Anchor: The Sogas had promoted Buddhism as an imperially sanctioned counterweight to the native Shinto religion, along with the new Chinese customs, to weaken the influence of their more conservative rivals.
Entailed: Buddhism was used by the Sogas as a way of weakening their rivals.
Contradiction: The Sogas were the most conservative group at the time.
Contradiction: People are sitting on a bench in the city.
Contradiction: There are at least four people.
Contradiction: Senior executives get to work towards whatever goals they feel like.
Contradiction: A popular spot for fishing, Malibu Pier, is one such place.