The religious side of Shinto was forced to identify separately from the nationalistic, militarized side of Shinto during which era?

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The nationalistic, militarized side of Shinto was prominent during the Meiji era (1868-1912) in Japan. The government used Shinto to promote nationalism and loyalty to the state, merging the religious and political aspects of Shintoism. However, after World War II, the religious side of Shinto was separated from the state and identified itself separately.

The Religious Side of Shinto Was Forced to Identify Separately