The ritual involving emas in Shinto religion is understood today more as what than as praying?

a. "asking for wishes"
b. "casting spells"
c. "granting blessings"
d. "invoking evil spirits"


a. "asking for wishes"

Analysis:
a. Correct. The ritual involving emas in Shinto religion is understood today more as "asking for wishes" or "making hopes" than as praying.
b, c & d. Incorrect. In Shinto shrines, it’s common to see emas, small wooden plaques hung in prominent places.

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