“Spiritual Mission” of Nikkeis: an analysis of the activities of the Messianic Church and Soka Gakkai among Brazilians in Japan

Authors

  • Regina Yoshie Matsue Universidade de Fortaleza

Keywords:

Church of World Messianity, Soka Gakkai, decasségui, marginalization, adaptation

Abstract

The article reflects on the activities of the Church of World Messianity and Soka Gakkai among Brazilians living in Japan. The main question is what role the communities play for members who are dealing with problems resulting from their diasporic situation. It is argued that although the two groups considerably distinguish themselves in terms of beliefs and religious routines, it is a common feature that they serve as local agencies of support, socialization and integration thus preventing its adherents from alienation

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Published

2012-01-06

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2011): Herança espiritual japonesa - modalidades de transplantação religiosa e adaptação cultural

Section

Seção Temática

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