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Religion In Japan - Research Paper

Religion In Japan

is a complicated subject. While the norms and values of Japanese culture are very closely linked to religion, few consider themselves religious. This however, does not mean that the Japanese culture is full of deviant behavior. In fact most people conform to those religion related norms and values.
There are many different religions that find a home in the archipelago of Japan. Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity. Christianity however, is a bit scarce in Japan. Less than two percent follow the teachings of Jesus. None of these religions play a major role in the everyday life of a typical Japanese citizen. Instead, they practice a “Folk Religion”, one that ...

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nature and are to be worshipped in Shinto shrines, where worshippers ask for blessings. Today in modern Japan, no one really believes in Shintoism, but the effects are present. Love of nature is present everywhere in Japanese culture. Architecture, art, landscaping, and poetry all express nature themes.
Buddhism originated in India and was spread into Japan by the Chinese in the sixth century AD It focuses on honoring family ancestors and it promises the possibility of an afterlife in paradise. The family is the main focus of Buddhism, not the individual, people participate in Buddhism as a family in the home. Today in Japan, Buddhism’s main lasting influences are in funerals and weddings. Buddhism left Japan in a political revolution to make way for Confucianism.

Confucianism is really more of a philosophical way of living, rather than an organized religion. It was all started by a man with the name of... who else but, Confucius. Confucianism was most prominent in Japan ...

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Added: 5/30/2007 06:38:17 AM
Category: Religion
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