Compare And Contrast Shinto And Animism

There are a variety of belief systems throughout the world today. Many of the beliefs have developed massive followers and some not so many. As a result we have a considerable amount of influence on culture in the areas where they are practiced. The two belief systems I chose were Shinto and Animism. I felt these two beliefs were the most interesting to me.

Even though these two religions don't have that much followers as, for example, Christianity, I believe these two are the funnest. Animism is usually practiced in remote areas of the world, for example the islands of Indonesia, Papa New Guinea, rural parts of Africa, and the Amazon basin of South America. No one is considered the founder of this religion, so I guess the way this all