State Shinto

State Shintoball is a Authoritarian Unity ideology that believes that some of Shinto's teachings should be endorsed by the state like that the emperor should be worshiped as a divine being. State Shinto is very loyal, wise, and (acts) very religious.

History
It started with the Kokugaku ("National Learning") movement which wanted to return to traditional Shinto by removing the Buddhist elements. The Great Promulgation Campaign did this (though mostly unsuccessfully) until it was picked up by the emperor. The divine origin of the emperor was taught in school and Shinto shrines were funded by the government. Shinto was being used for nationalist purposes so the Shinto priests were heavily restricted on what they could do. This system went on until 1945 where the USA made a decree that banned ideological use of Shinto by the state. The emperor also had to admit that he didn't descended from the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Beliefs
State Shinto believes that some of the teachings of the Shinto religion should be enforced for the befit of the state. Some of these teachings like the emperor being descended of the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu, Kami's, and shrines for worship. Shinto is mostly used for nationalistic purposes and the Japanese identity.

Personality and Behavior
State Shinto is very nationalistic and loves Japan with a burning passion. He will die for his country and is often seen around Showa as either praising him or acting as a adviser. He is also very intelligent as he has read tons of Shinto scripture. He also acts very religious. He prays to the gods but the one he mostly worships is the emperor.

How to Draw:

 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Color it white
 * 3) Make a ##BC002D circle in the middle
 * 4) Draw a black torii in the middle
 * 5) Draw a Shinto priest hat
 * 6) Draw eyes and then you're done

Friends:

 * [[File: Showa.png]] Showa - Hail the emperor!

Frenemies:

 * [[File: Bud.png]] Buddhist Theocracy - We used to be friends...

Enemies:

 * [[File: Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - Damn Americans! Took away the power of the emperor and my influence!

Further Information

 * State Shinto
 * Shinto
 * Kokugaku
 * Emperor of Japan