Shinto

1. Supernatural powers/deities

1.1. Form of animism

1.2. Nature is known to consist of spirits

1.3. Kami

1.4. Gods, Sun Goddess

2. Rituals

2.1. May worship at home or in Shrines

2.2. Examined either from a household, local or national level

2.3. Purification (Important ritual)

2.4. Provide a means of worshipping towards Kami

3. Human search for meaning

3.1. simplicity

3.2. One with the world

3.3. Peace within the world

3.4. Individual journey to spiritual growth

4. Origins of the Universe

4.1. - 2 ancient texts of Japan, Kojiki & Nihongi

4.2. Shinto is known as Japan's indigenous religion

4.3. Originated from Japan

4.4. Shinto = Way of the Gods

4.5. Est. 500 BCE

4.6. Creation Story.

5. Principle beliefs:

5.1. 4 affirmations: Tradition and family

5.2. Physical cleanliness (purification)

5.3. Love for nature

5.4. Kami (Spirits)

5.5. 10 precepts of Shinto

6. Influence on society

6.1. Own interpretations

6.2. Live your life to the fullest

6.3. Influences to do good deeds

6.4. Peaceful country because of the religion