A STUDY ABOUT THE POWER STRUCTURE AMONG THE WESTERN CHURCH, THE JAPANESE CULTURE AND THE NON-CHURCH CHRISTIANS IN JAPAN (original) (raw)

This research considers the comparative study of the power structures between Japanese culture and one of the unique Christian groups in Japan, the Non-Church Christian (NCCs). The power structure of the NCC will be compared with the Western church. It might be nonsense to make inquiries into the power structure of the NCCs because they are Churchless. They do not have defined forms, such as institutions, pastors, and communities. However, there should be some measurable power, because many NCCs are still alive in Japan. If no driving force existed among them, they would not exist today.