The most controversial topic in the world is religion, creating both harmony and turmoil in the world. There are several religions circulating the globe, each providing comfort and understanding with the phenomena of life and creation. Some of the most widely recognized religions are Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism; however religions such as Confucianism and African traditional religion are often overlooked. Each religion has its own belief in creation, values, and purposes. Confucianism and African Traditional Religion are similar with the practice of death rituals, life after death concepts, moral teachings, and misconduct and consequences. A comparison of the two religions, not only provides insight to how other religions relate, but insight to why religions have similarities.
Death is never an easy …show more content…
Some people are very willing to conform, while others would rather demonstrate their own personal ideas of right and wrong. In religion, the set of rules are instilled to guide a person down the path of righteousness and enlightenment, however there are some people who stray away from the path. In Confucianism and African Traditional Religion, he consequences derived for people who disobey the moral code are similar. The consequences are not to be confused with the idea of heaven and hell, because neither religions believe in those concepts; however both religions do believe in the idea that for every action there is a consequence. The major connection between Confucianism and Africa Traditional religion lies between the emphasis of a good name and respect. A name in African Traditional religion does not only represent the individual, but the family as well, thus acts of dishonor and disobedience must be repaired. In Confucianism, actions to avoid disgrace to a name are imbedded early in its teachings. Confucianism teaches it adherents to internalize behaviors in order to avoid name
Death is never an easy …show more content…
Some people are very willing to conform, while others would rather demonstrate their own personal ideas of right and wrong. In religion, the set of rules are instilled to guide a person down the path of righteousness and enlightenment, however there are some people who stray away from the path. In Confucianism and African Traditional Religion, he consequences derived for people who disobey the moral code are similar. The consequences are not to be confused with the idea of heaven and hell, because neither religions believe in those concepts; however both religions do believe in the idea that for every action there is a consequence. The major connection between Confucianism and Africa Traditional religion lies between the emphasis of a good name and respect. A name in African Traditional religion does not only represent the individual, but the family as well, thus acts of dishonor and disobedience must be repaired. In Confucianism, actions to avoid disgrace to a name are imbedded early in its teachings. Confucianism teaches it adherents to internalize behaviors in order to avoid name