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an ancient Japanese religion. Starting about 500 BCE (or earlier)
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Shinto
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"Four Affirmations"of Shinto
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1. Tradition and the family: The family is seen as the main mechanism by which traditions are preserved. Their main celebrations relate to birth and marriage.
2. Love of nature: Nature is sacred; to be in contact with nature is to be close to the Gods. Natural objects are worshipped as sacred spirits. 3. Physical cleanliness. 4. "Matsuri": The worship and honor given to the Kami and ancestral spirits. |
