Shinkai (religion)

Shinkai (神会) is a Christian denomination that mixes certain practices and architecture, but not beliefs, of Shinto and Taoism. They follow a flat hierarchy with an ecclesion/governor-general as the symbol on Earth, but without any executive power. The executive consists of an abbot and other ministers. At the local level, the vicar is widely considered to be the pastor. They cannot be considered either Trinitarian nor Oneness as this interpretation is left to the member. What sets apart Shinkai from other denominations is its use of discussion rather than sermons or liturgy for the vast majority of the time. The members meet together and discuss a topic in great detail in a manner similar to a more respectful Question Time. The topic is pulled at random and members move into groups they agree with and find scripture to match.