Mushūkyō Identification and the Fragile Existence of Catholic Children in Japan

This paper challenges the Japanese word <i>mushūkyō</i> as it is used to create a collective, non-religious identity that excludes religious practitioners. <i>Mushūkyō</i>, in addition to functioning as the antithesis of religion, produces the homogeneity Japanese desire for...

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Main Author: Alec R. LeMay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/7/414