WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The main belief in Shinto is the worship of kami, which are spirits that inhabit the natural world. From landscapes and forces of nature, to people and animals (both living and dead), all objects are believed to have kami. Kami, unlike the western concept of gods, are not omnipotent nor perfect.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kami (Japanese: , [kami]) are the deities, divinities, spirits, phenomena or “holy powers” that are venerated in the Shinto religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -A polytheistic and animistic religion, Shinto revolves around supernatural entities called the kami (). The kami are believed to inhabit all things, including forces of nature and prominent landscape locations. The kami are worshipped at kamidana household shrines, family shrines, and jinja public shrines.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan. It is built around the worship of kami, which are spirit/deities embodied within the essence of three basic categories: nature, family ancestors, and community-venerated dead.