What are the major beliefs in Shinto?
2007-01-04 08:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by Zhukov 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Basically the followers focus on fitting into this life and disregard an afterlife. Also they worship nature.
2007-01-04 08:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Unlike the world's major religions, Shinto has no fixed dogma, moral precepts, or sacred scriptures. Perhaps for this reason, most Japanese quite easily incorporate Shinto into their way of life alongside Buddhism and even elements of Christianity without feeling a strong attachment to or having a passionate belief in any of them. Shinto is practiced at shrines (jinja), which are most easily distinguished from Buddhist temples by the torii gates that mark the entrance .
Shinto followers worship a huge array of kami (gods or spirits) which personify all aspects of nature, such as the sky, the earth, heavenly bodies, and natural phenomena. Sacred objects, such as rocks or trees, can be recognized by the shimenawa ropes and white paper strips attached to them. Many of the matsuri (festivals) held all over Japan originated from Shinto rites, including prayers of thanksgiving, offerings of food and valuables, and purification rituals.
God Bless You
2007-01-04 16:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 11⤊ 0⤋
The Gods live in nature. Certain places are just more "spiritual" than others. This is where the Gods are said to dwell.
Check out www.religioustolerance.org for their essay on Shinto.
2007-01-04 16:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdom Lies in the Heart 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Susan J has the best answer at this one. BTW this religion is only practiced in Japan (The country that i admire the most)
2007-01-07 20:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
See wikipedia article.
2007-01-04 16:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by ricochet 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I can't add anything to the comments of Susan J. No doubt you can. Zzzz.
2007-01-06 18:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
I know they can worship many idols. I have been to shrines that have genetilia idols. I believe that the emperor is supposed to be a god.
2007-01-04 16:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by warp 2 · 0⤊ 11⤋
The shin is connected to the toe
2007-01-04 16:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 5 · 1⤊ 14⤋
it is a very small religion
2007-01-04 16:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by haribol2003 1 · 0⤊ 11⤋
It is a cult.Jesus is the only way to Heaven.
2007-01-04 16:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 20⤋