This document examines rites of passage in Islam and Shinto. It discusses key rites like birth ceremonies, coming of age rituals, marriage customs and death practices. While there are some similarities like sacred ceremonies for birth and marriage, the religions differ in their origins, concepts of divinity and whether death is considered a rite. The document also explores how immigration can affect the ability to observe religious rites and how followers maintain their faith when living in new cultures.
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Full presentation discussing history and types of rites of passage, as well as specific benefits to adolescents. Difficulties of adolescence are explored, with consideration of the need for a healthy transition into adulthood. Finally, the adult community is challenged with the opportunity of establishing rites of passage ceremonies for the youth in their community.
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I was honored to facilitate a mini-strategic planning session for the Board of Directors of the Mother of Light Center serving the hungry, poor, and needy of Northern Virgina. I challenged the member of the Board to tune their mission, vision, purpose, and activities like a laser to elevate the achievement of outcomes
Full presentation discussing history and types of rites of passage, as well as specific benefits to adolescents. Difficulties of adolescence are explored, with consideration of the need for a healthy transition into adulthood. Finally, the adult community is challenged with the opportunity of establishing rites of passage ceremonies for the youth in their community.
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2. Essential Questions
How do different cultures use rites of passage?
How are rites of passage affected by immigration?
Religions examined: Islam, Shinto
3. Shinto Rites of Passage
Hatsumiya (Birth):
Parents bring infant to a shrine where they pray for the
child’s good health.
Shichi-go-san (seven-five-three):
Observed November 15th for boys age 5 and girls ages 3
and 7.
Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day):
National holiday observed on second Monday of January
Recognizes the coming of age upon reaching 20 years
4. Islam Rites of Passage
Birth of a child:
Call to Prayer
naming ceremony
Men attending public prayers
Women beginning to help with the home and family
Marriage:
Readings from Quran
Death:
Prayers read to the dying person
Burial with blessings and readings
5. Similarities and Differences
Similarities
Sacred practices upon an infant being born, and for
marriage.
Differences
Religions are based in different parts of the world
Islam is relatively new, originating in 610 in Saudi Arabia,
Shinto originated in Japan around 5000 BCE
Islam follows the concept of monotheism, while Shinto
has many deities
Death in Islam is a rite of passage, while is Shinto it is not
6. Effects of Immigration
Islam
Immigration from one country to another can happen
due to a push or pull factor.
It is an obligation to remain a good Muslim even if not in
a Muslim country- not committing Haram (sin), and
staying true to the faith
Shinto
Shinto followers are affected when immigrating to
America in the past.
Shinto rites of passage are usually conducted in
Buddhist temples.
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