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> Shintoism even puts a spiritual component to „cleanness“ Isn't this typical of many (most?) religions? "Cleanliness is next to godliness" is a common idea in
by gottorf 3y ago
> Shintoism even puts a spiritual component to „cleanness“
Isn't this typical of many (most?) religions? "Cleanliness is next to godliness" is a common idea in Christendom.
- kristianp 3y ago"Cleanliness is next to godliness" Isn't that just a cliché? Christians don't see that as anywhere near the core of the religion.
- comte7092 3y agoI’d agree, but then again a lot of western discussion around Japanese/eastern cultures in general revolves around cliches, so the comparison may be even more apt.