Pressures and Successes of Indigenous Religions

Pressures and Successes of Indigenous Religions: A Case of Shinto Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Pressures and Successes of Indigenous Religions: A Case of Shinto Shinto is an indigenous religion in Japan whose operations have witnessed significant successes and challenges over the years. Popularly referred to as “the way of the gods”, Shinto anchors its doctrine on the history, culture, and traditions of the country (Hardacre, 2016). Shinto is characteristically known as a polytheistic faith. As such, it venerates spirits or deities that are known as kami. The practices of Shinto as a religion are linked with Japan’s national identity. Exploring Shinto through its successes and challenges can open a platform to nurture this indigenous religion that is fast becoming unknown. There are a range of challenges facing Shinto. Primarily, the religion faces the challenge of modernization and secularizati...