The Importance of Spirituality in the Federal Kingdom of Gensokyo

Even though Gensokyo has mostly had Shinto as the state religion, spirituality in Gensokyo would expand out of the regular faiths of Shinto, Buddhism, and Taoism, with other Abrahamic faiths joining in with the building of St. Mima’s Cathedral, said to be the first major Catholic church built on the continent.

Known by the Latin term invocationes dei, the Constitution for the Federal Kingdom of Gensokyo at the federal level makes no reference to the Abrahamic God, but several provincial constitutions and monarchs make some references to God in some form.

In fact, it is common for many Shinto shrines to have God as a Shinto deity if they are forbidden by the Ten Commandments from having any other entities of worship. It also plays a big role in the oaths of office for many Gensokyo government positions, including Prime Minister (and Lieutenant), provincial Governor (and daimyo), as well as royal positions. These oaths often end with “so help me God”.

If you go across the Great Hakurei Divide to Japan, it is understandable that it isn’t a Christian country, and there is no mention of God in the constitution or oaths. There you have it. An overview of the importance of spirituality in the Federal Kingdom of Gensokyo.

Daily writing prompt

How important is spirituality in your life?