Unity of religion and rule

Nowadays, Unity of religion and rule is a topic that has gained relevance in different areas. From politics to technology, Unity of religion and rule has been the subject of discussion and reflection. As time progresses, we find ourselves more and more immersed in the importance of Unity of religion and rule in our lives. Both on a personal and collective level, Unity of religion and rule has become a reference point for understanding and analyzing the world around us. In this article, we will explore the different dimensions of Unity of religion and rule and its impact on today's society.

The term unity of religion and rule (祭政一致, saisei itchi) refers to the unification of ritual and politics. ritual in ritual-politics means "ritual" and religion. The word "politics" means "ritual" and politics.

Under the ritualistic system, the political leader is also the religious leader. This ideology and political form is common in ancient societies governed by animist religions.[original research?]、In Japan, the Oracle of miko can be traced back to the ancient theocracy, including the Yamato Kingship, where the Oracle of Wu had political authority, as well as the Ryukyu Kingdom, a system of government that was based on the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Shinto is an animistic religion, and one of its characteristics is the unity of ritual and government. Although not necessarily restricted to Shinto in Japanese, rites and ceremonies are used in English as Saisei itchi as a term for Shinto. Keiichi Yanagawa defined ritual government as different from theocracy, in which a professional clergyman directly governs. Ritual and political unity has been referred to primarily in the context of the ancient emperor system.

Ritual and Political Unity in Japan

On March 13, 1868, the Meiji Restoration announced the Restoration of the Monarchy and the reestablishment of the Department of Divinities in a "Dajokanbudan".

Also used on January 3, 1870, in the "Declaration of the Great Teachings" (Dai-kyo Sengen).

Later in the Meiji era, the theory came to be replaced with Secular Shrine Theory, the idea that Shinto Shrines were secular in their nature rather than religious.

See also

References

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  2. ^ 『世界大百科事典』に山田武の署名記事があるほか，無記名ではあるが『マイペディア』などの百科事典，『日本国語大辞典』『広辞苑』などの国語辞典，また新聞報道などにも細部の表現は違うが使われている。
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  9. ^ Saisei itchiは"the unity of religion and government"か"the unity of ritual and government"と直訳され神道固有の概念として解説されている
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