Mushūkyo Identification and the Fragile Existence of Catholic Children in Japan

This paper challenges the Japanese word mushūkyo as it is used to create a collective, non-religious identity that excludes religious practitioners. Mushūkyo, in addition to functioning as the antithesis of religion, produces the homogeneity Japanese desire for themselves. As Japan becomes increasin...

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Main Author: Lemay, Alec R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2019]
In: Religions
Year: 2019, Volume: 10, Issue: 7, Pages: 1-16
Further subjects:B encapsulation
B Mushūkyo
B Roman Catholic Church in Japan
B Public Schools
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