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There
are several kinds of religions in Corea,
including Confucianism. |
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Buddhism
first arrived in Corea in the 2nd year (A.D. 372) of the reign
of King SoSuRim of the GoGuRyeo Kingdom. After its introduction,
Buddhism spreaded in the Baekje Kingdom and Silla Kingdom.
Buddhism has had a great influence on Korean culture throughout
its long history.
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Protestantism
came to Korea after the signing of the Korean-American Treaty
in 1882. Its believers were subject to persecution in the
early years, but Christians took an increasingly active role
day by day. |
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Catholicism
first came from China to Korea as a western scholarly pursuit.
Despite considerable persecution by the government, numerous
people joined the Catholic Church. |
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Confucianism,
which was the major philosophy of the Joseon Dynasty, has
deeply permeated the consciousness of Korean people and can
be seen today in many forms. |
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Shamanism is closely related to the primitive cults which
practiced communal rites for the gods of heaven. Meeting
between humans and the spirits is a distinguishing characteristic
of Korean shamanism. Various types of shamanistic rites
are still widely practiced even today. |
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