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==Kami==
==Kami==
Shinto as a religion focuses around the worship and veneration of deities known as [[Kami]] (神). The word refers to divinity, or spiritual power, and is used to mean "God" or "Spirit." Many kami are the representation of powers of nature associated with the sun, storms, trees, mountains, animals, and other facets of nature. Through veneration and tradition, a healthy respect for the natural world.
Shinto as a religion focuses around the worship and veneration of deities known as [[Kami]] (神). The word refers to divinity, or spiritual power, and is used to mean "god" or "spirit." It is believe that every natural thing, from the river to the wood that builds a house has a kami. Through veneration and tradition, a healthy respect for the natural world is cultivated among the observers.
In 1871 Shinto was established as a state religion (during the [[Meiji Restoration]]), and was used as a mechanism for fostering nationalism and loyalty to the emperor. This time period is when the name "Shinto" was first used to describe the religion.
In 1871 Shinto was established as a state religion (during the [[Meiji Restoration]]), and was used as a mechanism for fostering nationalism and loyalty to the emperor. This time period is when the name "Shinto" was first used to describe the religion.