Saturday, November 1, 2008

Shinto

Shinto is the original religion of Japan and it is use to be the national religion of Japan. It is based on politheisme, in other word it is mean that believe in god of spirit. Some of the god of spirit can be represent of some place or things snd even nature. For example AMATERASU is the god of sun. However, there are some different between the old Shinto and the new one. The new Shinto have been change a bit by Buddhisme since last 6th century. After the Wolrd War Two, Shinto is no longer the national religion but it is still was one of relion in the country.

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