Cao Dai: A New Faith
Kyle MacNeill
World Relgions
4/4/16
“Each time that human beings suffered when societies became chaotic, a religion was founded”(CaoDai Concepts). There have been hundreds of attempts to answer questions such as why we are here and what is our purpose. When times looked bad and people had nothing to turn to faith was always there. Conflict forced similar minded people to band together and stand for what they believe in. While many chose to solve their conflicts with violence others chose the path of nonviolence. The ability to bring together people of different ideas, or prove their ideas are not so different could save lives. The religion of Cao Dai is a faith which was created to bring together the ideas …show more content…
The faiths worship ceremonies is set up in a very similar way to that of the Roman Catholic hierarchy. Starting with the pope at the top and have cardinals and bishops the leaders preform in similar ways. They practice in large groups in temples filled with detailed artwork and sculptures(Religion Facts). In their temples the image of a Devine Eye is used to depict God the all supreme being(Kingdom of Heaven). The name of these two types of worship are Exoterism and Esoterism. Exoterism is a form of worship for the laypeople in the everyday home. Exoterism is the form available to laypersons living a normal family life. These are expected to practice the good and to avoid the evil. The way they can avoid evil is by following five precepts: do not kill, steal, commit adultery, drink, or sin(Kingdom of Heaven). Other things include the practice of being a vegetarian at least for one-third of each month. The practice of Esoterism focuses on meditation and trying to be one with the supreme overall being. For the act of worship they are at an altar that has figures representing God and other religious ideas. With their general practices they are expected to follow three main rules: Vegan diet, Pray once a day, and follow five indirections(Religion Facts). The practices of this faith may seem strict but they feel it is the best way to live nonviolently and one day become on with the supreme
Kyle MacNeill
World Relgions
4/4/16
“Each time that human beings suffered when societies became chaotic, a religion was founded”(CaoDai Concepts). There have been hundreds of attempts to answer questions such as why we are here and what is our purpose. When times looked bad and people had nothing to turn to faith was always there. Conflict forced similar minded people to band together and stand for what they believe in. While many chose to solve their conflicts with violence others chose the path of nonviolence. The ability to bring together people of different ideas, or prove their ideas are not so different could save lives. The religion of Cao Dai is a faith which was created to bring together the ideas …show more content…
The faiths worship ceremonies is set up in a very similar way to that of the Roman Catholic hierarchy. Starting with the pope at the top and have cardinals and bishops the leaders preform in similar ways. They practice in large groups in temples filled with detailed artwork and sculptures(Religion Facts). In their temples the image of a Devine Eye is used to depict God the all supreme being(Kingdom of Heaven). The name of these two types of worship are Exoterism and Esoterism. Exoterism is a form of worship for the laypeople in the everyday home. Exoterism is the form available to laypersons living a normal family life. These are expected to practice the good and to avoid the evil. The way they can avoid evil is by following five precepts: do not kill, steal, commit adultery, drink, or sin(Kingdom of Heaven). Other things include the practice of being a vegetarian at least for one-third of each month. The practice of Esoterism focuses on meditation and trying to be one with the supreme overall being. For the act of worship they are at an altar that has figures representing God and other religious ideas. With their general practices they are expected to follow three main rules: Vegan diet, Pray once a day, and follow five indirections(Religion Facts). The practices of this faith may seem strict but they feel it is the best way to live nonviolently and one day become on with the supreme