WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -There is no absolute right and wrong, and nobody is perfect. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shinto worship and the senses Shinto ceremonies have strong aesthetic elements-the setting and props, the sounds, the dress of the priests, and the language and speech are all intended to please the kami to whom the worship is offered.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shintoists believe that everything has a spirit called a kami, even inanimate objects. Learn about the four branches of Shintoism and how they practice their nature based religion at the Shinto Online Network Association website.