I love the way you said, " Shintoism is more like a custom or traditions " and " Buddhism is actually a philosophy " ❤️✨🌍

Very well explained. Although I am born and raised Catholic, I am more of a spiritual than a religious person respecting nature and her inhabitants. Thanks for this

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thanx! glad you like the video!

I'm a Buddhist, descendent of the Shakya clan from which Buddha came from and that was a very precise description of Buddhism. It's not about worshiping a god to make them happy, it's about living a happy and peaceful life. As you said it's not a religion it's a philosophy or way of living

I think the Japanese beliefs and practices around Shintoism and Buddhism are so beautiful. It shapes Japanese philosophy culture, design, traditions, etiquette and way of life.

Thank you for this! When I first learned about Shintoism it was an epiphany and made sense of Japanese culture as a whole with it's strong sense of collectivism, simplicity, appreciating nature as it is, and how that gets reflected in the love of seasons, traditional wood working, love of hiking, all of it. I think what's most lovely to me (as a person from America where Christian extremism has been tearing us apart) is that Shintoism and Buddhism are completely focused on doing good NOW in the life you have, the life we KNOW we have, rather than speculating about afterlife and behaving good JUST to AVOID punishment. Really reflects the collectivism and individualism of societies. Thanks again Taiji and happy New Year!

@theclown3967

3 ай бұрын

Lol. Lmao.

@mikeexits

Ай бұрын

Yes, both collectivism and individualism can go too far. Balance is key as with many things in life. On that token, being in the US myself, I'd also like to add that radical anti-religious/anti-spiritual attitudes are also tearing us apart. Really the problem is not one or the other, it's hyper-polarization, or as western propagandists would call it, "divide and conquer".

“Nature is not something we can control. But something we worship,” respect. 🙌🏻

What a great and informative vid. Thanks for you clear explanation and I wish more 'religions' would have the same wisdom of letting people be , as a basis... Love and Light at Christmas from Amsterdam, Holland 🙌🏽✨

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

the explanation is so easy to understand. thank you..

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

glad you find it that way! as a teacher, I must be, lol

@Recoletor

2 ай бұрын

​@@taijiskitchen Hello, I have a question, what do you use to protect yourself against spells? In Latin America there are people who cast love spells. What would you do to protect the person who is being affected by that spell? In Latin America it has another name, but in Google translation it is like this

This is very informative. Thank you! 👍🏻

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

you are welcome! enjoy!

Thank you so much Taiji san for the clear and fascinating explanation of "religion" in Japan. I wish for all peoples to live in peace and acceptance of differences. In the end, we have much more in common. All the best to you. Namaste.🙏

Very well explained. Thank you

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thank you for your comment!

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for your wonderful and clear explanation. Also thank you for your video.

Thank you so much for this. It is very informative. I did not know (there is a lot I don't know LOL so please excuse me) about the mirror in the Shinto Temple. I absolutely love that and I am going to find a mirror for my meditation corner because although I go through what I could have done better every day, the idea of the mirror could bring an even stronger reminder. I really enjoy your videos BTW. Thank you again. You remind us of what is important in life IMHO.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

glad to hear, that you get some inspiration out of my video!

Great Video!! very informative and well explained

Awesome video, keep doing it more frequently!

Thank you! So informative!

Very informative, thank you for the video!

Thank you Taiji san. Very informative.

I’ve been curious about these religions and appreciate your clear description of each. Thank you.

Brilliant idea. Dispels distortions. Understanding others is the key!

As a Spaniard our religion is probably one of the most destructive things that has ever happened to humanity (and it still is to this day). Catholicism has caused so much suffering around the world, so now as a young spanish person and an atheist it's very hard for me to imagine religion as a positive thing. Very interesting to see buddhism and specially shintoism are more focused on peace and nature. Thanks for this video!

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

and especially that it was defiantly not the intension of the Jesus of Nazareth. I do agree to some of the beliefs but it is very unfortunate that Christianity is used by the politicians so often and easily as a means to instigate the people to do harm on other folks/countries.

@mikeexits

Ай бұрын

​​​​​​​​​@@taijiskitchenYes, there is beauty and honesty in all *honest* spiritual traditions, but some "bad actors" twist them into cult-like mindsets for selfish gain at the expense of others. Hyper-polarization is really the problem we're watching manifest throughout history, not one particular "belief system" (BS, heh) or perspective. Thank you for your work :) After learning so much about Japanese culture and even studying the language itself (not to mention all of this starting from being exposed to Japanese art and media ever since I was a child) I feel called to at least visit Japan once at some point. Thanks again! (I just realized my two thanks here are sort of analogous to the practice of bowing twice at the Shinto shrine, haha!)

@user-xo3tj1hg1y

15 күн бұрын

now..i had the answers with all my own questions about japans tragedy...like tsunami..earthquake...you belief in nature positivity..but you dont believed who done and gave this all nature living...i think that is the problem..

It’s illuminating! Thank you for taking time to make this video, I really appreciate the effort ❤ Happy holidays to all!

Great videos! Very well explained

Thank you for the clear, concise explanations.

Loved this video. I have read some about Shintoism, but this was so beautifully explained i will definitely reference this video in the future. Thank you!

You're so great at explaining. Your videos are mesmerizing :)

Thank you so very much, Taiji! Your videos are always so helpful. You are well informative and as you share you pas this gift along with us. You are a beautiful human being. Thank you for everything that you do. Please take care and stay well. Namaste'

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

yes, this video took me sooooo long to make, glad it brings something to you!

@seanfay6954

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Taiji. Your messages and videos are the ones that I look forward to. There is something about you and the way that you present everything to us that is very meaningful. Thank you for all of your time and energy, Taiji. Namaste' Sean~

Just watched this with my 7 year old who has been asking me about these, perfect timing! This was so helpful and gave us a lot of fantastic talking points. Thanks so much, I always love your videos :) Wishing you a great day!

Wonderful, thank you! 🙏

Beautiful philosophy, and very well explained. Thank you.

Beautifully explained. Thank you! The Japanese will always have a place in my heart. I have much love and respect for them. The first years of my life was spent in Japan then later in Okanawa. I remember my Japanese baby setters, I cherish my memories.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

glad to hear! btw, Okinawa is part of Japan, lol.

Thank you very much for explaining Japanese religion. I really admire, that you were able to develop into such a peaceful nation with so many spirits and respectfulness. Because at the end, it really does not matter what you believe in, just that you are respectful to others and nature. And this will bring peace of mind of individual and people.

Very useful information thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for this video and in general for your channel. I visited Japan this year during Hanami. I loved it so much that I started cooking more japanese food and started to learn japanese. This country ,food, people, culture… it‘s so clean and averybody is so calm and polite… I want to visit again as soon as possible. I the meantime I can visit little Japan in Düsseldorf. Thank you very much and I hope you can you make a good combination videos about japanese culture and food. Many something about public transportation in Japan? Since almost everything is in japanese , it‘s not easy. 🙏

Thank you for this highly informative video.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! especially that this took me forever to make!!

I enjoyed your this video..loved this video...thanks for information truly appreciate your this video ❤

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thanx for your nice comment!

Thanks for this Taiji❤❤❤

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

glad you like it!!

Thank you, was very interesting and pleasant to watch ❤

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Awesome ❤

Insightful video, Taiji. It'll be great if you could talk or explain a bit about Japanese minimalism.

Happy hollidays to everyone! 🎄🎉🎈 Thank you for this great video Taiji san 😀 You have such a great way of explaining things, so that they are easy to understand for those of us who perhaps not know so much about the topic of tge video. I think that I understand japanese religiouse/speritulism practises/vievs a lot better 😊

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

Happy holidays to you too! glad you liked the video!

Thx for explaining, we will visit Japan and it is a good preparation....

Thank you, very informative. In stead of removing the holy Swastika sign, I think we should create awareness and teach people about it. The sign has a very special meaning for Hindu's and Buddhists. People should know it was stolen and misused by that piece of crap. Educate, don't erase!

Excellent!

Concise and very informative, thank you very much I'm wanting to visit Japan one day it's my dream ❤

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear! hope you get your dream to life!

@annakhjelm146

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree. His videos are very good 😊 I really hope that you one day are able to forfil your dream of visiting Japan 😀 It is a dream that I also have. And I love learning about the very interesting differances of japanese culture

🥰 I loved it.

This was very well done and informative. If we ever get to Japan, visiting a Shinto shrine is on the list of things to see and as I understand photos from only the outside. To me many of them are architecturally stunning. I did know about washing one’s hands, but the clapping and bowing I was unaware of. Nice to know if we do visit to know what is the expected behavior. It’s like an upcoming trip to Europe and visiting their magnificent cathedrals.

Taiji, v well & simply explained wth demo. 👌

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thanx for your comment!

Love Your style! PHENOMENAL! I always had a standing point that each man is a God to himself and this was a giant confirmation of my attitude towards religion in general and how people should perceive themselves.

I think you shoud have focused more on the number 8 and infinity. In discussing the symbolic importance of the number "8" in Shintoism, seen in concepts like 八百万の神 (Yaoyorozu no Kami), 八咫烏 (Yatagarasu), and 八岐大蛇 (Yamata no Orochi), it's crucial to recognize its association with infinity and its significance in Eastern philosophy. The Kanji form of "8"、八 suggests openness and infinity, a notion originating from China. And the number "8" in it's written form, originated in India and Hinduism, on its sideways symbolizes infinity, blending mathematical, spiritual, and existential meanings. A foundational argument in Shintoism is that if gods are infinite, they don’t start with an ‘A’ and end with a ‘Z’; there are no boundaries to what can or cannot be considered divine. This logic suggests that humans, stones, or even the bones of dead fish cannot definitively be said to lack divinity, reflecting a belief system without strict separations between the sacred and the mundane. Following this, the notion of 八百万の神, while often translated as “eight million gods,” more fittingly expresses an endless pantheon, showcasing the infinite diversity within Shinto spirituality. Similarly, 八岐大蛇 isn’t just a mythical serpent but represents the complex and boundless nature of evil, mirroring the concept of infinite malevolence in various religious narratives. This emphasis on infinity is central not only to Shintoism but also to Buddhism and other non-Abrahamic religions, underscoring a global endeavor to understand the infinite facets of existence and divinity. Philosophical explorations, like those by Spinoza, further illuminate this perspective, proposing that divinity permeates all aspects of the natural world, from the mundane to the extraordinary. The term “god” might not adequately convey the breadth of what “Kami” means in Shintoism, which refers to a broad spectrum of divine spirits or essences, distinct from the monotheistic interpretations prevalent in Western traditions. Therefore, adopting “Kami” rather than “god” offers a more precise and respectful understanding of the profound spirituality embedded in these Eastern traditions.

@taijiskitchen

2 ай бұрын

wow, thank you so much for the thorough explanations! there were many things that I myself as a Japanese did not know!! I will try to keep informing myself on this matter and make further videos in the future!

12:53 I was very curious about your Manji symbol because we also had this symbol in the distant past in Iran, more than 7,000 years ago, and its name is spinning wheel or the wheel of Mitra (the goddess of Iranians in the past) and it is a sign of the sun and means “good life or good world” (almost).

I like this type of religion, it's very chill and far more calmer than Christianity.

@WordBearer-qq1tl

2 ай бұрын

Each religion offers its own approach to spirituality and ways of life. The perception of calmness or intensity in a religion can vary greatly depending on personal experiences, interpretations, and cultural contexts.Christianity may be seen as having more structured beliefs and practices, it also emphasizes principles such as love, forgiveness, and peace.

楽しく拝見いたしました。

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

喜んでいただけて、嬉しいです。

Very well explained, by the way, Buddhism is originated from India, not from China. The swastika symbol also present in Hinduism.

@rehaan192

Ай бұрын

Well, Buddhism is originated from Nepal not India Truth

@J.AlexiosLucullus

19 сағат бұрын

Theravada Buddhism is considered the original form of Buddhism. It's the most prevalent form of Buddhism in India and southeast Asia. It firmly believes in an ascetic lifestyle to escape dharma, end samsara and achieve enlightenment. To that end monasticism is incredibly important. Vajrayanna is prevalent in the Himalayan regions. It grew from Theravada Buddhism in order to address the problems Theravada Buddhism had, that is not everyone can lead an ascetic lifestyle and can become a monk therefore there had to be a way for lay people to escape dharma, end samsara and achieve enlightenment. To that end vajrayanna emphasizes esoteric practises like sutras, chanting, gesturing etc. That people could follow to attain enlightenment. But the problem here is that the sutras, prayers, chanting and gestures became complex overtime and became specialized that ordinary people still couldn't attain enlightenment as quickly as those that did. Mahayanna Buddhism is branch of Buddhism china and Japan are known for with various schools of mahayanna being prevalent (Chan, Tendai, Shingon, Zen etc.). Mahayanna developed from Vajrayanna buddhism when vajrayanna spread into china and interacted with Chinese philosophical schools of thought (mainly Daoism and Confucianism). Mahayanna Buddhism like Christianity believe that the world was too corrupt for man alone to fully attain enlightenment and only the very few do. The few that do decide to stay in the world in order to help those attain enlightenment by granting them merits or "spiritual coupons" you can use to escape dharma, end samsara and attain enlightenment (much like in Catholicism you have saints which one venerates, asking them to pray on your behalf and to put a good word for you with God). These individuals are the bodhisattvas. And by placing your faith in the bodhisattvas you can attain enlightenment within a single lifetime. Amida Buddha is a reincarnation of the Buddha and himself is a bodhisattva and is the main figure in Japanese Buddhism. To me, Buddhism isn't the true religion because of the fundamental flaw with it's soteriological system in its first iteration as Theravada Buddhism and the numerous revisions it had to go through suggests it as a faith system isn't very well thought out.

Frohe Weihnachten 🎄

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

oh ja, ich hab vergessen, dass heute Weihnachten ist... lol danke und du auch!!

Balance is life, life is balance.

I hope I live a long, healthy life and find a good soul mate

Wooow as a German I really admire ur way of living!🤩 Especially in this fast world it seems like u take all the hustle and bustle away with the variety of manners and behaviours u raised with. In Germany we live good and have nice standards but when i see Japan and the respect u guys have to really everything in life..thats next level 🙉🔥 Everywhere are good and bad i know. But ur standards and way of living are enviable👍🏻👍🏻🥳

I really enjoyed shrines and temples in Japan. Can you explain the big incense burners please?

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

glad you did! what about them?

🎁 Happy Holidays 😇🙏✨

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thank you! you too!

Damn, this is very deep but beautiful. One can never guess the amount of culture behind a country on plain sight. I kind like more this approach to life and I feel it more according to my personal belifes. Also it's very crazy certain similarities between this an the mesoamerican philosophy and religion (I'm mexican) where gods are not the same concept. Teotl is often translated as god but for the ancient people and actual native people, these deities where the conscious manifestation of every aspect in life and the universe, not just being that control such things, as such Tlaloc is not a man that controls the rain, he is the rain itself, Quetzalcoatl is the wisfom and wind or Tezcatlipoca is the night, but well for the simplicity they call them gods 😅, and as such every aspect of nature was respected, caves are secred places where is said these being inhabit. Also the Buddhism philosophy about suffering is also similar, litetally aztec children were received at birth with a speech that ended with "you have come to suffer, suffer and persever" but was more of the belief that you have a role in the world and you must fullfill it (which also include paying respect to gods, honoring your family, respecting nature, making sacrifices and offerings, working and always looking for a way to help your community) and life is a constant cycle where suffering was common but with it and the fullfillment of said duty, also came happines and the prove of a well lived life, as the universe was made in duality, every aspect of the universe had a indivisible counterpart, and both couldn't exist without the other: Life and Death, Light and Darkness or Fire and Water. Even the god were dual as every aspect had a male and female part (which means a male god and female god) or some gods were opposites, like Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, opposites, but one was not better than the other, and both were equally worshipped. as such things like good and evil was so simple, as a person has both parts like or not, so for them, it was more about balance, which is the way the universe works. Of course there were also sacrifices which not gonna lie, were horrible, but even blood offering was view as a way to thank the gods who sacrificed themselves so there could be life (still was very extreme but well). Sadly this ancient wisdom was almost destroyed and forbidden and persecuted and even today those who still keep it alive are look down upon, mocked or ashamed, but they still keep going with dignity. Japan's philosophy always fascinated me and I think is also because of the similarities between our ancesters beliefs rather thatn the catholic beliefs, which I have steadily lost faith and connection with, and I have opted for this kind of thinking, where suffering is constant but you must work to get on with life and fullfill your purpose, which is like I would also dig into buddhism more and learn about it, and also I hope I get to visit Japan one day.. Of course I don't say that outloud or else my mother is gonna smack my face 😂 Sorry for the long post, greetings and thanks for the education and can't wait for your next videos.

Wow amazing ! I think there are many similarities between hinduism and Japanese gods and some of their rituals .

Thank you so much for this video. I found it very interesting and well explained. I don’t like any kind of religion cause no one of them teaches to respect others belives. I admire Japanese for the respect they have for everything (food for exemple). Can I ask you if and how do you learn to respect yourself? Thank you again 🙏🏻

Thank you. Namo Buddhay ☸️🙏 from India 🇮🇳

And can you also explain or make video on Hobutsushu

I hope they don't go too far on the changing of the Manji sign. India doesn't change their's either. I teach everyone who thinks it's only one stupid, racist meaning that this is one of the most beautiful universal symbols. However as a German I am not allowed to carry it.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree. as I, living in Germany, lol.

I think Shintoism is very similar to Taoism with regards to respect for and becoming one with nature; and both blended well with Buddhism. As a Catholic, I believe Christianity can also blend with some of the Buddhist, Taoist and Shinto concepts, especially about respect and living peacefully with others. Jesus stressed tolerance or patience with rude people as well as showing compassion even to strangers. It is sad that wars often happen after Jesus left because of fanaticism or the strong urge to forcefully convert others. Jesus never told his apostles to teach and convert others against their will or use violence to subdue others. Christianity has deteriorated from divine spiritual teachings to dogmatic and political agenda like what Spain did to conquer Philippines. Teaching Christian philosophy must be done out of love and in a peaceful manner like in Buddhism. Coexistence is the key.

4th person yay 😊

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

hahaha! thanx!

I don't know why but I cried while watching this video

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame. -Buddha ❤

@WordBearer-qq1tl

2 ай бұрын

There is only One solid rock.

Ooh, there definitely has been violence and war related to Buddhism around the world, including local Buddhist support of Japan’s militarism during WWII. There was also persecution of Japanese Christians during certain periods in Japan. An example of this is the 26 Martyrs of Japan. So, as is the case with religion usually, it’s a bit more complicated…

Are you allowed to wander around the grounds of shrines and temples after you enter properly?

We visited Japan early this month. It's a great country with great people. I must say one of the best in the world. Very peaceful existence. We should bow you and your country. Thank you.

Is there a correct or incorrect way to bow? How deep do you bow in different situations? Like for example, your bows before the 鳥居 and before praying. Also, compared to the temple, where you bowed less deeply. Maybe I'm just overthinking into it. (I hope these are the correct kanji (とりい))

@PaulMenden5659

2 ай бұрын

I'm learning Japanese, but we have only learned 4 kanji yet in the course: 日本語、人

@rayhuakai5415

Ай бұрын

There is a light bow and a deep bow, but unfortunately not all Japanese are able to do it correctly. It is easy to understand if you look for a video explaining bowing called Shin, Gyo, So in the Tea Ceremony.

Are gods in kazuki texts or other gods like izami and the creator god you were saying in video really exist or are they just kamis invented in shintoism? Please reply..

@shivamgogna3331

Ай бұрын

Please someone guide me on this

When you guys pray do you focus on any particular 'kami' or 'supreme being'? I also want to mention that most religious wars from Christianity was a defence against attacking forces.

The same place ,,, different roads ...

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

you are welcome! glad you like it!

One can be a Buddhist and Shinto at the same time that goes over the heads of Abrahamic religion followers 😂 Your explanation can be identically implied to India. Love from India

Are gods mentioned in kazuki real Or it's just folk tales?

Japanese religion and Hinduism are some similar

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

really? I have to learn about that too! thanx!

@Chrisbbilger-yp4fz

2 ай бұрын

No, you are wrong. Both are different. Hinduism believes in casteism. While Buddhism believes in Equality, inner peace, joy. Hindu hate Buddhists. They destroyed Buddhist Universities Nalanda, Takshila, Valbhi etc. they converted so many Buddha's statues in different name of Hindu Gods. Buddhism notably rejects such as atman (substantial self or soul) and the existence of a creator God (Ishvara).

Hes Soooooo Handsome

That is why the Nichiren Shonin said the Lotus Sutra in Buddishm are the only teaching for human happiness. His teachings ONLY make sense. Japan.

Bro for your kind information nazi symbol is called heiken kruz or hooked cross, Swastika is hindu symbol

Soka Gakkai or Nichiren Shoshu

We have 330million god and goddess 😂❤✨🇮🇳🕉️🙏☸️ Love from India 🇮🇳

Spelling errors: @1:30: CONVENIENCE stores. @4:43 ENLIGHTENED person.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

thank you for the correction.

Swastik symbol is a symbol of prosperity and the symbol used by hitler is hooked cross

Hi a Buddhist from Myanmar....the thing I like in Shinto are usually demonic things n mythological creatures like Oni...

I see your point, but the literally hundreds of christian martyrs in Japan (日本の殉教者) beg to differ on that alleged religious tolerance.

@23Lgirl

11 күн бұрын

They did that because they where using Christianity to take over Japan. Like how Muslims are acting know.

@23Lgirl

11 күн бұрын

Look up real history.

@23Lgirl

11 күн бұрын

Christianity was banned during some time in the Japanese history, not because of its beliefs, but because some of them were taking Japanese as slaves or was destructive in the Japanese society.

Use the latest SOP of God. Which one?

Buddhist Real religious

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yes. but, at the same time, what was it that happened in the Second World War? how did the Japanese explain it to themselves? did they consider themselves a master race? if yes, where was that respect you're speaking about?

It's interesting but way back then you did believe the Emperor was a descendant of God. I know that now that is no longer a thing, but I thought the Shinto traditionalist and population did believe this to be true. And also I have to push back on the whole 7:00 point "as long as our religion respects your religion then we respect your religion as well...and that's why in Japan you can never imagine a religious conflict." .....YET, there were conflicts historically. There were religious conflicts between Christianity/Catholics and there was murder of missionaries or their own people (who had to hide their new faith) in Japan. To neatly summarize that Japan had NO religious conflict is devastatingly white washing and untrue. If you are talking about the present moment, of course I can agree that I haven't heard anyone in Japan murder someone over their religion, but back then you could be persecuted and killed by being a Christian. This is very strange to me that you would tell your audience/followers that Buddhism/Shintoism is a religion of peace or perhaps it is much better practice when this is not the case historically.

@taijiskitchen

4 ай бұрын

as I explained in the video, there has been siege of religious riots, like Shimabara Rebellion or Siege of Mount Hiei. but these has not been conflict due to the difference of beliefs. the Christianity was banned during some time in the Japanese history, not because of its beliefs, but because some of them were taking Japanese as slaves or was destructive in the Japanese society. I am sorry, that I did not explain it enough.

John 3:16

Some day the people of Japan will learn that the true God is the Triune God of the Holy Bible!

@deborahrivera6064

4 ай бұрын

Oh please, just stop. Can't you please just be respectful of other's beliefs and culture? It's just as valid as yours. This is one of the reasons why many of us have turned away from Christianity. Follow your Master!

@mikewolf7145

4 ай бұрын

@@deborahrivera6064 my Mother is actually half Japanese her Mother was born in Amori. The only reason my grandmother became a believer was because my uncle, her son who's a retired NASA engineer, told her about the historical evidence for Christ in relation to the core doctrines of the Bible. So please excuse me if this came off as arrogant but I do have a personal connection with Japan and I have great relationships with my family in Japan which consist of mostly cousins. I am not one of those Christians who thinks that he is better than everybody else as a matter of fact I believe that the God of the Holy Bible loves everybody including myself equally because I believe that this love is on an infinite level. What's more I was not implying that Japanese people will be judged for not believing in the God that I believe in. In fact it is my belief that people who are subjected to judgment are the people that engage in heinous crimes and or have heard an unperverted version of the gospel know the evidence is real and reject it. But I also believe there are other factors especially when you consider he's a God of compassion It would probably be safe to assume that each person's life circumstances are taken into account for what would truly constitute as blasphemy against the Spirit. I believe my job as a Christian is to tell people once and as a ultimate maximum of twice.

@MoonVoidYT

4 ай бұрын

​​@@mikewolf7145living in Buddhism is freedom u only have one rule, if u do bad u will be born in a bad place next birth, if u do good then u will be born in a better place next birth. We don't have a god we only believe in reality it's just freedom. Just respect other people's religion and keep ur religion only with u nobody gonna care. As. A Buddhist person I feel like I have freedom than most of religions out there. And karma exits in Buddhism and Buddha has told us to do anything that makes us happy but must be refrain from doing bad things that hurt someone mentally or physically.

@MoonVoidYT

4 ай бұрын

No person in western culture knows the importance of Buddhism and they think it's just some religion. But actually Buddha has told us everything about the world and most of scientist actually believe in it. Buddhism also believe in big bang and everything on this world was created according to nature's choice. It wasn't made or owned by anybody it's all nature's choice

@mikewolf7145

4 ай бұрын

@@MoonVoidYT if you want you can ask God to reveal himself to you. In Christianity we believe that when you ask you ask sincerely and do not demand or challenge and that you ask in private when no one is around. You may or may not get some sort of confirmation sign when God reveals it to you. But if you do get confirmation something will happen that is extremely out of the ordinary to where you know you got your confirmation and your answer by God. A typical Christian prayer to reveal God would sound like this " Jesus Christ I want to know if you are real if you are the God and creator of all things including the universe if it is your will please reveal yourself to me" followed by "in Jesus name Amen"

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@Zicatch

3 күн бұрын

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Jesus is the only way to eternity. Jean 3:16. Others religions are only a "searching for God". God create the universe and he gave his son Jesus who deaded on the cross for your sins. So simple, full of love. Give me a name of someone in other religion who forgive your sin ? Nobody. Even Darwin said he was wrong. Believe in Jesus and make him your savior and father. ❤

Ilave Shintoism .....islam no god