This paper considers the transmission of Christian thought as passed down from Mukyokai founder Uchimura Kanzo to his disciples. In particular, Uchimura's theology will be compared to that of his disciple Fujii Takeshi.
Uchimura refused to introduce theologies of Western denominations, as he criticized Western denominations for their exclusiveness and self-centeredness. In contrast, Fujii and his generation adopted the liberal theology coming out of European theological schools (particularly Germany), favoring its critical objectivism as being in keeping with the times.
Mukyokai's criticisms toward denominational theologies are aimed on their factionalism of the time, from the denomination-free standpoint. It seems that what was passed down from Uchimura to his disciples was not Uchimura's personal view/understanding of scripture/the Christian religion etc., but rather his modus operandi of rejecting institutionalized Christianity in favor of individual interpretation.
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