Shinto is primarily a religion of:
a. formal rituals.
b. doctrines.
c. ethics.
d. organization.
a. formal rituals.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Shinto is a religion of formal rituals and inner feelings more than of doctrines, ethics, and organization.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Shinto has no founder, no creed, and (for most of its history) no central authority.
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