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Shinto Japan’s Ancient Religion

Discover the ancient religion of Shinto in Japan, a polytheistic belief that honors nature and worships sacred spirits. Learn about Kami, Shinto's founder, religious laws, and holy texts. Explore the Four Claims and Affirmations of Shinto, and the importance of family and traditions. Experience the beauty of torii gates and visit a Shinto temple.

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Shinto Japan’s Ancient Religion

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  1. Shinto Japan’s Ancient Religion

  2. Shintoism is a Polytheisticreligion that expresses love and respect for nature. Shinto is found in Japan!

  3. KAMI • Some Kami are compared to the “gods” of the west, but are different in many ways, too.

  4. KAMI Some prominent rocks are worshiped as kami.

  5. Shinto • A Founder • Religious laws • Holy Texts/Books

  6. The Four Claims of Shinto The family is seen as the main force for traditions to be preserved. Main celebrations relate to birth and marriage.

  7. The Four Claims of Shinto Nature is sacred; to be in contact with nature is to be close to the Gods. Natural objects are worshipped as sacred spirits.

  8. The Four Affirmations of Shinto Followers of Shinto take baths, wash their hands, and rinse out their mouths often. Shinto stresses purifying that which is unclean, such as dirt, wounds, and disease. Touching the dead is considered unclean.

  9. The Four Affirmations of Shinto The worship (festival) given to the Kami and the ancestral spirits.

  10. Torii One or more torii gates mark the approach and entrance to a shrine. They come in various colors and are made of various materials. Most torii, however are made of wood, and many are painted orange and black.

  11. A Tunnel of Torii Gates:Inari Mt., (Kyoto, Japan)

  12. Shinto Temple – “Worship Hall”

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