism did not spread to other regions and is specific to the country of Japan. This is because Shintoism is originated on the island of Japan, and teaches that the Japanese people and their land is superior to the rest of the world.
  • Shintoism originated in Japan during prehistoric times. Before this religion was named Shinotism, it was practiced without a name. 
  • In Shintoism, there is no single God or supreme being. They belive in kami, scared spirits which take the form of things and concepts important to life. For example, wind, rain, mountains, trees, rivers, and fertility. Shintoists view god and natureas one and gods were represented as guardians, giving life tips and helping with peoples living.
  • There were three categories of kami, one being abstract powers associated with nature, family, ancestors, and souls of the favorable deed. 
  • In Shintoism, there are no sacred scriptures like the Bible, so it doesn't have a clear holy text.
  • The Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, is considered Shinto's most important kami because it is said that she, along with her siblings created ancient Japan, by painting it into existence.​​
Beliefs
  • Pray at shrines, or kojiki
  • There are 11 rituals that are done, called saishi or omatsuri, in order to connect the worshippers with the spirits
  • Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun, is one of Shinto’s most revered kami
  • The shinshoku, or “priest”, does not lecture. Instead, they ensure the relationship between the kami and the worshippers.
  • Shinto followers believe that kami also exist as nature, not just as spirits
  • Shinto is centered around the concept of purity and musubi, or harmonizing power
  • Worshippers take part in oharae, or rituals of purification
  • Worshippers also stay away from tsumi, or things that would cause one to become impure (similar to sins)
  • Shintoism acknowledges that no one is perfect
  • Shinto emphasizes makoto - sincerity in the heart. Worshippers believe that being sincere is the start of all ethical thought and behaviors.​​​

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