Shintoism is the native religion of Japan. It is both polytheistic and animistic faith. Click the "Next" button below.
~Basic Facts~
+There is no known founder, or date.
+It is a polytheistic religion based on the kami, which are what Shinto gods are called.
+Shintoism doesn't have any specific writings or texts.
+The early aspects of Shintoism were naturalistic, like spiritism, toteism, nature worship.
+The early Japaneese worshipped the sun, volcanoes, trees, thunder, earth, and essentially things found in nature!
+The Shrines of Shintoism are generally called "The Homes of the Kami."
~What are the Rules Shintos Follow? What do they do to Worship?~
1.) Do not transgress the will of the gods. 2.) Do not forget your obligations to ancestors. 3.) Do not offend by violating the decrees of the State. 4.) Do not forget the profound goodness of the, gods, through which calamity and misfortunes are averted and sickness is healed. 5.) Do not forget that the world is one great family. 6.) Do not forget the limitations of your own person. 7.) Do not become angry even though others become angry. 8.) Do not be sluggish in your work. 9.) Do not bring blame to the teaching. 10.) Do not be carried away by foreign teachings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 The shintos worshiped alot, but usually outdoors, or in monostaries. Shinto shrines are regarded as the spiritual home of the Japanese. They are dedicated to the kami. A Shintu shrines is usually within a sacred grove, as reverence for Nature forms an important part of the Shinto tradition. The shrine is approached through a gateway called a torii, signifying entrance to a sacred space. Festivals to honour the folk deities, called ‘matsuri’, take place at the shrines, involving young and old. Next |