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How to navigate inherited versus chosen spiritual identity

I want to honor my Japanese heritage through Shinto practice, but I grew up Christian and every shrine visit feels like I'm betraying Jesus.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Ethnic belonging and religious conviction create competing claims on spiritual loyalty.

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“Where Are You with Shinto and Japanese religion?”

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