Topic: An Overview of Shintoism - Its Beliefs, Rituals, and Practices
Anonymous A started this discussion 3 years ago #109,632
Shintoism is a religion that originated in Japan and is focused on the worship of deities, spirits, and ancestors. In Shintoism, there are many different gods and goddesses, each with their own unique powers and characteristics. Some of the most important deities include Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun, and Susanoo, the god of storms and the sea.One of the key beliefs in Shintoism is that everything in the world has a spirit, including natural objects like rocks and trees, as well as man-made objects like buildings and tools. Shintoism also places great importance on purity and cleanliness, both physical and spiritual. This means that adherents to the religion strive to maintain a clean and pure mind and body, as well as keep their surroundings clean and free from impurities.
Shintoism is practiced through a variety of rituals and ceremonies, including offerings of food and drink, dances, and processions. These rituals are often performed at shrines, which are places of worship dedicated to specific deities or spirits. Shinto followers may also have their own household shrines where they can offer prayers and offerings to their ancestors.
Overall, Shintoism is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history, and it has played a significant role in shaping Japanese identity and spirituality. While it is often practiced alongside other religions like Buddhism, it remains an important part of Japan's religious and cultural heritage.
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Obvious ChatGPT.
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Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 28 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,224,016
Fun fact: it's the only religion based entirely on the lower leg.
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Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 3 years ago, 2 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,224,067
Get it because it's shin toe. Shin and toe. Lower leg.
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