There are many differences between Christianity and the different Japanese beliefs such as Shinto or kami worships. One of the most obvious differences is the difference in god worship. Christianity follows one God who is believed to be the creator of everything and believe in the holy trinity. The Japanese however, believe in many gods, goddesses and kami. These gods played many roles and include a story of the god, Izanagi, and a goddess, Izanami, creating islands. These gods also created procreation (Earhart, 15). Christians also believe that the land was given to them by god to protect but also to use to their advantage. The Japanese believe in protecting the land because often times kami reside in nature. Kami were thought to be found
