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About Shinto, Japan's native religion ... In the Meiji Period, Shinto was made Japan's state religion. Shinto priests became state officials, important shrines started to received governmental funding, Japan's creation myths were used to foster an emperor cult, and efforts were made to separate and emancipate Shinto...
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www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html
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Shinto Religion of Japa ... Shinto is the traditional, indigenous Japanese religion. Buddhism, also practiced by nearly all Japanese, did not arrive until around 650AD. ... Shinto is centered on `KAMI' (innumerable gods or spirits) of places, families, communities who interact with us. Kami are:
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www.cs.indiana.edu/~port/teach/relg/shinto.sketch.html
www.cs.indiana.edu/~port/teach/relg/shinto.sketch.html
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japanese religion of shinto ... These four forms are closely linked. Shinto is a tolerant religion which accepts the validity of other religions. It is common for a believer to pay respects to other religions, their practices and objects ... Many texts are valued in the Shinto religion. Most date from the 8th century CE:
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www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
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Shinto has no known founder or single sacred scripture. ... Shinto is wholly devoted to life in this world and emphasises man's essential goodness. ... Have your say on the Religion & Ethics Message Boards »...
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www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/
www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/
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An introduction to Shinto, the indigenous Japanese religion. ... Religion; Shinto | Buddhism | Others | Superstitions | Shrines | Temples | Zen Gardens; Politics; Government | Parties | Prime Ministers...
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www.japan-zone.com/omnibus/shinto.shtml
www.japan-zone.com/omnibus/shinto.shtml
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When Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century, it started to have an effect on the Shinto beliefs, and vise versa. ... The Shinto religion doesn't have any official sacred scriptures. Instead of emphasizing moral commandments, Shinto focuses on ritual purity and cleanliness in dealing with the kami.
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www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/religion.htm
www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/religion.htm
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From the beginning Shinto was a religion of military groups living in spartan surroundings. A rich mythology exists in Shinto, and it is one that expresses an upbeat and optimistic view of life. ... You Are At: AllSands Home > History > People > Shinto religion...
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www.allsands.com/History/People/shintoreligion_wxv_gn.h...
www.allsands.com/History/People/shintoreligion_wxv_gn.htm
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According to the Kojiki, the mythological chronology of Japan, the gods of the Shinto religion are believed to have created Japan as their image of paradise on earth, and the ruler of Japan, the Emperor, is a direct descendent of the Sun-goddess Amaterasu.
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www.trincoll.edu/zines/tj/tj4.4.96/articles/cover.html
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