RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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According to the Japanese Shinto beliefs, what is more important than moral purity?
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Ethical purity
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Physical purity
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Caste purity
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Imperial purity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The overall aims of Shinto ethics are to promote harmony and purity in all spheres of life. Purity is not just spiritual purity but moral purity: having a pure and sincere heart.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shinto is an optimistic faith, as humans are thought to be fundamentally good, and evil is believed to be caused by evil spirits. Consequently, the purpose of most Shinto rituals is to keep away evil spirits by purification, prayers and offerings to the kami.
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