Opening+to+Confucianism


 * Opening to Confucianism **

[|Confucianism] is a way of life for many people in the world. It was founded by Confucius during the 6th-5th century BC, in China. It is sometimes viewed as a philosophy and sometimes as a religion. It does not deny Heaven, but the people who follow Confucianism are not positive there is one. It is a very open philosophy. There are not many practices or beliefs, besides the idea that all humans are teachable, and that everyone should show excellent character. Over six million people follow Confuciansim today, mainly in China. The sacred book is the Analects, which is much like the Christian Bible. This is what the philosophy is based off of and is used daily by the people who follow Confucianism. This philosophy focuses on humanity, intelligence and honesty.

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