Jack S.

11/13/14

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Thoughts and Reflections on: The Indifference of Confucius

    Confucius was indifferent to the myths and mysteries of creation. Confucius believed that heaven was the cosmic region of ethic in man. A less complex way of thinking about confucianism is the traditional Chinese beliefs of family. Confucius believed that the virtue of man was based on his collective experiences in life. He also believed that one should treat people of higher moral value with more respect, and the people of higher moral value were expected to be good people and role models. Confucius can sometimes be mistaken as a social leader, but her is truly a teacher who gained fame over 2,000 years. All of Confucius's teachings were based on 

Analects which can be compared to the Rig-Vedas in Hinduism. Unlike some religions in this era, people of the Confuciust religion were less focused on creation and recreation, but they were more worried with their everyday morals. Morality, family, and rules were extremely important to Confucius. Family was important because the head of each family was the person who performed the religious rituals. Confucius also believed in a good ruler, which does not mean they are wealthy or politically strong, but people who had a strong set of morals that they follow and teach to others. Confucianism is not a religion nor a social practice, but more of a teaching of a good self-respecting life. Unlike most religions, Confucianism does not praise a higher power or focus on the after life very much, but they focus on being a good human being and making sure that you live every day in a respectful way to yourself and others.