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The book explores the deliberate creation of a new religion in Japan, centered on the worship of the Emperor and the concept of patriotism, driven by the country's bureaucracy to serve the interests of the ruling class and the nation. This new ideology is being constructed by combining and reinterpreting existing ideas, legends, and historical events, and is being promoted through education, propaganda, and various institutions. The Japanese government is using its control over the narrative to suppress dissenting voices and punish those who question the historic truth, resulting in widespread acceptance of this new religion both within Japan and internationally. The book draws parallels with similar historical examples, such as the post-exilic period in Judaea and the rise of Rousseau's ideology in 18th-century Europe, highlighting the dangers of suppressing critical thinking and individual liberty in the establishment of a new ideology. Ultimately, the book reveals how the Japanese bureaucracy's efforts to create a new religion have led to a distorted version of history and culture being presented as factual, both domestically and abroad, with significant implications for Japanese society and the country's relationships with the rest of the world.
The creation of a new religion in Japan is a deliberate and ongoing process, driven by the country's bureaucracy to serve the interests of the ruling class and the nation. This new religion, centered on the worship of the Emperor and the concept of patriotism, is being constructed by combining and reinterpreting existing ideas, legends, and historical events. The Japanese government is using various means, including education and propaganda, to promote this new ideology, which emphasizes loyalty to the Emperor and the nation. Despite the fact that many of the historical and mythological claims made by the government are questionable or outright fabrications, they are being presented as factual and are gaining widespread acceptance, both within Japan and internationally. The process of creating this new religion is not unique to Japan, as similar examples can be found throughout history, such as the post-exilic period in Judaea and the rise of Rousseau's ideology in 18th-century Europe. The Japanese bureaucracy's efforts to control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices are also reminiscent of other instances where the establishment of a new ideology has been accompanied by the suppression of critical thinking and individual liberty.
The Japanese bureaucracy has been actively creating a new religion centered on the worship of the Emperor and the concept of patriotism, by combining and reinterpreting existing ideas and historical events. This new religion, which emphasizes loyalty to the Emperor and the nation, is being promoted through education and propaganda, and is gaining widespread acceptance. The bureaucracy is using various means to control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices, including the punishment of those who question the historic truth. The new religion is being enforced through the schools, the military, and other institutions, and is becoming an integral part of Japanese society. The Japanese government is also promoting this new religion abroad, using diplomatic channels and other means to spread its ideology and create a favorable image of Japan. Meanwhile, foreigners are often unable to see through the propaganda and are accepting the Japanese government's version of history and culture, due to the difficulties of accessing accurate information about Japan and the barriers to understanding the country's complex language and culture. The creation of this new religion is not unique to Japan, and similar examples can be found throughout history, such as the post-exilic period in Judaea and the rise of Rousseau's ideology in 18th-century Europe.
The Japanese bureaucracy is actively creating a new religion centered on the worship of the Emperor and patriotism, by combining and reinterpreting existing ideas and historical events. This new religion is being promoted through education and propaganda, and is gaining widespread acceptance. The bureaucracy is using various means to control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices, including the punishment of those who question the historic truth. The new religion is being enforced through the schools, the military, and other institutions, and is becoming an integral part of Japanese society. The Japanese government is also promoting this new religion abroad, using diplomatic channels and other means to spread its ideology and create a favorable image of Japan. Meanwhile, foreigners are often unable to see through the propaganda and are accepting the Japanese government's version of history and culture, due to the difficulties of accessing accurate information about Japan and the barriers to understanding the country's complex language and culture. The creation of this new religion is not unique to Japan, and similar examples can be found throughout history, such as the post-exilic period in Judaea and the rise of Rousseau's ideology in 18th-century Europe.