Ernest G Small (DD 838) - Naval Cruise Book

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Here perhaps are the most photographed places in Japan, the religious shrines and temples which dot this colorful place. The Worship of Buddha and the Worship of ancestors QShintoj are the two predomi- nant religions of Japan. The peoples are devout and While foreigners come to these shrines as mere tourist attractions the Japanese visit them as pilgrims on an act of religious Worship. Christianity today in Japan is growing by leaps and bounds. Missionaries of all faiths are coming to this strange land telling the story of Bethlehem and attempting to Win these people from their idol wor- ship. 'Y' P54 f -Qin'

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