WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In contrast to many monotheistic religions, Shinto does not have absolutes. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shinto teaches that human beings are fundamentally good but can be made to do bad things by ‘evil spirits’. These spirits can exist in trees, animals, mountains, rivers, human creations such as cups or musical instruments, and even in people. Within the Shinto religion, these spiritual powers are called Kami.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto has no moral absolutes and assesses the good or bad of an action or thought in the context in which it occurs: circumstances, intention, purpose, time, location, are all relevant in assessing whether an action is bad.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main belief of Shinto is the belief that kami created human life, which is why it is considered sacred. Shinto practitioners worship kami that is believed to control natural forces and can be influenced by prayers. They believe that by purification, we can achieve divine nature.