In fact, Shintoism only received its name in the sixth century due to people needing to separate the religion from Buddhism and Confucianism.
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are some religions around the world that tend to “hog the spotlight” when it
comes to general awareness. Chri…
Religion can take on many forms. Our ancestors worshiped one god, many gods, royalty, and even nature itself. As Japan’s oldest faith, Shinto plays an important role in the nation’s history. It’s a journey from folk spirituality to imperial religion to a…
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Examining this custom of household altars reveals some fascinating common elements and key differences within each culture.
Ancestral altars in Chinese households, shrines in Hindu homes, family altars in Christian dwellings, and worship spaces in Wiccan households…