Confucianism is one of the biggest religions in East Asia established by孔夫子 (Kong Fu Zi), so called Confucius. Started from Ancient China, it has long been a framework of East Asian society and a key to decipher the culture. As a part of the East Asian culture, the religion served as a basis for the shared values and it shaped the thought. This paper will analyze the worldview, beliefs, practices, and symbols in relations to Christianity with an intention to suggest an effective way of evangelizing the believers of Confucianism.
During the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, the political and social order was not on the dictionary of the people. It was the time of confusion and chaos with the hundreds of war for the power. Confucius …show more content…
Confucius believed that people have natural goodness in them, thus they develop ideal personality through self-cultivation and studying. His ultimate goal was to provide guidance in bettering oneself. The believers of this religion aim to live a moral life and they hope for a peaceful and an ideal family and society.
In his teaching, Confucius especially emphasizes the importance of five constant virtues. First one is Ren 仁 and this means benevolence and humaneness that a virtuous man must possess. It is a quality of a leader and a Nobel Man compassionate toward other people and even animals. Without this compassion and humanness, one cannot be a true good man as this virtue subsumes the other virtues. The virtue of Ren is very similar to the commandment on Mark 12:31-32 “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these”
Second virtue is Yi 義 which means righteousness and integrity. This virtue also means justice, and the Bible talks about how God is just and how He desires the world to be like Him in Amos 5:24 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing …show more content…
It is knowledge of good and evil that humanity innately has. Confucius believed in good human nature and he believed that human possess the knowledge to determine what is right and what is wrong. Also, Confucius believed that the constant cultivation of the personality could make better citizens, better family structure, and better society. Similarly, the Bible cherishes wisdom and encourages people to love the knowledge. It is written in Proverbs “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper,” and “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Fifth virtue is Xin 信 which means fidelity and honesty. One should do what is right and be honest in
During the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, the political and social order was not on the dictionary of the people. It was the time of confusion and chaos with the hundreds of war for the power. Confucius …show more content…
Confucius believed that people have natural goodness in them, thus they develop ideal personality through self-cultivation and studying. His ultimate goal was to provide guidance in bettering oneself. The believers of this religion aim to live a moral life and they hope for a peaceful and an ideal family and society.
In his teaching, Confucius especially emphasizes the importance of five constant virtues. First one is Ren 仁 and this means benevolence and humaneness that a virtuous man must possess. It is a quality of a leader and a Nobel Man compassionate toward other people and even animals. Without this compassion and humanness, one cannot be a true good man as this virtue subsumes the other virtues. The virtue of Ren is very similar to the commandment on Mark 12:31-32 “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these”
Second virtue is Yi 義 which means righteousness and integrity. This virtue also means justice, and the Bible talks about how God is just and how He desires the world to be like Him in Amos 5:24 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing …show more content…
It is knowledge of good and evil that humanity innately has. Confucius believed in good human nature and he believed that human possess the knowledge to determine what is right and what is wrong. Also, Confucius believed that the constant cultivation of the personality could make better citizens, better family structure, and better society. Similarly, the Bible cherishes wisdom and encourages people to love the knowledge. It is written in Proverbs “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper,” and “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Fifth virtue is Xin 信 which means fidelity and honesty. One should do what is right and be honest in