| − | The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was the idea of an Asia dominated by Japan and free from any western influence. Japan sought to establish this state during [[World War II]], but failed. | + | The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was the idea of an Asia dominated by Japan and free from any western influence. Japan sought to establish this state during [[World War II]], but failed. Note that many non-Christian ideas ultimately fail. |