Japan's new spirituality.

From: Contemporary Review | Date: August 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

The emergence of shin shukyu associations or new religions in Japan introduced a new type of spirituality that is based on the concept of true harmony within society. The doctrines of these new religions integrate those of Protestantism and Catholicism and are also influenced by practices such as Confucianism, folk religion, shamanism, ancestor-worship and animism. To date, about 40 million Japanese have been converted by these new religions.

There is a new spirituality abroad in Japan: a spirituality based on true harmony within society. In a nation which, through such activities as ...

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