When I was in Japan, I went to several temples and shrines, and there was definitely a spirituality about the place. I am not Japanese, so I am no expert, but I have made a casual study of religion in Japan. As the interviewees implied, most Japanese don't consider themselves religious, even though they engage in what could be considered religious practices (praying at a shrine to pass exams, for example). But, despite the fact that several of the interviewers said there is "nothingness" after death, ghost stories about in Japan, Shinto, as a nature based "religion", has kami as spirits of departed souls, both Shinto and Buddhism have rituals performed after a death (such as on the 49th day), and rites are often performed. There are some great books on the subject of religion in Japan, and this interview was only a small sampling. I think there is a spirituality to Japan. As a side note, I wonder how many of these interviewees will start thinking *more* about this topic now, as the questions got them thinking lol.
Your comment here and Santi on the same topic are well put together. My observation of those interviewed is they all demonstrated a lot of correct perception about religion and what it is and does and how they interact more as you say with cultural aspects and personal aspects as opposed to public aspects of Shinto/Buddhism. As they also say, the rise of the modern cults is unfortunate but far from unpredictable also.
Some quotes I forgot who said it: "I'd rather place my faith in God and find that hell doesn't exist after death, than ignore god and realize that hell exist after death." Basically, I would rather bring umbrella even tho there's no rain, than I don't bring an umbrella but the rain comes down. Bringing umbrella (religion) everywhere in unwanted condition might just inconvenience. But stuck at some place because you don't bring any umbrella and had to wait rains stop is far more inconvenience (Well in hell you might wait until your sins are forgiven or maybe not).
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
Jesus was an illegitimate child who was adopted by a carpenter. Along with Mary, he was supposed to be stone to death, but his mother andJesus were spared.
Oh Allah, The One, The Absolute, The Eternal, The Master of the Day of Recompense, The Possessor of all Glory and Honour, The Most Gracious, The Ever Compassionate, The Most Merciful, The Sovereign, The Holy One, The Source of Peace and Perfection, Guardian of Faith, Preserver of safety, The Irresistible, The Supreme, The Mighty, The Wise, You are ancient having no beginning and Everlasting having no end, You are The Creator of the heavens and the earth, The Creator of everything that once begun to exist. I beg You Allah, by every name that belongs to You, by every name You have taught to Your creations, by every name You have kept in the knowledge of the unseen; guide us all to the straight path, the Path of those whom You have blessed-not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray, pardon us all, and have mercy upon us all and grant us all a better understanding.
There’s also no “evidence” that there is nothingness in the afterlife. But we have a book called the Holy Bible , and we can be confident that we can go to heaven through the Lord Jesus Christ And we can be confident that we will go to a literal hell if we reject the gospel. The evidence of God is the perfect universe , and our 3 trillion strands of complex DNA perfectly designed Jesus Christ was a real historical figure, if He actually rose from the dead, like how the eye witnesses claimed, everything He said is true… including heaven and hell Romans 10:9 KJV is your free ticket into heaven, confidently.
Several studies have found lower rates of suicide attempts among persons who attend religious services being in religion entice public gathering which leads to lower rate of depression and loneliness.
Thats not true, countries like Japan have freedom of the press & freedom of journalism which allows reporting of rates of suicides more honestly, whilst very religious countries in Middle East, Africa, South Asia for example have corrupt/oppressive governments that restrict reporting or data gathering, or don't have the means to keep records due to poverty and making it seem rates of suicides seem lower than in countries or communities like Japan where society is although less religious, is still more free and honest about their societal faults.
@notlessorequal3777 But here the thing is In the Middle East or South Asian countries, Christian Orthodox countries They have superstitious beliefs in their religion And just because of these. Their country has become corrupted by nature
Many Western and Developed Nations have seen a dramatic decrease in Christian Worship in the last 50 years, and it seems the same has also happened with the Shinto religion in Japan. I'm not religious myself, but I do question why this has happened? ...This was an interesting subject you covered, and I do like your interviewing style! Very professional👍🥰
Developed nations had more access to information. And now with the internet, information access will accelerate. As people become more informed, religion, in the West and Japan, will decline even further. Knowledge is the enemy of religion.
@@nothingvanisheswithoutatra3746 makes sense since one of the main reasons for religeon was the lack of knowledge and not knowing how phenomenon started
@@muhammadnaimmustafa2730 according to Islam, anyone who is not Muslim will be t0rtured in hell. Lol what a peaceful religion. Also.. according to Islam it is not haram to kill people who stopped believing in Islam. Very peaceful
I used to be volunteer in catholic associative library several years ago, and these last years, I attended traditional messes in latin (growing again in France for several years). I'm a bit shocked to hear a big part of young men don't care about the afterlife at all or being afraid of devotion or any form of spirituality (for them= sects)! Anyway, thanks for the report!
All we need is Jesus, nothing more, nothing less. I don’t think the problem is that they don’t care if i’m being honest. It’s more often than not, that they don’t realize how messed up the human race actually is. People would rather do whatever they want and not care about the consequences instead of having to take responsibility for their actions, whether that is in this life or the life after. Everyone knows deep down that there is a God, but they suppress the truth in unrighteousness.
The Japanese are very reasonable, very independent and very mature people in my opinion. I am from Utrera, near Seville, Spain. But I worked in Japan for 7 years as my mom is Japanese and my dad is Spanish. It's a beautiful country in all aspects!
i understand why Japan would be confused about modern western religion. when i lived in Japan there is definitely a sense of spirituality in their culture, just in a different way which is perfectly normal and okay. i would walk by temples and notice locals praying quietly or washing their hands before entering. i grew up in a very strict christian household and didn’t really like it. i would never blame nor expect a country for not having the concept of God in the same way I grew up in though.
Every people who believes many God had a fallen nation. Eygpt and Rome fell due to low birthrates. Is Japan or USA going to be the new sodom and gomorah?
The problem itself is religion. Man creates all this strict and unnecessary regiments for people that do more damage than good. If you want to know God just ask Jesus to show you. He loves us more than you ever imagine.
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
they seem to be most rational and open minded people on earth. If ever they discover and start following some religion it maybe very scientific and in sync with universe
I was impressed with how perceptive the Japanese seemed to be with their views on religions, their own culture and festivals or celebrations (Shinto/Buddist) and I accord with their concern with respect to the rise of cults under the guise of religion. In the West there is similar cult rise in what is called "woke" which is a secular religion of the West promoted by politicians in place of a belief-system ie Christianity's decline has left a void which they seek to exploit and fill. The idea most people have is because there is science it explains everything so religion is no longer needed and yet look at the results in evidence today to disprove that idea.
There is definite truth to your statement; "wokism" is a cult just like any extreme social movement to get people to act a certain way, spend money or confuse people with deception. Natural order needs to exist in any society for it to function without problems. I also agree that police, poor political decisions have caused a lot of problems and maybe there should be some form of reparations to be made-to what extent I don't know.
When government, not saying all bans a certain event, group, or etc. Majority of the time , the reasons are always due to financial and never based on belief.
Religious people believe they know everything.. but they don't even have proof to backup their claims. When I ask them for proof they use their Bible or Quran or Torah to proof their religion is the truth. According to their book their religion is the truth, LMAO.. so stupid
Rather than forcing what seems logical explanations and believing in them to find comfort regarding fundamental questions such as the existence of God or an afterlife, I believe it is intellectually honest and courageous to squarely confront the somewhat cruel fact that "we don't know what we don't know." It could be considered as one possible answer. Even if we assume the existence of God or spiritual entities, I personally think it is incredibly arrogant for mere humans to believe they can fully comprehend their nature.
Nature and the universe itself literally screams ”God is real”. I believe it’s arrogant to assume we have a Creator. In fact, our Creator actually wants is to know Him.
No. You are Catholic foreigner living in Japan. Japanese Christians are not Catholic. They are protestant because influence from Netherlands, Britain and America.
@@supercuriousbrain i'm sorry. but actually i was born in Japan and grew up there. And i was baptized in a Catholic Church in Japan. Perhaps this case is a little rare
The one kid responds that he "doesn't care" whether there is an afterlife. I'm baffled by this and by the common affirmations from others both in other videos, movies, books, and even in this comment section, that there's some sort of affable maturity in that response rather than dumb immaturity and even cognitive dissonance. Surely he cares about what happens to him tomorrow--but not even denying the possibility of a sort of "tomorrow" to life on earth, he simply shrugs? That's a lack of imagination not some kind of deeply mystically beautiful cultural blossoming in the ancient Japan's sons and daughters. Missionaries (including one in this comment section) appear to give up on the Japanese? Why? Every single answer these people gave in your video could easily be followed up with a continued conversation that I think would enlighten both parties. Are they intellectually stunted? Why are they stunted in their curiosity? And yes, by my tone you should tell that I'm frustrated by this because I seem to have better luck teaching children to wonder about their sense of the divine than missionaries are capable of doing with entire generations of Japanese people.
I understand you being frustrated with this, but I also understand those who have given up on trying to reach Japan for the Gospel(though I believe they’re wrong to do so). Japan has remained at about 1% Christian for decades now and there has been no sign of growth. As someone who consumes a lot of Japanese entertainment, I often see storylines where God and Christians (or very Christian-like substitutes) are portrayed as straight up evil. It’s not even old fashioned atheism. These stories will portray God as real and then the protagonists will kill Him. There is an intense love of the demonic and darkness in a lot of Japanese media. Hedonism and a strong sense of nationalism also run throughout the country. If it’s not Japanese and it keeps them from drowning their depression in vices, then they want nothing to do with it. Another problem is that Japan is not considered a high priority for missionary work since it’s a first world country. That’s silly, of course, because so much Japanese media is consumed across the world that evangelizing Japan would also affect other countries. It looks VERY bleak for the increase of Christianity in Japan, but we should always keep trying. Even if only a few are saved, that will matter for eternity
@@corbor2216 Japan portrays Christianity & God as 'straight-up' evil not helped by the historical fact of colonialism, imperialism, destruction & past genocides of pagan nations and cultures in its two thousand years of Christianity's existence. For some cultures, Christianity's vow to upheave, upturn, or even outright eliminate their own religion & culture was the first, and only ever experience, with first-contact Christians. (Matthew: 10:35-6 "For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother [...] and a man's foes shall be that of his own household".) This is not seen as a positive message for a culture as family-orientated and communal as Japan.
Interestingly enough, near death experiencies in the west show some common patterns that were present in old japanese spirituality (shinto and buddhism) such as connection with the "whole", the idea of reencarnation and our personality as a temporary desguise, being pure consciousness our true essence. Such a shame they have lost it.
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
You’re very mistaken. The fact we’re here today is a blessing from God. God is and always has been, he created existence to have companionship of people made in his image.
Believe in God not a relegion Or a cult, how did you say No God when a creation of God Are existed like People, animals, Plants,and many spicies in Water , there are words saying If there is building there is An Engeener , if there is a. Wach There a wach maker , if there I an earth there is a creator
after this i looked and there before me was a great multitude, that no one could count , from every nation tribe people and language standing before the throne and in front of the lamb, they were wearing white robes and had palm branches in there hands, revelation 7 v 9 , the truth is all nations will be represented in heaven. it is not so much of religion, it is knowing some one, do you know him, and will you represent your nation in the vast multitude, will you be there,
Even if they say they don’t believe in God now, if they are put in a desperate situation, let’s say in the middle of the ocean with a bunch of sharks around for days (which happened for real in history by the way), I bet you anything…they will sooner or later call out on God. We don’t believe, yet we try to live with morals. We say we don’t believe because we don’t know how bad we are and need the Savior. I used to be one of them, but I am saved now. I’m forever grateful for Jesus. I’m praying for my fellow Japanese 🇯🇵
It’s funny you say that because during the 40’s Japan was very aetheistic and they still committed genocide against the Chinese, Koreans and other groups they capture and that is without mentioning Unit 731(be careful if you look into it). My country (El Salvador) IS at war, but against satanic gangs that rape women, kill babies for satanic sacrifices, and enlist minors. Please get this idea that nations with strong religious beliefs and political views, led to war. And judge is each group, nation, and religion according to their their beliefs and actions
Remember how Japan acted during WW2? What about when they ran one of the most in-humane human experiments (Unit 731)? Very peaceful non-religious country...
In the past, Japanese believed in god. But during the pacific war, Japanese were taught emperor was god.After the Pacific War ended, the idea that the Emperor was a god disappeared, so fewer Japanese believed in God. But Japanese have a habit remains. My English is bad.sorry;(
Me too. Hahahaha I'm also very glad there is many xenophobes in Japan. Because the world is full of religitards. Their xenophobia has saved their country from being Christianized(historical fact)
"Brainwashed" is a matter of semantics. Secularism can be just as brainwashing such as Communism, Fascism, Misanthropy, Nihilism. Those are secular beliefs with plenty of blood on its own hands
"Did We fail in the first creation? But they are in confusion over a new creation. And We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein When the two receivers receive, seated on the right and on the left. Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record]. And the intoxication of death will bring the truth; that is what you were trying to avoid. And the Horn will be blown. That is the Day of [carrying out] the threat(Day Of Judgement/Resurrection) And every soul will come, with it a driver and a witness. [It will be said], "You were certainly in unmindfulness of this, and We have removed from you your cover, so your sight, this Day, is sharp." And his companion, [the angel], will say, "This [record] is what is with me, prepared." (Quran,50 : 15-23) wake up, This life is nothing more than a virtual reality.. and God is Truthful Reality. so why are you denied existence of God? Your perception about reality is cover your consciousness from the truth. Have they been created from nothing or are they themselves their own creators? (Quran, 52:35 ) in The Day Of Resurrection you just shocking fucked if you denied or reject Him(the creator/God).. and walk away from His Way in this world... that is unmindfulness presence of God and denied another truth of reality.. you are blind.. if you can't see presence of God.. yes we can't see Him directly, but you can see around you.. see everything in earth, universe or in your self/body... are everything just come out from nothing? and no need source or creator? or intelligent design? then someone ask "so who creator of God? or where God come from? " Well, God is The existence ,source and reality in the first place.. that is God neither need Creator.. not like us.. God is Fundamental existence that gift space to us to exist... hope you can see the truth before you death... Ameen.
Do you think people should be treated the same in events that believe in the faith as people who are just there to take advantage of it? Do they deserve the same benefits?
I think this video shows the interviewees are either conflicted or do not know much about religion. It is not a subject they have studied or practiced very much. They have more of a personal opinion about these questions, but it doesn't seem based on personal study or investigation. From what they said, Shintoism and Buddhism are customs and not religious practices. I think Japanese follow customs, not religions. Their knowledge of religion is very limited.
They simply offer an unbiased and clear viewpoint, which contrasts with the influence one might undergo when indoctrinated at a young age, hindering the formation of independent beliefs.
Very wise and thoughtful questions that every human need to search for the right answer, The following is a true story: the great scientist Issac. Newton was a christian he was visited by a friend who was also a scholar but an atheist, his friend noticed a very nice model of the solar system by the side of Issac Newton, he thought that Newton made the model in such accuracy ,so he praised Newton: 'Look at this fasinating model, did you make it yourself?" Newton answered,' No ,it just happened to be here, noone made it' ,His visitor said, ' No one made it! You must be joking' Then Newton said, This is only a small model of the solar system and you think that some one had to make it before its existence, now the real solar system exists in the universe, you think that there is no creator and no God to create it but it just exists randomly, do you find it contradictory yourself ?'
This is basic logic, but we try to remove a higher power out of everything in our insistence on egotism and so-called humanism. Subsequently, we have immense mental health and social problems as a result. A coincidence? Certainly not.
Or maybe we only see order within the chaos, the universe might appear perfect and made for us, but is it really, how can you know for sure that it is? People of the old have stared at the sky and counted the stars, assigning them names and groups, constellations, yet with our modern understanding of the universe, we know that there's no such thing as constellations, stars are separate across vast distances and possess wildly different sizes, they're not "organized" in a pretty dome above the Earth. The world being organized seems to only be an illusion, fabricated by our subjective senses.
Having lived in Japan during the entire decade of the 1990s as gospel seed sowing missionary, I concluded that Japanese people are just not chosen for salvation nor interested in knowing the truth about Creation as opposed to evolution taught in schools there. However their “ Atheism “ is not of a opposing hostile nature as it is in the USA among anti Christian groups and movements!
Is not true some people also believe in their relegion practice how about Nakizumo annual tradition that some people held every year in japan? in that tradition they believe crying baby is healthy and can ward off evil spirits. Could you please Ask japanese people about it next time?😂
In Japan,Christianity they practiced is really like a cult .Different from rest of the world.That is why i only believe in anime if i visit to Japan once again.
Like a cult? You must got it twisted with Jehovah's Witnesses, which is nowhere near the true Christian faith. It only seems like a cult to people who don't grasp Christianity fully. Any group of people can any religion seem like a cult, the Imperial Japanese were Buddhist and no one rebukes them from the atrocities the committed except in the name of Buddha, except the neighboring countries they invaded.
The seven-day Adventists in Japan are a cult, although unfortunately they call themselves "Christians." Annother example are the members of the Freemasons, who also call themselves "Christians." When in reality they are servants of their master Lucifer! It is unfortunately a sad fact that there are so many atheists in Japan,who will eventually suffer terribly after this earthly life in a place where they never thought they would end up there. 1.5% of the Japanese population are Christians... Lets pray for the people of Japan!
0:33 I love this photo. Look at the golden 6-pointed stars on the tree. Of course this is a common decoration for many cultures, as it is a very simple and pretty shape. But also 6 point stars are very closely related to Judaism and Jewish culture. So here we possibly have this scenario: A Japanese man, who goes to Shinto temples to pray, but is actually a Buddhist, putting up a Christian symbol, of pagan tree worship, covered in Jewish stars, that he was inspired to use by watching an agnostic Jewish family celebrate Chanukah, even though he does not believe in God, but please don't call him an atheist, because he does Hindu Yoga.
The only argument that can be said about the critique of religion is that Secularism has just as much blood on its hands. Communism, Fascism, Misanthropy, Nihilism and or any Radical Atheist Movement. The blood that comes from Nihilism and Misanthropy (usually both are intertwined) are lonewolfs who commit those crimes. They still count as murder within Secularism. Communism and Fascism on the otherhand are collectivist Secular beliefs that spilled the blood of millions. So in conclusion Secularism is just as dangerous
Your God watch everything. And also watch people(including innocent childrens) being t0rturеd to death during the World War 2. Is that the God you believe in?
Here is the Creator Jesus' heart concerning all cultures, including and especially Japan: "Then Peter began to speak: “Now I really understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, but in every nation the person who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him." The book of Acts, chapter 10, verses 34-35 from the Bible. Jesus Christ died on that cross for the sins of ALL people; the question is, will you surrender your heart to Him?
The scandal of God's love is that the Lord Jesus, the only Holy One eternal Son of God came down from heaven and overcame this world, died for our sins and conquered the consequence of sin which is death. He rose from the dead and has redemptively purchased us with His Blood. The righteousness of our Holy God is satisfied by the Blood of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Bless you!
It’s a lot easier to believe there is nothingness after we die than to believe in a heaven or hell 😅. Science also doesn’t prove there is nothingness after we die… what proof is there for that? Nothing. If you believe that, then you probably don’t believe in justice and would rather avoid accountability.
i actualy hate Christianity but why because my country the Philippine's the people of Philippine's was forced to be Christian the people where punished but the people where innocent we the spanish/Christians has destroyed are past religion but why didnt god stop them why didnt god tell his follows to stop
Oh Allah, The One, The Absolute, The Eternal, The Master of the Day of Recompense, The Possessor of all Glory and Honour, The Most Gracious, The Ever Compassionate, The Most Merciful, The Sovereign, The Holy One, The Source of Peace and Perfection, Guardian of Faith, Preserver of safety, The Irresistible, The Supreme, The Mighty, The Wise, You are ancient having no beginning and Everlasting having no end, You are The Creator of the heavens and the earth, The Creator of everything that once begun to exist. I beg You Allah, by every name that belongs to You, by every name You have taught to Your creations, by every name You have kept in the knowledge of the unseen; guide us all to the straight path, the Path of those whom You have blessed-not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray, pardon us all, and have mercy upon us all and grant us all a better understanding.
@KHABIB-TIME I appreciate your curiosity kind sir! God did not have children, God is all powerful, and manifested himself and his spirit into a human form. Jesus was both 100 percent God, and 100 percent human. Jesus was a humble man, yet also divine. As stated in john 1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And john 1 verse 14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
We as Muslims believe in the existence of one God who created us to worship Him and not associate anyone with Him. We believe in a messenger such as Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, may God bless them and grant them peace, as messengers sent by God to call people to worship Him. God has commanded us to have good morals and not to attack others. We believe in life after death. If we are believers and do good deeds, we will enter Paradise. If the opposite is true, our fate is Hell.
There are many evidence that God and eternal life exist… I think that we all are religious although sometimes we are not aware of this. The 10 commandments which God gave us are placed in every human being’s heart. It is natural for us that we do not want to betray our wife or husband or at least we do not feel comfortable with this, we want to be honest, we do not want to kill etc. It is natural for all of us except those who are very much hurt in their lifetime.
that is sad to hear this Japanese people don't believe in God that is just one explaining full religion and they're not even this part of it this is no huge issue explaining temporary
You must understand that this was just five people, young men mainly. This video is not randomized, and is likely made to illicit a view from you and me. Take it with a grain of salt. It is true that Japanese people are mostly atheistic, but many are quite spiritual. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle.
May Allah give guidance to all these confused Japanese. To anyone whose willing to read, let me drop this here as a Muslim. In Islam, we believe this short life we live on Earth is a test from Allah (God). It's a test for the believers, to determine whether we will end up in heaven or hell. Allah (God) created us for the purpose of obeying Him. Allah does not need us. If we believe in Him, obey His commands, then we will be rewarded in the afterlife. And if we don't? Allah is the Almighty, He doesn't need our prayers. He's the Most Powerful. He's the Creator. Allah doesn't lose anything if humans doesn't believe in Him. Life is short. The time you'll spend in the afterlife isn't 60,70 years. It's eternal. How about spend 6,7 minutes today to ask yourself, if I die today, what will happen to me? Not to my family and friends who I leave behind, but me. Will I go to heaven when I spend my entire life never fully believe in God? Will there be nothingness? What happened to the people who died all this time? If we really become nothing, then why bother to be a good person? Shouldn't we live any way we want? We'll die either way. Anyone who actually bothered to answer these questions in shaa Allah will find them in Islam. You are welcome
The Heavenly Father said this is not about religion regardless what religion your in .. what beliefs u had ..all he wants is your sincere hearts who truly believe on him through Jesus Christ.. He is the only creator on this earth.. once you die all your beliefs r lies .. many will cannot enter in heaven n can't be reincarnated for the next life .. they will be undergo punishment in hell according how heavy their sins.. Jesus Christ said his second coming are near.. there will be famine .. wars .. deadly virus.. natural disasters but deadly... etc.. in coming years because our HEAVENLY FATHER felt so disgusted how the people on earth do the things he hates the most .. HE IS A JEALOUS GOD AFTERALL ... this is the truth it came from the God own feelings..
Wars and earthquakes etc are described in the bible as a sign of Jesus Christ’s presence I.e when he’s here, not signs that he will be coming. If someone has a presence they are here, if they haven’t arrived they don’t have a presence. So when his disciples asked how would his followers know he was here, Jesus gave them signs so they would know he was here, I.e wars, earthquakes, food shortage, disease etc. They are all happening now. So he is here not on earth but in heaven.
13:16 they should study Philosophy and basic metaphysics in high school. That sentence is an insult to rational thought. On the other hand 14:00 is better built mind, giving reasons and trying to understand.
Believing in something doesnt mean you always need to SEE it to believe it was true or not. If people didnt believe in god existence just because they havent seen "god", they should try to feel their existence without seeing it. For example, if you see the road at night is dry and clean, then you proceed to sleep without knowing anything surrounding you, next morning you see the road is wet and full of fallen leaves. Did you not believe there was storm in the night? Of course you believe there was storm, but did you saw it with your own eyes? Nope, but you still believe there was storm right?. So telling that the god is not there because you cant see it is a weak argument. God didnt exist if you didnt need "god" in your life. There were an example of a barber with his customer. They discuss something about existence of god. The barber said to to the customer while cutting his customer hair "there was no god because if god exist there were no war, poverty, pain, in all over the world, now we saw everywhere we go there will always be war,criminal,poverty,etc". The customer then pointing toward someone outside the barbershop. There was a man with a very long and messy hair, his hair has not been treated like for about 2 years. "Barber didnt exist because if barber exist there wouldnt bee people with a very long and messy hair like that guy". The barber then said "of course theres barber out there, me and many place you go go there will be barber". Customer then asking the barber "If barber exist then why didnt he cut his hair?" , barber said "because he didnt want to". The customer then said "likewise god, if you dont need god help then you wont get helped by god" that indicate that there is god. In 1:49 he didnt believe in god, yet in 11:55 he believe to get into heaver or hell he agreed its in the god judgement. Uhh i dunno. The question to ask if there is afterlife to non religious people is not asking them "is there afterlife?" Because they will just answer there is no afterlife, only nothingness. Then what about "if there IS afterlife?" Because theyre not sure if afterlife exist or not, so which one is better? Of course believing in afterlife is much better option, because you can make sure you do good in this life. If thinking that there will only be nothingness after we die, then theres no worth for and also purposes for living being in this world. There will be no moral compasses to everyone if they think there is only nothingness in afterlife. 12:57 the guys showing his book that told us "human is just a tool to spread a gene". Then we are no different than wild animal. We got ourself mind. Its a shame if we didnt think enough to our existence. 13:43 yup, he said it himself that it would be wise to do as we want while we are alive. The question is, is it really "as we want?" Or there will be exception, unless it is good and no harm? Then how do we define good and evil? Following our conscience/heart is not always go right. So it leave us with only 1 thing. Religion. With religion there will always be a moral compass wether its good or evil. Although i completely saw that many people said "then why non religious people often do much more good than religious people did?" Well, its not only about the religion. Every religion that i knew will always told us to do good. The problem in here is not the religion, its the person. Its not always non religious people often do good, there were some of them that do harm to. Its the same with religious people. Despite my argument is a bit sensitive toward those non religious people, im just saying that i do respect every people without seeing their religion, culture, etc. Im just sharing my opinion for what im seeing is right. Peace. Sorry for my broken english.
Poor souls, God loves you, regardless of what religion. He want you to reach him and even through meditations. You guys don't even have a clue how much God need you Japan. I love you guys, I believe Japan knows what God is but not in a western way and it's fine. We are all connected to our creator, wether people believe it or not.
@HeyThatsEsther I'm here on Earth for a mission, so I know, they feel helpless and they need help. I love everyone! I am spiritually aware of who I am.
God already said in revelations that you don't have to go to church and find God to be saved. To be saved is whatever in the bible. God refer to people to have 1:1 with him anyway.
no more lies ... I invite the Japanese to know Islam which is the only and true religion ... I love this people very much but it suffers from many problems as we can see with their numerous suicides and the coldness of their society ... I invite you to know Islam, then the choice will be yours to be Muslim or not ... just know that everything the media say about Muslims is big misunderstanding and false .... .study this religion and make your own opinion, I hope that your people will be Muslims because you deserve to be happy, besides, I'm surprised that there are very few Muslims in Japan
God only asked his people to be Holy..Religions are of the Devil and out of the pits of Hell..That's why everyone in the world is so Divided..Its Sad.that noone wants to obey our creator and making up so many different religions to do their own thing.
@@uriels4097 don't put all your destiny and that of humans with this kind of nonsense....this youtuber tells just what sings to him and full of lies..just to have likes and subscribers.
So basically they are saying live as you want with no restrictions and no guidness, no moral actions like killing they are saying its the same if you kill a person or not, or rape and doesnt rape, we are going to die and no one is going to be held accountable for his deeds? Cmon we have to be wise and think, if there is no god who created the heavens ans the earth? Who created the first atom? Basically a shoe has a puprouse but us humans dont.... your job in this world is to worship that god who created you and those before you made life and death as a test for you all. Beacuse one day you will return to him and he will hold you accountable for your deeds. So dont be arrogant, think deeply in the creation of the night and day the sun and the moon and everything around you. I ask Allah to guide us all
@HeyThatsAlex658 🖐🏻 stop, buddha is not deity he was a HISTORICAL FIGURE, who born 2600 years ago and just a normal Human. As a Buddist ATHEIST i go to vihar just because buddha is my teacher.
@@sidhantkamble5191Buddha specifically did not answer the question of God on purpose. The idea was that it is not important and is a distraction from enlightenment. Buddhism has many strains, from mainly atheistic Theravada to the interesting situation with Tibetan Buddhism, which subscribes to many deities reminiscent of the Hinduism that influenced it.
ローマ人への手紙 1:20 - 「というのは、世界の創造以来、神の目に見えないものは、造られたものによって、つまり神の永遠の力と神性によってさえ、はっきりと見られ、理解されるからです。ですから、それらには弁解の余地がありません。」
When I was in Japan, I went to several temples and shrines, and there was definitely a spirituality about the place. I am not Japanese, so I am no expert, but I have made a casual study of religion in Japan. As the interviewees implied, most Japanese don't consider themselves religious, even though they engage in what could be considered religious practices (praying at a shrine to pass exams, for example). But, despite the fact that several of the interviewers said there is "nothingness" after death, ghost stories about in Japan, Shinto, as a nature based "religion", has kami as spirits of departed souls, both Shinto and Buddhism have rituals performed after a death (such as on the 49th day), and rites are often performed. There are some great books on the subject of religion in Japan, and this interview was only a small sampling. I think there is a spirituality to Japan.
As a side note, I wonder how many of these interviewees will start thinking *more* about this topic now, as the questions got them thinking lol.
Your comment here and Santi on the same topic are well put together.
My observation of those interviewed is they all demonstrated a lot of correct perception about religion and what it is and does and how they interact more as you say with cultural aspects and personal aspects as opposed to public aspects of Shinto/Buddhism.
As they also say, the rise of the modern cults is unfortunate but far from unpredictable also.
可能原因是，日本是一個無神論國家，神道 (可能是一神教) 和佛教在日本都不是講求神的形像，
而是講求和尚對人們的影響，影響至每個日本人的生活都需要祝福，是一種精神寄託。
日本人的心靈需要信仰，但理性告訴他們不能依靠信仰，
對日本人來說，工作才是出路，所以日本人會因過份勞動，忽略了心靈醫治，
最終，成了邪教興起的溫床。
其實基督徒有醫治日本人心靈的效用，而且日本學童的水平都處於亞洲上階，
中國、日本和韓國的青少年都具備優質思考能力，同時缺乏獨立思考能力，
因為這些國家都講求統一思想，而不是獨立思考，
上帝則要求人有獨立思考，不是講求天天聽道，而是要晝夜思考。
Some quotes I forgot who said it:
"I'd rather place my faith in God and find that hell doesn't exist after death, than ignore god and realize that hell exist after death."
Basically, I would rather bring umbrella even tho there's no rain, than I don't bring an umbrella but the rain comes down. Bringing umbrella (religion) everywhere in unwanted condition might just inconvenience. But stuck at some place because you don't bring any umbrella and had to wait rains stop is far more inconvenience (Well in hell you might wait until your sins are forgiven or maybe not).
16 神はそのひとり子を賜わったほどに、この世を愛して下さった。それは御子を信じる者がひとりも滅びないで、永遠の命を得るためである。 (John 3:16)
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese
Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
Do Japanese Christians refer to God as "kami"?
Thank you 😊
Japan don't believe in god
Jesus was an illegitimate child who was adopted by a carpenter. Along with Mary, he was supposed to be stone to death, but his mother andJesus were spared.
こんな難しい質問に、こうやって考えてしっかり言葉で答えられるのすごいです。
Oh Allah, The One, The Absolute, The Eternal, The Master of the Day of Recompense, The Possessor of all Glory and Honour, The Most Gracious, The Ever Compassionate, The Most Merciful, The Sovereign, The Holy One, The Source of Peace and Perfection, Guardian of Faith, Preserver of safety, The Irresistible, The Supreme, The Mighty, The Wise, You are ancient having no beginning and Everlasting having no end, You are The Creator of the heavens and the earth, The Creator of everything that once begun to exist. I beg You Allah, by every name that belongs to You, by every name You have taught to Your creations, by every name You have kept in the knowledge of the unseen; guide us all to the straight path, the Path of those whom You have blessed-not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray, pardon us all, and have mercy upon us all and grant us all a better understanding.
There’s also no “evidence” that there is nothingness in the afterlife.
But we have a book called the Holy Bible , and we can be confident that we can go to heaven through the Lord Jesus Christ
And we can be confident that we will go to a literal hell if we reject the gospel.
The evidence of God is the perfect universe , and our 3 trillion strands of complex DNA perfectly designed
Jesus Christ was a real historical figure, if He actually rose from the dead, like how the eye witnesses claimed, everything He said is true… including heaven and hell
Romans 10:9 KJV is your free ticket into heaven, confidently.
Muzukashi janakute, hizobutsu to yu mono wa subete doko kara sozo sareta no ka o kangaete kudasai!
Several studies have found lower rates of suicide attempts among persons who attend religious services being in religion entice public gathering which leads to lower rate of depression and loneliness.
BS! What studies?!!! Religion poisons everything! Kudos, Japan!!!
Thats not true, countries like Japan have freedom of the press & freedom of journalism which allows reporting of rates of suicides more honestly, whilst very religious countries in Middle East, Africa, South Asia for example have corrupt/oppressive governments that restrict reporting or data gathering, or don't have the means to keep records due to poverty and making it seem rates of suicides seem lower than in countries or communities like Japan where society is although less religious, is still more free and honest about their societal faults.
@notlessorequal3777 But here the thing is
In the Middle East or South Asian countries, Christian Orthodox countries
They have superstitious beliefs in their religion
And just because of these. Their country has become corrupted by nature
@@notlessorequal3777"freedom of press and freedom of journalism".
Please don't tell me that you're an atheist.
@@estrelaazul460 Not sure why being an atheist or not has anything to do with statistical reporting?
Many Western and Developed Nations have seen a dramatic decrease in Christian Worship in the last 50 years, and it seems the same has also happened with the Shinto religion in Japan. I'm not religious myself, but I do question why this has happened? ...This was an interesting subject you covered, and I do like your interviewing style! Very professional👍🥰
Developed nations had more access to information. And now with the internet, information access will accelerate. As people become more informed, religion, in the West and Japan, will decline even further. Knowledge is the enemy of religion.
@@nothingvanisheswithoutatra3746 makes sense since one of the main reasons for religeon was the lack of knowledge and not knowing how phenomenon started
I see why now, thanks to black people saying white people won't go to Heaven, I'll never support God or Jesus now.
I think we all need Religion to modulate Society.
Shinto is the backbone of the Japanese Nation.
Budhism Christianity are far behind.
Faith in God is necessary to have a foundation for mental health.
Great questions. Next time, can you also ask Japanese women for their views too?
Thank you!
幼稚園は浄土宗、小学校はカトリックで、中高と天台宗の学校に通ってました。家は神道です。
Amazing listening to the answers.
For the guys who believe in afterlife, I hope they can try looking for more knowledge on it, insyaallah.
@@muhammadnaimmustafa2730 according to Islam, anyone who is not Muslim will be t0rtured in hell.
Lol what a peaceful religion.
Also.. according to Islam it is not haram to kill people who stopped believing in Islam. Very peaceful
@@muhammadnaimmustafa2730💣💣💥💥
@@muhammadnaimmustafa2730 no need ☪️ancer
I used to be volunteer in catholic associative library several years ago, and these last years, I attended traditional messes in latin (growing again in France for several years). I'm a bit shocked to hear a big part of young men don't care about the afterlife at all or being afraid of devotion or any form of spirituality (for them= sects)!
Anyway, thanks for the report!
The Latin Mass can be quite boring to some extent out there.
That is why we need a Vernacular version of events.
All we need is Jesus, nothing more, nothing less. I don’t think the problem is that they don’t care if i’m being honest. It’s more often than not, that they don’t realize how messed up the human race actually is. People would rather do whatever they want and not care about the consequences instead of having to take responsibility for their actions, whether that is in this life or the life after. Everyone knows deep down that there is a God, but they suppress the truth in unrighteousness.
@@JoyOfTheLORD. that is simply what you believe. You are just unable to see past your ignorance
日本人って神頼みするけど、なんの神様にお願いしてんだろうね🤣宗教で争いが起きる国があるのが日本人にとっては不思議でたまらない。
The Japanese are very reasonable, very independent and very mature people in my opinion. I am from Utrera, near Seville, Spain. But I worked in Japan for 7 years as my mom is Japanese and my dad is Spanish. It's a beautiful country in all aspects!
このコメント欄だけでも宗教観の違いで争いが起きてる。こんなにばかばかしいことはないよ。
Such is the nature of religions
i understand why Japan would be confused about modern western religion. when i lived in Japan there is definitely a sense of spirituality in their culture, just in a different way which is perfectly normal and okay. i would walk by temples and notice locals praying quietly or washing their hands before entering. i grew up in a very strict christian household and didn’t really like it. i would never blame nor expect a country for not having the concept of God in the same way I grew up in though.
It's not a western religion it's an middle eastern religion. Don't get it twisted, Europeans worshiped Gods before like Odin
Every people who believes many God had a fallen nation. Eygpt and Rome fell due to low birthrates. Is Japan or USA going to be the new sodom and gomorah?
The problem itself is religion. Man creates all this strict and unnecessary regiments for people that do more damage than good. If you want to know God just ask Jesus to show you. He loves us more than you ever imagine.
人の子は、滅びる者を救うためにきたのである。Matthew 18:11
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese
Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
they seem to be most rational and open minded people on earth. If ever they discover and start following some religion it maybe very scientific and in sync with universe
God is The Universe Himself
In sync with the universe? What does that mean? God is the only one to be worshipped, the only way to God is through his son Jesus Christ.
@@ThePugPrince Amen. Proverbs 1:7" The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
God is God. God created the universe.
Actually true Christianity is scientific and very in sync with the universe… it’s also very rational.
I was impressed with how perceptive the Japanese seemed to be with their views on religions, their own culture and festivals or celebrations (Shinto/Buddist) and I accord with their concern with respect to the rise of cults under the guise of religion. In the West there is similar cult rise in what is called "woke" which is a secular religion of the West promoted by politicians in place of a belief-system ie Christianity's decline has left a void which they seek to exploit and fill. The idea most people have is because there is science it explains everything so religion is no longer needed and yet look at the results in evidence today to disprove that idea.
There is definite truth to your statement; "wokism" is a cult just like any extreme social movement to get people to act a certain way, spend money or confuse people with deception. Natural order needs to exist in any society for it to function without problems. I also agree that police, poor political decisions have caused a lot of problems and maybe there should be some form of reparations to be made-to what extent I don't know.
Nice question 👌 Arigatogozimasu 🙏
When government, not saying all bans a certain event, group, or etc. Majority of the time , the reasons are always due to financial and never based on belief.
The question you should have asked tho: what does the word "god" mean here?
@@BelugaTheSmartCat Well, good thing that i believe something different than your definition then.
@@BelugaTheSmartCat Well, i believe in The necessary existence of universes.
That’s why I like the Japanese way better than I do many western countries
Wish there was a larger pool of people. When everyone gives the same answer is less fun 🙁
And no women.
@@architechofrealitywho cares if there are no women?
When a religion forces people to contribute, is that really out of goodwill or a form of a government control.
No evidence for religion, contradictory statements, hence not believing it.
Religious people believe they know everything.. but they don't even have proof to backup their claims.
When I ask them for proof they use their Bible or Quran or Torah to proof their religion is the truth.
According to their book their religion is the truth, LMAO.. so stupid
yes, even phone that you used just now also has no creator and no manufacturer. haha. stupid freethinker.
The biggest prove of God is you yourself and this world we live in, Look around and think who created all this ?
@@user-ue4fh5mv9sFlying spaghetti monster created universe
@@user-ue4fh5mv9s神か、ビックバンか、突然生じたか、意外にもどっかの人間の脳内の想像かも。
神が作った可能性も十分ありますが、他の可能性もありますね。
だから今のところわからないが正解です。
Rather than forcing what seems logical explanations and believing in them to find comfort regarding fundamental questions such as the existence of God or an afterlife, I believe it is intellectually honest and courageous to squarely confront the somewhat cruel fact that "we don't know what we don't know." It could be considered as one possible answer. Even if we assume the existence of God or spiritual entities, I personally think it is incredibly arrogant for mere humans to believe they can fully comprehend their nature.
Nature and the universe itself literally screams ”God is real”. I believe it’s arrogant to assume we have a Creator. In fact, our Creator actually wants is to know Him.
i'm Catholic but Japanese haha
No. You are Catholic foreigner living in Japan.
Japanese Christians are not Catholic. They are protestant because influence from Netherlands, Britain and America.
@@supercuriousbrain i'm sorry. but actually i was born in Japan and grew up there. And i was baptized in a Catholic Church in Japan. Perhaps this case is a little rare
What do you think about Catholic priests have rap*d nearly 5,000 children in Portugal since 1950?
Was jesus a catholic ?answer me ?
@@adnanben784Jesus is Saviour for mankind,He is Son of God
それぞれ信じたいものを信じれば良いと思うが、宗教が素晴らしいものだと思えないのはコメント欄を見たら明白
イエスは彼に言われた、「わたしは道であり、真理であり、命である。だれでもわたしによらないでは、父のみもとに行くことはできない。(John 14:6)
❤️🔥
The one kid responds that he "doesn't care" whether there is an afterlife. I'm baffled by this and by the common affirmations from others both in other videos, movies, books, and even in this comment section, that there's some sort of affable maturity in that response rather than dumb immaturity and even cognitive dissonance. Surely he cares about what happens to him tomorrow--but not even denying the possibility of a sort of "tomorrow" to life on earth, he simply shrugs? That's a lack of imagination not some kind of deeply mystically beautiful cultural blossoming in the ancient Japan's sons and daughters. Missionaries (including one in this comment section) appear to give up on the Japanese? Why? Every single answer these people gave in your video could easily be followed up with a continued conversation that I think would enlighten both parties. Are they intellectually stunted? Why are they stunted in their curiosity? And yes, by my tone you should tell that I'm frustrated by this because I seem to have better luck teaching children to wonder about their sense of the divine than missionaries are capable of doing with entire generations of Japanese people.
I understand you being frustrated with this, but I also understand those who have given up on trying to reach Japan for the Gospel(though I believe they’re wrong to do so). Japan has remained at about 1% Christian for decades now and there has been no sign of growth. As someone who consumes a lot of Japanese entertainment, I often see storylines where God and Christians (or very Christian-like substitutes) are portrayed as straight up evil. It’s not even old fashioned atheism. These stories will portray God as real and then the protagonists will kill Him.
There is an intense love of the demonic and darkness in a lot of Japanese media. Hedonism and a strong sense of nationalism also run throughout the country. If it’s not Japanese and it keeps them from drowning their depression in vices, then they want nothing to do with it.
Another problem is that Japan is not considered a high priority for missionary work since it’s a first world country. That’s silly, of course, because so much Japanese media is consumed across the world that evangelizing Japan would also affect other countries.
It looks VERY bleak for the increase of Christianity in Japan, but we should always keep trying. Even if only a few are saved, that will matter for eternity
So, basically, you're bummed out that the Japanese aren't buying into missionaries attempts to proselytize, seeing right through their rhetoric?
@@corbor2216 Japan portrays Christianity & God as 'straight-up' evil not helped by the historical fact of colonialism, imperialism, destruction & past genocides of pagan nations and cultures in its two thousand years of Christianity's existence. For some cultures, Christianity's vow to upheave, upturn, or even outright eliminate their own religion & culture was the first, and only ever experience, with first-contact Christians. (Matthew: 10:35-6 "For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother [...] and a man's foes shall be that of his own household".) This is not seen as a positive message for a culture as family-orientated and communal as Japan.
Isnt it good that there are huge groups of people who dontt swallow your lies without biting?
@@taistelusammakko5088 Intellectual curiosity is dishonest?
Interestingly enough, near death experiencies in the west show some common patterns that were present in old japanese spirituality (shinto and buddhism) such as connection with the "whole", the idea of reencarnation and our personality as a temporary desguise, being pure consciousness our true essence. Such a shame they have lost it.
Thank you 😊😊😊
9 すなわち、自分の口で、イエスは主であると告白し、自分の心で、神が死人の中からイエスをよみがえらせたと信じるなら、あなたは救われる。
10 なぜなら、人は心に信じて義とされ、口で告白して救われるからである。
11 聖書は、「すべて彼を信じる者は、失望に終ることがない」と言っている。
12 ユダヤ人とギリシヤ人との差別はない。同一の主が万民の主であって、彼を呼び求めるすべての人を豊かに恵んで下さるからである。
13 なぜなら、「主の御名を呼び求める者は、すべて救われる」とあるからである。 (Romans 10:9-13) 😊
Lol this is why Japanese don't want delusional religious foreigner like you in their country.
Could you shut the fuq up? You are not even Japanese
Also there is ZERO evidence that your Bible is the truth. It is full of claims. According to your Bible your religion is the truth. Lol so stupid
Bro why you putting stuff in Google translate
Those peoples are sounds same like buddha told 2500 years ago......this is Buddhism......we believe in science.......we believe in reality...
science never can understand spirituality! it's above... science for material world and spirituality for the spectral world!
That is not at all what Buddhism teaches. Read the sutras, nothing like this is said.
buddha only lives in the present moment.
I surprised by some of their answers. Mostly the very simplistic ones .
神とは人間が考えた概念です。
You’re very mistaken. The fact we’re here today is a blessing from God. God is and always has been, he created existence to have companionship of people made in his image.
If there wasn't a God how would the universe exist
@@miguelgarciavaldez9997 Who is God?
Jesus? Allah? Buddha?
@@山下清-n9z Allah
Who created god? @@miguelgarciavaldez9997
Believe in God not a relegion
Or a cult, how did you say
No God when a creation of God
Are existed like People, animals,
Plants,and many spicies in
Water , there are words saying
If there is building there is
An Engeener , if there is a. Wach
There a wach maker , if there
I an earth there is a creator
after this i looked and there before me was a great multitude, that no one could count , from every nation tribe people and language standing before the throne and in front of the lamb, they were wearing white robes and had palm branches in there hands, revelation 7 v 9 , the truth is all nations will be represented in heaven. it is not so much of religion, it is knowing some one, do you know him, and will you represent your nation in the vast multitude, will you be there,
Even if they say they don’t believe in God now, if they are put in a desperate situation, let’s say in the middle of the ocean with a bunch of sharks around for days (which happened for real in history by the way), I bet you anything…they will sooner or later call out on God. We don’t believe, yet we try to live with morals. We say we don’t believe because we don’t know how bad we are and need the Savior. I used to be one of them, but I am saved now. I’m forever grateful for Jesus. I’m praying for my fellow Japanese 🇯🇵
Stupid Christians! Always the same rationale. Threats, threats! Look the example: middle of the ocean sorrounded by sharks?!!! Hahahaha
@Mr.Hopeless. This is the most accurate representation of what I also believe.
@Mr.Hopeless. being an atheist and being non religious is different. in this case, you are non religious. atheists do not believe in god at all
Countries with strong religious beliefs and political views are always at war.
i think you mean people with religious views are always at war with people who believe in islam...cuz thats who keeps picking fights
It’s funny you say that because during the 40’s Japan was very aetheistic and they still committed genocide against the Chinese, Koreans and other groups they capture and that is without mentioning Unit 731(be careful if you look into it). My country (El Salvador) IS at war, but against satanic gangs that rape women, kill babies for satanic sacrifices, and enlist minors. Please get this idea that nations with strong religious beliefs and political views, led to war. And judge is each group, nation, and religion according to their their beliefs and actions
Remember how Japan acted during WW2? What about when they ran one of the most in-humane human experiments (Unit 731)?
Very peaceful non-religious country...
In the past, Japanese believed in god. But during the pacific war, Japanese were taught emperor was god.After the Pacific War ended, the idea that the Emperor was a god disappeared, so fewer Japanese believed in God.
But Japanese have a habit remains.
My English is bad.sorry;(
別に天皇だけが神様じゃないし、天皇と神の同一視がまずかったから外されただけでしょ。
神はいると思えばいるし、いないと思えばいないと思う
@@名前考え中-b1eThat makes no sense
@@sillysalamislapperもし神がいないなら悲しじゃないですか？
じゃあ居ると思った方が楽しいじゃないですか!
世界には様々な神がいます、それはそれぞれの考え方で信じると心が豊かになると思い、造られたものでしょう。
だから心が豊かにならないようならそのような神は必要ないので、信じたい時に信じたいものを信じればいいのです。
だって人間はどの存在よりも大きな想像力を持っているのですから。
Man, the glasses and black bomber jacker guy was so genuine. I pray that Jesus shows up in His life soon.
Amen
I'm glad they aren't brainwashed
Me too. Hahahaha
I'm also very glad there is many xenophobes in Japan. Because the world is full of religitards. Their xenophobia has saved their country from being Christianized(historical fact)
"Brainwashed" is a matter of semantics. Secularism can be just as brainwashing such as Communism, Fascism, Misanthropy, Nihilism. Those are secular beliefs with plenty of blood on its own hands
*tips fedora*
You deserve reddit gold sir!
no wonder
SANATAN DHARMA...🕉️☸️
"Did We fail in the first creation? But they are in confusion over a new creation.
And We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein
When the two receivers receive, seated on the right and on the left.
Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record].
And the intoxication of death will bring the truth; that is what you were trying to avoid.
And the Horn will be blown. That is the Day of [carrying out] the threat(Day Of Judgement/Resurrection)
And every soul will come, with it a driver and a witness.
[It will be said], "You were certainly in unmindfulness of this, and We have removed from you your cover, so your sight, this Day, is sharp."
And his companion, [the angel], will say, "This [record] is what is with me, prepared."
(Quran,50 : 15-23)
wake up, This life is nothing more than a virtual reality.. and God is Truthful Reality. so why are you denied existence of God? Your perception about reality is cover your consciousness from the truth.
Have they been created from nothing or are they themselves their own creators?
(Quran, 52:35 )
in The Day Of Resurrection you just shocking fucked if you denied or reject Him(the creator/God).. and walk away from His Way in this world...
that is unmindfulness presence of God and denied another truth of reality..
you are blind.. if you can't see presence of God.. yes we can't see Him directly, but you can see around you.. see everything in earth, universe or in your self/body...
are everything just come out from nothing? and no need source or creator?
or intelligent design?
then someone ask "so who creator of God? or where God come from? "
Well, God is The existence ,source and reality in the first place.. that is God neither need Creator.. not like us.. God is Fundamental existence that gift space to us to exist... hope you can see the truth before you death... Ameen.
Nice to see there are sane people in this world. Hopefully religion will be a thing of the past in the future.
Do you think people should be treated the same in events that believe in the faith as people who are just there to take advantage of it? Do they deserve the same benefits?
Yes, because religion should help everyone equally.
It is impossible for there to be anything without a god. Im always confused when people say " theres no evidence"
I think this video shows the interviewees are either conflicted or do not know much about religion. It is not a subject they have studied or practiced very much. They have more of a personal opinion about these questions, but it doesn't seem based on personal study or investigation. From what they said, Shintoism and Buddhism are customs and not religious practices. I think Japanese follow customs, not religions. Their knowledge of religion is very limited.
It seems like they make these customs their religion. The culture is their deity.
They simply offer an unbiased and clear viewpoint, which contrasts with the influence one might undergo when indoctrinated at a young age, hindering the formation of independent beliefs.
Very wise and thoughtful questions that every human need to search for the right answer, The following is a true story: the great scientist Issac. Newton was a christian he was visited by a friend who was also a scholar but an atheist, his friend noticed a very nice model of the solar system by the side of Issac Newton, he thought that Newton made the model in such accuracy ,so he praised Newton: 'Look at this fasinating model, did you make it yourself?" Newton answered,' No ,it just happened to be here, noone made it' ,His visitor said, ' No one made it! You must be joking' Then Newton said, This is only a small model of the solar system and you think that some one had to make it before its existence, now the real solar system exists in the universe, you think that there is no creator and no God to create it but it just exists randomly, do you find it contradictory yourself ?'
Mm !
This is basic logic, but we try to remove a higher power out of everything in our insistence on egotism and so-called humanism. Subsequently, we have immense mental health and social problems as a result. A coincidence? Certainly not.
Or maybe we only see order within the chaos, the universe might appear perfect and made for us, but is it really, how can you know for sure that it is?
People of the old have stared at the sky and counted the stars, assigning them names and groups, constellations, yet with our modern understanding of the universe, we know that there's no such thing as constellations, stars are separate across vast distances and possess wildly different sizes, they're not "organized" in a pretty dome above the Earth.
The world being organized seems to only be an illusion, fabricated by our subjective senses.
コメント見てやっぱり布教するような宗教はろくでもないと思いました😢
Having lived in Japan during the entire decade of the 1990s as gospel seed sowing missionary, I concluded that Japanese people are just not chosen for salvation nor interested in knowing the truth about Creation as opposed to evolution taught in schools there.
However their “ Atheism “ is not of a opposing hostile nature as it is in the USA among anti Christian groups and movements!
Have you given up on the japanese
@@SonDeku-y5x three weeks ago I met Naruto Iwasaki. He is not a believer but he came to our Japanese widows Bible fellowship. Pray for his salvation.
I gave up on Japan 23 years ago and I left and returned to USA
Is not true some people also believe in their relegion practice how about Nakizumo annual tradition that some people held every year in japan? in that tradition they believe crying baby is healthy and can ward off evil spirits. Could you please Ask japanese people about it next time?😂
I was a gospel seed sower in Chiba prefecture for 12 years! I got burned out after trying to proclaim the gospel but I returned to America in 2001.
In Japan,Christianity they practiced is really like a cult .Different from rest of the world.That is why i only believe in anime if i visit to Japan once again.
anime? girl-
Like a cult? You must got it twisted with Jehovah's Witnesses, which is nowhere near the true Christian faith. It only seems like a cult to people who don't grasp Christianity fully. Any group of people can any religion seem like a cult, the Imperial Japanese were Buddhist and no one rebukes them from the atrocities the committed except in the name of Buddha, except the neighboring countries they invaded.
The seven-day Adventists in Japan are a cult, although unfortunately they call themselves "Christians." Annother example are the members of the Freemasons, who also call themselves "Christians."
When in reality they are servants of their master Lucifer!
It is unfortunately a sad fact that there are so many atheists in Japan,who will eventually suffer terribly after this earthly life in a place where they never thought they would end up there. 1.5% of the Japanese population are Christians...
Lets pray for the people of Japan!
As they say in Japan, Seiyo no shukyo ni kyomi wa arimasen “ tada mukanshin desu!”
動画云々の前に話し方が気になりすぎる
自然、宇宙、あらゆるものに神は宿ると考えているので、一神教に通ずる神とは異なるのは当然。質問が悪い。
唯一神を信じてますかとか言ってないんだからいいだろ
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I love this photo.
Look at the golden 6-pointed stars on the tree. Of course this is a common decoration for many cultures, as it is a very simple and pretty shape.
But also 6 point stars are very closely related to Judaism and Jewish culture.
So here we possibly have this scenario:
A Japanese man, who goes to Shinto temples to pray, but is actually a Buddhist, putting up a Christian symbol, of pagan tree worship, covered in Jewish stars, that he was inspired to use by watching an agnostic Jewish family celebrate Chanukah, even though he does not believe in God, but please don't call him an atheist, because he does Hindu Yoga.
The only argument that can be said about the critique of religion is that Secularism has just as much blood on its hands. Communism, Fascism, Misanthropy, Nihilism and or any Radical Atheist Movement.
The blood that comes from Nihilism and Misanthropy (usually both are intertwined) are lonewolfs who commit those crimes. They still count as murder within Secularism.
Communism and Fascism on the otherhand are collectivist Secular beliefs that spilled the blood of millions.
So in conclusion Secularism is just as dangerous
A valid point exist in there somewhere.
i only believe in God
Your God watch everything.
And also watch people(including innocent childrens) being t0rturеd to death during the World War 2.
Is that the God you believe in?
Here is the Creator Jesus' heart concerning all cultures, including and especially Japan: "Then Peter began to speak: “Now I really understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, but in every nation the person who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him." The book of Acts, chapter 10, verses 34-35 from the Bible. Jesus Christ died on that cross for the sins of ALL people; the question is, will you surrender your heart to Him?
神様の存在については、個人の信念や宗教によって異なる意見があります。それぞれの信念や宗教に基づいて、神様の存在について考えることができます。
他人に押し付ける事では有りません！ （日本では）
مدري شيقولون بس جميل
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The scandal of God's love is that the Lord Jesus, the only Holy One eternal Son of God came down from heaven and overcame this world, died for our sins and conquered the consequence of sin which is death. He rose from the dead and has redemptively purchased us with His Blood. The righteousness of our Holy God is satisfied by the Blood of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Bless you!
It’s a lot easier to believe there is nothingness after we die than to believe in a heaven or hell 😅. Science also doesn’t prove there is nothingness after we die… what proof is there for that? Nothing. If you believe that, then you probably don’t believe in justice and would rather avoid accountability.
Keep going in faithful life.😊💐💐💐💐💐
All existence is God. What is not God does not exist. In other words, God does not exist.
Allah ho akbar ❤️🕋❤️🌈💐🤲🌺🌺🌺🌿🌺🌺🌺🌿🏠🇵🇰🇯🇵🌹🌻🇯🇵❤️💋❤️
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I pray that God will be able to open their eyes to the true reality of their views.
Japan don't believe in god
I pray to God the same for you, but looks like only Satan entered your heart
i actualy hate Christianity but why because my country the Philippine's the people of Philippine's was forced to be Christian the people where punished but the people where innocent we the spanish/Christians has destroyed are past religion but why didnt god stop them why didnt god tell his follows to stop
@@athnasecineas9321 no, talking to the brainwashed christians
I hope the remain smart enough and not falling in the "christian" fairy tale and any other religious fairy tale.
Wow, I am an Earth Angel. Meaning I connect my spirit with God, through nature. May the light be with everyone 😊🙏💜
You know that this means nonsence
What does that even mean?
The most developed country in the world
Oh Allah, The One, The Absolute, The Eternal, The Master of the Day of Recompense, The Possessor of all Glory and Honour, The Most Gracious, The Ever Compassionate, The Most Merciful, The Sovereign, The Holy One, The Source of Peace and Perfection, Guardian of Faith, Preserver of safety, The Irresistible, The Supreme, The Mighty, The Wise, You are ancient having no beginning and Everlasting having no end, You are The Creator of the heavens and the earth, The Creator of everything that once begun to exist. I beg You Allah, by every name that belongs to You, by every name You have taught to Your creations, by every name You have kept in the knowledge of the unseen; guide us all to the straight path, the Path of those whom You have blessed-not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray, pardon us all, and have mercy upon us all and grant us all a better understanding.
yes god guide those who need you to christ
@@carlosblondiswall4532 Jesus, the son of Mary, was a servant of God and a man approved and sent by God.
@KHABIB-TIME may you soon find him my brother, he truly is the son of God
@@carlosblondiswall4532 YOU: God has kids?
Acts 3:13&2:22 Jesus is a servant of of God and a man approved and sent by God.
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@KHABIB-TIME I appreciate your curiosity kind sir!
God did not have children, God is all powerful, and manifested himself and his spirit into a human form. Jesus was both 100 percent God, and 100 percent human. Jesus was a humble man, yet also divine. As stated in john 1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And john 1 verse 14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
We as Muslims believe in the existence of one God who created us to worship Him and not associate anyone with Him. We believe in a messenger such as Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, may God bless them and grant them peace, as messengers sent by God to call people to worship Him. God has commanded us to have good morals and not to attack others. We believe in life after death. If we are believers and do good deeds, we will enter Paradise. If the opposite is true, our fate is Hell.
Japan has a very high suicide and abortion rate. Which could be a good topic for discussion.
There are many evidence that God and eternal life exist…
I think that we all are religious although sometimes we are not aware of this. The 10 commandments which God gave us are placed in every human being’s heart. It is natural for us that we do not want to betray our wife or husband or at least we do not feel comfortable with this, we want to be honest, we do not want to kill etc. It is natural for all of us except those who are very much hurt in their lifetime.
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that is sad to hear this Japanese people don't believe in God that is just one explaining full religion and they're not even this part of it this is no huge issue explaining temporary
You must understand that this was just five people, young men mainly. This video is not randomized, and is likely made to illicit a view from you and me. Take it with a grain of salt. It is true that Japanese people are mostly atheistic, but many are quite spiritual. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle.
May Allah give guidance to all these confused Japanese. To anyone whose willing to read, let me drop this here as a Muslim. In Islam, we believe this short life we live on Earth is a test from Allah (God). It's a test for the believers, to determine whether we will end up in heaven or hell. Allah (God) created us for the purpose of obeying Him. Allah does not need us. If we believe in Him, obey His commands, then we will be rewarded in the afterlife. And if we don't? Allah is the Almighty, He doesn't need our prayers. He's the Most Powerful. He's the Creator. Allah doesn't lose anything if humans doesn't believe in Him. Life is short. The time you'll spend in the afterlife isn't 60,70 years. It's eternal. How about spend 6,7 minutes today to ask yourself, if I die today, what will happen to me? Not to my family and friends who I leave behind, but me. Will I go to heaven when I spend my entire life never fully believe in God? Will there be nothingness? What happened to the people who died all this time? If we really become nothing, then why bother to be a good person? Shouldn't we live any way we want? We'll die either way. Anyone who actually bothered to answer these questions in shaa Allah will find them in Islam. You are welcome
The Heavenly Father said this is not about religion regardless what religion your in .. what beliefs u had ..all he wants is your sincere hearts who truly believe on him through Jesus Christ.. He is the only creator on this earth.. once you die all your beliefs r lies .. many will cannot enter in heaven n can't be reincarnated for the next life .. they will be undergo punishment in hell according how heavy their sins.. Jesus Christ said his second coming are near.. there will be famine .. wars .. deadly virus.. natural disasters but deadly... etc.. in coming years because our HEAVENLY FATHER felt so disgusted how the people on earth do the things he hates the most .. HE IS A JEALOUS GOD AFTERALL ... this is the truth it came from the God own feelings..
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Wars and earthquakes etc are described in the bible as a sign of Jesus Christ’s presence I.e when he’s here, not signs that he will be coming. If someone has a presence they are here, if they haven’t arrived they don’t have a presence.
So when his disciples asked how would his followers know he was here, Jesus gave them signs so they would know he was here, I.e wars, earthquakes, food shortage, disease etc. They are all happening now. So he is here not on earth but in heaven.
Yeah right. Jesus watch everything.
He also watch everything during Aushwitz. Lmao
@@ian_s7481 Are you still believe such a things 😂
13:16 they should study Philosophy and basic metaphysics in high school. That sentence is an insult to rational thought. On the other hand 14:00 is better built mind, giving reasons and trying to understand.
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Flat earth believers
I'm muslim we are living in Japanese
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Believing in something doesnt mean you always need to SEE it to believe it was true or not. If people didnt believe in god existence just because they havent seen "god", they should try to feel their existence without seeing it. For example, if you see the road at night is dry and clean, then you proceed to sleep without knowing anything surrounding you, next morning you see the road is wet and full of fallen leaves. Did you not believe there was storm in the night? Of course you believe there was storm, but did you saw it with your own eyes? Nope, but you still believe there was storm right?. So telling that the god is not there because you cant see it is a weak argument.
God didnt exist if you didnt need "god" in your life. There were an example of a barber with his customer. They discuss something about existence of god. The barber said to to the customer while cutting his customer hair "there was no god because if god exist there were no war, poverty, pain, in all over the world, now we saw everywhere we go there will always be war,criminal,poverty,etc". The customer then pointing toward someone outside the barbershop. There was a man with a very long and messy hair, his hair has not been treated like for about 2 years. "Barber didnt exist because if barber exist there wouldnt bee people with a very long and messy hair like that guy". The barber then said "of course theres barber out there, me and many place you go go there will be barber". Customer then asking the barber "If barber exist then why didnt he cut his hair?" , barber said "because he didnt want to". The customer then said "likewise god, if you dont need god help then you wont get helped by god" that indicate that there is god.
In 1:49 he didnt believe in god, yet in 11:55 he believe to get into heaver or hell he agreed its in the god judgement. Uhh i dunno.
The question to ask if there is afterlife to non religious people is not asking them "is there afterlife?" Because they will just answer there is no afterlife, only nothingness. Then what about "if there IS afterlife?" Because theyre not sure if afterlife exist or not, so which one is better? Of course believing in afterlife is much better option, because you can make sure you do good in this life. If thinking that there will only be nothingness after we die, then theres no worth for and also purposes for living being in this world. There will be no moral compasses to everyone if they think there is only nothingness in afterlife.
12:57 the guys showing his book that told us "human is just a tool to spread a gene". Then we are no different than wild animal. We got ourself mind. Its a shame if we didnt think enough to our existence.
13:43 yup, he said it himself that it would be wise to do as we want while we are alive. The question is, is it really "as we want?" Or there will be exception, unless it is good and no harm? Then how do we define good and evil? Following our conscience/heart is not always go right. So it leave us with only 1 thing. Religion. With religion there will always be a moral compass wether its good or evil.
Although i completely saw that many people said "then why non religious people often do much more good than religious people did?" Well, its not only about the religion. Every religion that i knew will always told us to do good. The problem in here is not the religion, its the person. Its not always non religious people often do good, there were some of them that do harm to. Its the same with religious people.
Despite my argument is a bit sensitive toward those non religious people, im just saying that i do respect every people without seeing their religion, culture, etc. Im just sharing my opinion for what im seeing is right. Peace. Sorry for my broken english.
Your answer is very wise. Thanks very much
Unfortunately when the world forgets God we destroy ourselves.
Interesting how Japan is one of the most safest countries on earth. But also has a very high suicide and abortion rate.
@Mr.Hopeless. yes as long as your ok with the consequences of removing light.
@Mr.Hopeless. in what light that seems weird but walk your path I am not here to convince you. Sow your seeds and enjoy what comes.
@@cre8iveone699結局は法が違うんですよ。
キリスト教の法では自殺や中絶が禁止されているからしようとも思わない。
その点に関してはキリスト教はとても良い宗教でしょうね。
人は一度良い思いをしたら、嫌なことをしたくなくなります。
だから神の試練という形の
で現れる嫌なことに耐えきれないんでしょう。
自由な宗教観な私の身では理解と共感はできても、キリスト教になることが出来ないのはそういうことなんでしょうね。
But because this country dosn't belive in God it vanishing even they are beautiful country.
You noticed that too? Their population dying is of no coincidence
自分の神や文化を捨てて外人のようになろうとする日本人見ると悲しくなるぜ。証拠なくっても間違っててもいいから何かは信じるべきだと思う。信じても損はしないから
といってもオウム真理教事件だったり、最近では統一教会。宗教には良い印象が無いんだよね。
宗教がないからカルトに入ると俺は思う。世界のどこに行っても宗教はあるから野生本能じゃね？
I agree with you wholeheartedly.
Poor souls, God loves you, regardless of what religion. He want you to reach him and even through meditations. You guys don't even have a clue how much God need you Japan. I love you guys, I believe Japan knows what God is but not in a western way and it's fine. We are all connected to our creator, wether people believe it or not.
Do they consider themselves poor souls?
@HeyThatsEsther I'm here on Earth for a mission, so I know, they feel helpless and they need help. I love everyone! I am spiritually aware of who I am.
You’re the poor soul. Don’t enforce your God on those people
@@MegaGrayman123 I'm not, it's what you believe in. God loves everyone, no divide and no hate.
@@marcuseldridge8675 你们信神的人才值得我们可怜。
如果可能，我希望能拯救你这样的人。
No, they believe in Buddha…
God already said in revelations that you don't have to go to church and find God to be saved. To be saved is whatever in the bible. God refer to people to have 1:1 with him anyway.
Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life!
@Mr.Hopeless. yes, a lot.
Flat earth believers ✝️☪️
@@Capitano1999-p4h LOOOOL Why do you call yourself a flat earther?
Its just confising how some people cant feel god..
Disgusting
Believe in ghosts & demons but don't believe in ' God ' .
Japan no need jesus, allah
Japanese need Jesus not pedophile muslim
One day Japan become Christianity ☝️
Nope
In your dream christard lol
no more lies ... I invite the Japanese to know Islam which is the only and true religion ... I love this people very much but it suffers from many problems as we can see with their numerous suicides and the coldness of their society ... I invite you to know Islam, then the choice will be yours to be Muslim or not ... just know that everything the media say about Muslims is big misunderstanding and false .... .study this religion and make your own opinion, I hope that your people will be Muslims because you deserve to be happy, besides, I'm surprised that there are very few Muslims in Japan
God only asked his people to be Holy..Religions are of the Devil and out of the pits of Hell..That's why everyone in the world is so Divided..Its Sad.that noone wants to obey our creator and making up so many different religions to do their own thing.
I invite you to watch Apostate Prophet
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don't put all your destiny and that of humans with this kind of nonsense....this youtuber tells just what sings to him and full of lies..just to have likes and subscribers.
NO need. dont push your religions to people like salesman. It's fking disgusting
@@uriels4097 The biggest clown I've ever seen
So basically they are saying live as you want with no restrictions and no guidness, no moral actions like killing they are saying its the same if you kill a person or not, or rape and doesnt rape, we are going to die and no one is going to be held accountable for his deeds? Cmon we have to be wise and think, if there is no god who created the heavens ans the earth? Who created the first atom? Basically a shoe has a puprouse but us humans dont.... your job in this world is to worship that god who created you and those before you made life and death as a test for you all. Beacuse one day you will return to him and he will hold you accountable for your deeds. So dont be arrogant, think deeply in the creation of the night and day the sun and the moon and everything around you. I ask Allah to guide us all
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Buddhism=Atheism
@HeyThatsAlex658yes it is..😊
@HeyThatsAlex658 🖐🏻 stop, buddha is not deity he was a HISTORICAL FIGURE, who born 2600 years ago and just a normal Human. As a Buddist ATHEIST i go to vihar just because buddha is my teacher.
@@sidhantkamble5191Buddha specifically did not answer the question of God on purpose. The idea was that it is not important and is a distraction from enlightenment. Buddhism has many strains, from mainly atheistic Theravada to the interesting situation with Tibetan Buddhism, which subscribes to many deities reminiscent of the Hinduism that influenced it.