RELIGIONS
ANIMISM
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Question
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A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
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most major religions have no formal priesthood
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many Japanese practice both Buddhism and Shinto
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all Japanese religions are theocratic
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the current Emperor is regarded as a god
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The two religions, Shinto and Buddhism, harmoniously coexist and even complement each other to a certain degree. Many Japanese people consider themselves Shintoist, Buddhist, or both.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shinto ("the way of the gods") is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people and as old as Japan itself. It remains Japan’s major religion alongside Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto is often cited alongside Buddhism as one of Japan’s two main religions, and the two often differ in focus, with Buddhism emphasising the idea of transcending the cosmos, which it regards as being replete with suffering, while Shinto focuses on adapting to life’s pragmatic requirements.
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