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There was chaos in the space, and the god stirred the chaotic mass with his stick. Then, several drops fell off from the stick and the formed the Japanese archipelago.
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What was the official state religion of Japan during World War 2?
I think it was Shinto but I'm not quite sure. "I think it was Shinto but I'm not quite sure." So wrote the previous poster. You think? You're not sure? Why did you even bother to answer? The answer is too complex for a one-liner, but the religion of Japan was and still is predominantly Shinto. There was a State Shinto in place during World War II, but Japan was not a theocracy - indeed, it had separation of church and state written into its constitution. State Shinto was a politicized Shinto, used to underpin and justify Japan's nationalism and attitudes of racial superiority. So the answer to the question is not clear cut. Shinto was not to Japan as Islam is to, say, Saudi Arabia today. Still Shinto was adapted and selectively interpreted by the state to support the militarist government's agendas and to manipulate and control public opinion. If you want a real understanding, you need to do some deeper research. It will be worth it. You ask a good question and deserve a better answer.
What are major Japanese religious beliefs?
Before the end of World War II, Shinto was the state religion.
How many Shinto followers are there?
There are 2.7 million Shinto followers in the world today. : ) Technicaly there is 2. 9 million because most people that follow shintoism are also buddist. {-_-} (_@_)
What is a Shinto gateway?
torii, a gateway to a Shinto shrine
What is japan oldest religion?
Possibly Shinto.
What percent of Japanese is Shinto?
There are about 17.822 million people who practice the Shinto religion. Most of them reside in Japan, or come from Japanese background. Asia has the largest population of the Shinto religion. The religion was founded about 2,500 years go. Approximately 0.2% of the world is Shinto.
According to Shinto mythology the islands of Japan were created by?
According to Shinto mythology, the islands of Japan were created by?
Where was Shinto created?
Japan
When was Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines created?
Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines was created in 1871.
What is shinotism?
I think it is called Shinto not Shintoism. Shinto is the religion of Japan. It is polytheistic and the Kami are the spritis.
What do western think about Shinto?
cold beach
Where in the world did Shinto begin?
Japan.
Where does it show area of the world where Shinto religion is practiced today?
Shinto religion is practiced in Japan.
What was the official state religion of Japan during World War 2?
I think it was Shinto but I'm not quite sure. "I think it was Shinto but I'm not quite sure." So wrote the previous poster. You think? You're not sure? Why did you even bother to answer? The answer is too complex for a one-liner, but the religion of Japan was and still is predominantly Shinto. There was a State Shinto in place during World War II, but Japan was not a theocracy - indeed, it had separation of church and state written into its constitution. State Shinto was a politicized Shinto, used to underpin and justify Japan's nationalism and attitudes of racial superiority. So the answer to the question is not clear cut. Shinto was not to Japan as Islam is to, say, Saudi Arabia today. Still Shinto was adapted and selectively interpreted by the state to support the militarist government's agendas and to manipulate and control public opinion. If you want a real understanding, you need to do some deeper research. It will be worth it. You ask a good question and deserve a better answer.
What are two religions in japan?
shinto and Buddhism i think
Where in the world is Shinto practiced today?
Japan
What is the Shinto religion closely associated with which country in east Asia?
Shinto was the original religion of Japan. It consisted of myths to explain how things worked and the world was created. Later, Buddhism was introduced, which offered a set of guidelines for how to live one's life, and then Buddhism and Shinto coexisted in Japan.
