Christanity (Middle Ages) Vs. Buddhism And Shintoism (Feudal)

Christianity Contrasts

Monotheism (Refers to Shintoism not Buddhism).

Churches, cathedrals- places of worship.

Heaven/Hell.

Different Clergy.

Came from itself.

Built church on high ground to protect.

Spread religion.

Cross represents Christianity.

Preachers.

Wear special clothes.

Christianity links people to Jesus.

Priests- Write manuscripts, teach, pray.

Pope chooses clergy.

Different entering rituals.

Buddhism Contrasts

Many Shinto gods.

Isolated from world, no Japanese culture spreading.

Buddhism, Shintoism main religion.

Temple, shrines- places of worship.

To enter shrine- Wash mouth, rinse fingers.

To enter temple- Light incense, strike metal gong, and bow.

Reincarnation.

Different clergy- monks.

Came from India.

Shinto shrines built in beautiful places.

Associated with nature.

Buddhism gained by Japan.

Monks chant, are bald, and incense on head.

Buddhism linked people to the past.

Similarities

Religious.

Places of worship (church, monastery, shrine).

With effects economy.

Believe in some kind of spiritual reviving.

Leader (king/emperor) head of religion.

Good on earth = better after.

1 Buddhist god.

1 Christian god.

Base life in afterlife.

Believe god(s) control natural disasters.

All living things share same life source.

Religious communities have living customs.

Religious communities set them apart from outside world.

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FUEDAL JAPAN VS. MODERN JAPAN