Is shintoism polytheistic

Answer 1

It is polytheistic, but due to the nature of the word kami being singular and plural in Japanese it can seem motheistic to outsiders. Especially since when a typical native Japanese speaker trys to translate it; they would naturally assume that the English word god is also both singular and plural.

Answer 2

Shamanism is a term that applies to a number of different religious ideas and is not a single religion or coherent group of similar religions. Generally speaking, though, most forms of shamanism believe in numerous spirits who are not at the level of gods or goddesses. Between monotheism and polytheism, it would be much closer to polytheism, but it is truly neither because it fails the requirement for polytheism that the divinities have personal identities.

Answer 3

Yes. Shintoism is Polytheistic because this religion believes in more then one god. These gods are called kamis and the most powerful is Amaterasu, who is considered to be the Sun god who created Japan and gave rise to the lineage of Japanese Emperors.

Answer 4

Polytheistic

Answer:

While Shintoism has many gods (Kami), they bear little resemblance to the gods of western religions. There are no concepts like the wrath of God, his omnipotence and omnipresence, or the separation of God from humanity due to sin. They sustain and protect humanity.There are numerous other deities :

• Beings related to natural objects
• Area or clan guardians
• Exceptional people
• Abstract natural forces

As a consequence Shintoism is more like pantheism (everything has a god) than polytheism (many powerful gods with specific tasks)

Answer 5

No, they are polytheistic because they worship many shrines or kami.

Answer 6

Polytheistic.

Answer 7

yes