Taoism And Confucianism Similarities
Confucianism and Taoism
Confucianism and Taoism are two Chinese are two of the Chinese popular religions. Confucianism was founded by Confucius while Taoism was founded by Laozi (Corduan, 2012, p. 398, 405). Both religions are founded around the same time. Confucianism and Taoism shares a lot of similarities as well as some differences. Confucianism believes in teaching moral ways for people to follow to lead a peaceful life. Confucianism believes in five relationships to assist in ways to lead a peaceful life: 1) Father and Son, 2) Elder Brother and Younger Brother, 3) Husband and Wife, 4) Elder and Junior and 5) Ruler and Subject (Corduan, 2012, p. 407). Confucianism believe in one god but also worship ancestors. Buddha is honored by some people following Confucianism but also atheists can also practice Confucianism (Diffen, n.d.). On the other hand, Taoism believes in living in harmony which originates yin and yang (Diffen, n.d.). Taoist also believes in many deities. Taoism have eight immortals who have achieved this status in different ways: 1) Li Tie Guai, 2) Zhan Guo Lao, 3) Cao Guo Jiu, 4) Han Xiang Zi, 5) Lu Dong Bin, 6) He Xian Gu, 7) Len Cai He and 8) Zhong Li Quan (Corduan, 2012, p. 401). These eight people are significant to the Taoism faith. Like Confucianism, …show more content…
Although both of the religions do not believe in a Christian God, Taoism believes in many deities while Confucianism believes in one god. The role of women are different as well. Confucianism believe women are inferior to men while Taoism believes woman are equals (Diffen, n.d.).Taoism believes people should respect nature on follow a path of goodness while Confucianism believes people should respect those who are in a higher rank. Confucianism supports a society who bonds with each other and builds together. On the other hand, Taoism believes life is pure and should not be taken for
Confucianism and Taoism are two Chinese are two of the Chinese popular religions. Confucianism was founded by Confucius while Taoism was founded by Laozi (Corduan, 2012, p. 398, 405). Both religions are founded around the same time. Confucianism and Taoism shares a lot of similarities as well as some differences. Confucianism believes in teaching moral ways for people to follow to lead a peaceful life. Confucianism believes in five relationships to assist in ways to lead a peaceful life: 1) Father and Son, 2) Elder Brother and Younger Brother, 3) Husband and Wife, 4) Elder and Junior and 5) Ruler and Subject (Corduan, 2012, p. 407). Confucianism believe in one god but also worship ancestors. Buddha is honored by some people following Confucianism but also atheists can also practice Confucianism (Diffen, n.d.). On the other hand, Taoism believes in living in harmony which originates yin and yang (Diffen, n.d.). Taoist also believes in many deities. Taoism have eight immortals who have achieved this status in different ways: 1) Li Tie Guai, 2) Zhan Guo Lao, 3) Cao Guo Jiu, 4) Han Xiang Zi, 5) Lu Dong Bin, 6) He Xian Gu, 7) Len Cai He and 8) Zhong Li Quan (Corduan, 2012, p. 401). These eight people are significant to the Taoism faith. Like Confucianism, …show more content…
Although both of the religions do not believe in a Christian God, Taoism believes in many deities while Confucianism believes in one god. The role of women are different as well. Confucianism believe women are inferior to men while Taoism believes woman are equals (Diffen, n.d.).Taoism believes people should respect nature on follow a path of goodness while Confucianism believes people should respect those who are in a higher rank. Confucianism supports a society who bonds with each other and builds together. On the other hand, Taoism believes life is pure and should not be taken for