Citation

Imaoka, Shin’ichirō. Is There God or Not? Translated by Andrew James Brown, 1957, https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTgvwLgEa8a258r6GYosYiGzEHL0i-GP5JkDRDylt9cvd86eQtzE6G5Kco8f1AuuhrgLgbydOBYX356/pub#h.xo3h6lcijzf9.

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In this essay, Shin'ichirō Imaoka talked almost nothing about God and didn't offer a clear answer to the question that is the title of the piece. The closest thing he said on the issue is that Christianity could adapt Buddhism's concepts of God and, therefore, have a more complete understanding of it. But even this statement is vague. What could it mean?

Aside from this, however, Imaoka makes interesting statements like his religious life, which is jiyū shūkyō, has roots older than both Christianity and Buddhism.

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What is a Puritan? :: 16th and 17th century Protestants who sought to simplify the practices and doctrines of the Church of England.

Per Imaoka, what triggered his move away from Christianity and into Buddhism? :: He felt he stopped at simply not drinking alcohol and smoking and failed in cultivating humanity.

Per Imaoka, different religions should be compared based on what primary aspect? :: Religious experience

Per Imaoka, how can Buddhism help Christianity's concept of God? :: Make it more complete.

Per Imaoka, which between Buddhism and Christianity does he identify himself more with? :: Buddhism

Per Imaoka, in terms of age, how does jiyū shūkyō compare with Buddhism and Christianity? :: Its roots are older.