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Confucianism

Confucianism. By Ethan Rainey, Brooke Daniels, Chris Lewis, Kyle Laubenstein , Gates Ledbetter. Confucianism's Gods. There are no gods in Confucianism, its more of a belief system towards social order and ethical values. Basic Beliefs of the R eligion’s Followers .

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Confucianism

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  1. Confucianism By Ethan Rainey, Brooke Daniels, Chris Lewis, Kyle Laubenstein, Gates Ledbetter

  2. Confucianism's Gods There are no gods in Confucianism, its more of a belief system towards social order and ethical values.

  3. Basic Beliefs of the Religion’s Followers • Beliefs: Confucianism is highly optimistic view of human nature • Human beings becoming awe-inspiring sages and worthies • Human beings are teachable, improvable, and perfectible people • Heaven is a personal and positive force

  4. How Followers Practice the Religion • Confucianists follow 5 main relationships • Parent and child • Older brother and younger brother • Husband and wife • Friend and friend • Ruler and subject • Principles of Ren and Li • Ren is not directly translated but is said to mean like giving acts of kindness and also is really important in politics • Li means knowing the right thing to say and do • Education • Knowing Your Place

  5. Major Rituals/Holidays of the Religion Confucius birthday is the only major holiday of the religion and his birthday is September 28th.

  6. Role of Women in the Religion • Men were dominant in family • Influence of Confucianism led to reduction of women’s rights and status • Yin in yin-yang stood for feminine, dark, and passive • Women would do anything for husbands and family

  7. Major Books & Texts • The Book of Changes, or Yi Jing • The Book of History, or Shu Jing • The Book of Odes, or Shi Jing • The Book of Rites, or Li Jing • Annals of Spring and Autumn, or Qunqiu • Analects of Confucius, or Lunyu • Book of Mencius, or Mengzi • Great Learning, or Daxue • Doctrine of the Mean, or Zhongyong

  8. How it Started Confucianism began in China and spread through South East and East Asia, gaining popularity in Japan, Korea and Vietnam as well.  For a long period of time, Confucianism had empirical acceptance and validity, as the Chinese emperors and their dynasties saw it as the official philosophy of the empire. Confucius lived between 551 and 479 BCE.  His teachings were carried on and promoted by his disciple Mencius, and, later, by Hsun-Tzu, who lived from about 300 to 235 BCE.  A rationalist form of Neo-Confucianism, an outgrowth of Confucianism, began to gain popularity through the teachings of Chu Hsi, who lived from 1033 to 1107 CE (Common Era, formerly AD, Anno Domini, Year of our Lord).  A more socially oriented Neo-Confucianism became popular through the teachings of Wang Yang-Ming, who lived from 1472 to 1529 CE.

  9. Missionary Work until 600 CE There was no missionary work found by Confucianism.

  10. Quotes • “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”  - Confucius • “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”  - Confucius

  11. Comparing Religions Christianity Confucianism Confucius China Temple Women inferior to men 5 to 6 million Respect for elders ancestors • Jesus Christ • Jerusalem • Church or Chapel • Women equal to men • 2.1 Billion people • Love

  12. Contacts with other Religion Buddhism Daoism Daoism served as alternative does not share belief in bettering the society first religions were rivals • Buddhism • downplayed importance of gods like Confucianism • Buddha like Confucius

  13. Bibliography • "Confucius Quotes." Confucius Quotes (Author of The Analects). N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Sept. 2013. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/15321.Confucius>. • "Confucianism." Confucianism. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Sept. 2013. <http://www.godpaths.com/confucianism.html>. • "Confucianism." Confucianism. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2013. <http://www.faithresource.com/showcase/confucianism/confucianismoverview.htm>. • Confucius, and D. C. Lau. The Analects. London: Penguin, 2003. Print.

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