alternative lifestyles – speculative fiction – horror – fantasy
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Minzoku Neo-Shintô first edition |
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Introduction Please bear with me here. I'm still in the process of writing this book. Check back periodically for the most recent updates. Any errors in translation are mine. I'm working to improve my Japanese, but right now it's pretty much limited to the usual tourist stuff. This is not intended to be read from start to finish; rather it is a resource for those interested in pursuing a Minzoku Neo-Shintô way. What is Minzoku Neo-Shintô? The technical answer is, "A universalist approach to an existential Japanese folk religion." But what does that mean? To break it down, universalist means it's open to anyone who's sincerely interested, it's not just for people of Japanese ancestory. Existential means it's based on personal experience, not on scripture or dogma. Folk religion means it's a religion as practiced by the commons – the everyday people – and on a local basis; it's not a religion as taught in the seminaries, universities, or on a national or international basis. It's based on the Five "E"s: Existential, Experiential, Experimental, Empirical, and Event Oriented. The mind-set of the Existentialist is: "Because I do these things it makes me a member."* * Note: Member of the set of people who practice a particular religion. This is not the same thing as being a member of a specific community. Membership in the set of practitioners in no way entitles you to membership in a community; that needs to be negotiated between you and the community. It's not Essentialist, that is based on doctrines, creeds, scripture, or theology. The mind-set of an Essentialist is, "I am a member therefore I must do these things." This version is and always will be a work in progress. No profit is intended to be made from the use of this material as presented excepting that gained from an understanding of the information herein. Please respect this intent as you use it. Copyright for original materials herein is retained by the respective authors. This material is intended as an aid for the practice of Minzoku Neo-Shintôism. Practictioners may reproduce any original materials contained herein, under the fair use provision, as long as all attribution and copyright statements are included. Who Am I and
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