All religions are "cults", they are the same thing.. Take a step back from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism etc. - they are ridiculous, but of course the adherent will say "No, MY Iron Age belief system is correct - its pure common sense!".
New religious expressions spring up all the time, I find this documentary to be frankly kind of condescending, "pageantry" and "theatrics" yea no shit you find that in any spiritual expression that has an active priesthood and ceremonial style. They put up a little song and dance, well so do various churches, and they expect some donations/offerings as well. DIVINATION well yea others call it prophesy and within the Japanese mindset fortune telling isn't seen as anything negative.
@Therion131 Truth is that the line between cult and religion is pretty hazy, we just call any religious expression ]we don't like or don't want to give the time of day too, the derogatory label cult. Some basic research shows that Agon Shu is essentially just another manifestation of Buddhism which is based around the Agama/Agon scriptures, one of the earliest texts of Buddhism (much like the Pali Canon) mixed in with esoteric ritual which is common, think Shingon, Tendai, and Tibetan Buddhism.
The ritual outfit and such being also a clear sign of Shugendo influence, your typical Japan Shinto/animist-Buddhist mix with some entertainment value and hey members of the group gotta eat and maintain there pageantry, people like it so why not. Are they tossing any babies into the fire, are they reviving a 'dangerous' current of Japanese fanaticism, making terrorist threats, and harassing any set group of people like small Christian 'cults' like to do? Looks like a poor Documentary.
@Therion131 I agree she is far too sarcastic for a sensible documentary, no faith is greater or worse than any other (within reason, I suppose if people TRUELY believe in an idea) and she is doing lots of head shaking, but still I think religions are essentially large cults - there is little difference other than sheer numbers.
Japanese people are racist! If you're White and you're American and European, take advantage of the 'inferiority complex' you'll get from most Japanese. But when the ugly side of Japan finally shows its face, the bank loans you won't get, the rental apartments that are Japanese only, those are a small price to pay for the much harsher treatment most non Japanese Asians get in Japan, even if they pay taxes, and were born in the country and even love Japan like my friend.
man dont stck with no religion dont u get it, this guy today yesterday jesus before budha its all the same shit, where do you think catholic church got all their money? from idiots like these
What a bunch of f**king weaklings. One Japanese man stands up to the system and he becomes a God lol ! We standup to people every day in the Western World.
eco-karma? Nice....The trick to the SGI is that it makes people do stuff that they would not normally do. Its so evil too. I'm glad that world leaders are taking a stand and fighting this evil. Here some ways the world is fighting the SGI:1) Daisaku Ikeda has over 250 academic awards from secular Universities etc.;2) Daisaku Ikeda has over 600 honorary citizenships in city around the world;3) U.S. congress gave Daisaku Ikeda the U.S. flag that flew over congress on Dr.Ikeda's 80th birthday...etc
Kirat people in Nepal connection with Mongolia-China-Japan.
check the video "Connexion of Mongolia-Kirat:Revealing the Mystery of Origin of Phallus Stone Worship"
The relevant video of stone worshiping in Mongolia, existence of Sivaism in China and as far as Japan and comparing with that of stone worshiping by Kiratas in Nepal shows that the worshiping of stone originated from Mongol people and not Vedic Aryan.
The Kiratas are the Indo-Mongoloid people and are mentioned in Veda.
Japan Government gave Agonshu "Konju Hosho"Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon on August 26, 2006.
The government offices of Japan investigated it, the government decided it, and it was given by the name of the Ten'noh emperor. Tomohomo imperial prince His Highness informally visited the fire festival this year. They do not consider Agonshu to be cult.
You journeymanpictures should explain grounds that "Agonshu is cult" in detail.
yuu no funny, we japanes no jap, yuuu go back to emerica, no fuunny, very ruuud, bad boy, japanese make car and ship no jap, bad bad, go atak kontry anymore, bad boy.
Just another pyramid scheme mascaraing as a religion.
zambimaru 1 month ago
All religions are "cults", they are the same thing.. Take a step back from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism etc. - they are ridiculous, but of course the adherent will say "No, MY Iron Age belief system is correct - its pure common sense!".
andy7666 1 month ago
New religious expressions spring up all the time, I find this documentary to be frankly kind of condescending, "pageantry" and "theatrics" yea no shit you find that in any spiritual expression that has an active priesthood and ceremonial style. They put up a little song and dance, well so do various churches, and they expect some donations/offerings as well. DIVINATION well yea others call it prophesy and within the Japanese mindset fortune telling isn't seen as anything negative.
Therion131 7 months ago
@Therion131 Truth is that the line between cult and religion is pretty hazy, we just call any religious expression ]we don't like or don't want to give the time of day too, the derogatory label cult. Some basic research shows that Agon Shu is essentially just another manifestation of Buddhism which is based around the Agama/Agon scriptures, one of the earliest texts of Buddhism (much like the Pali Canon) mixed in with esoteric ritual which is common, think Shingon, Tendai, and Tibetan Buddhism.
Therion131 7 months ago 3
The ritual outfit and such being also a clear sign of Shugendo influence, your typical Japan Shinto/animist-Buddhist mix with some entertainment value and hey members of the group gotta eat and maintain there pageantry, people like it so why not. Are they tossing any babies into the fire, are they reviving a 'dangerous' current of Japanese fanaticism, making terrorist threats, and harassing any set group of people like small Christian 'cults' like to do? Looks like a poor Documentary.
Therion131 7 months ago
@Therion131 I agree she is far too sarcastic for a sensible documentary, no faith is greater or worse than any other (within reason, I suppose if people TRUELY believe in an idea) and she is doing lots of head shaking, but still I think religions are essentially large cults - there is little difference other than sheer numbers.
andy7666 1 month ago
and christianity is somehow more valid?
Shinkajo 11 months ago
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Japanese people are racist! If you're White and you're American and European, take advantage of the 'inferiority complex' you'll get from most Japanese. But when the ugly side of Japan finally shows its face, the bank loans you won't get, the rental apartments that are Japanese only, those are a small price to pay for the much harsher treatment most non Japanese Asians get in Japan, even if they pay taxes, and were born in the country and even love Japan like my friend.
johnnytangghostdog 1 year ago
beware of rituals - Buddha.
matreyia 1 year ago
I wonder what this religion or cult teaches about getting lots of money.
revolversmoke 1 year ago
man dont stck with no religion dont u get it, this guy today yesterday jesus before budha its all the same shit, where do you think catholic church got all their money? from idiots like these
badsign1980 1 year ago
Sanity truly is a rare and precious thing on this planet.
SororThothma 1 year ago
a bunch of horseshit Just stick with Shintoism.
ive seen several similarities, so just stay with traditional one.
BUT of course I KNOW Japan is free & has Freedom of Religion
so its not up to me or anyone to say you have to be "this Religion"
MetalHeart8787 1 year ago
What a bunch of f**king weaklings. One Japanese man stands up to the system and he becomes a God lol ! We standup to people every day in the Western World.
nycboyforlife 2 years ago
Look at this, it's a Japanese version of Oral Roberts!
NoOne3234 2 years ago 3
fucking weird
Gwarismetal 2 years ago
They gather as much money as they can, for sure.
dowlinglewis 2 years ago 8
eco-karma? Nice....The trick to the SGI is that it makes people do stuff that they would not normally do. Its so evil too. I'm glad that world leaders are taking a stand and fighting this evil. Here some ways the world is fighting the SGI:1) Daisaku Ikeda has over 250 academic awards from secular Universities etc.;2) Daisaku Ikeda has over 600 honorary citizenships in city around the world;3) U.S. congress gave Daisaku Ikeda the U.S. flag that flew over congress on Dr.Ikeda's 80th birthday...etc
kingfugazi 2 years ago
HAHA BONYARISHITA JIN!
oseanic1980 2 years ago
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Kirat people in Nepal connection with Mongolia-China-Japan.
check the video "Connexion of Mongolia-Kirat:Revealing the Mystery of Origin of Phallus Stone Worship"
The relevant video of stone worshiping in Mongolia, existence of Sivaism in China and as far as Japan and comparing with that of stone worshiping by Kiratas in Nepal shows that the worshiping of stone originated from Mongol people and not Vedic Aryan.
The Kiratas are the Indo-Mongoloid people and are mentioned in Veda.
diliprai 2 years ago
Nice work
ef10ve 2 years ago 2
follow me in ''the cult of the lamppost''
my cult strongly believe in the fact that we come closer to a nirvana like state by staring into bright light 2 hours daily.
You know you want to.
I AM YOUR GOD !
MasterCorruptor 2 years ago 15
hail lord lamp shade !
hate4uall 2 years ago 3
Do you use energy saving lightbulbs? i dont want to damage my eco-karma!
Olster81 2 years ago
@MasterCorruptor I worship 'Magnetic Master'.....
NewKadampaCult 1 year ago
@NewKadampaCult oh so funny......
232323C 1 year ago
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Turn to the catholic church if you want salvation, Didn't a bunch already get burned the moonies
StupidObamacult 3 years ago
Fuck you and the Catholic church. I was Catholic as a kid, but now I know better.
MetalBassjunkie420 2 years ago
cult the world in japan
gokurakuando 3 years ago
Sorry.
×Tomohomo imperial prince His Highness
○Tomohito imperial prince His Highness
Kyotonobinbounin 4 years ago
Sorry.
×Tomohomo imperial prince His Highness
↓
○Tomohito imperial prince His Highness
Kyotonobinbounin 4 years ago
Japan Government gave Agonshu "Konju Hosho"Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon on August 26, 2006.
The government offices of Japan investigated it, the government decided it, and it was given by the name of the Ten'noh emperor. Tomohomo imperial prince His Highness informally visited the fire festival this year. They do not consider Agonshu to be cult.
You journeymanpictures should explain grounds that "Agonshu is cult" in detail.
Kyotonobinbounin 4 years ago
hahahahahaha silly
KURDISHash 4 years ago
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damn japs, lol.
SJChoe89 4 years ago
yuu no funny, we japanes no jap, yuuu go back to emerica, no fuunny, very ruuud, bad boy, japanese make car and ship no jap, bad bad, go atak kontry anymore, bad boy.
deterdetsamma2 2 years ago