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Old 07-03-2009, 02:44 AM
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Confucianisms influence on China
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Old 07-04-2009, 02:44 AM
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Confucianism is the study and application of morals, ethics and social responsibility as espoused by Confucius (551 - 479 BC). Confucius' teaching did not include any god or divine being nor did it encourage any form of religion. His teaching was written by his students (by Mencius, Xunxi, etc) into Analects of Confucius. His work was necessary knowledge for the literate classes, especially the scholars who were tested on it when they took part in the imperial examinations (successful top candidates were given positions in the imperial governments).
Even in modern times, perhaps lots of Chinese are well-versed in Confucius philosophy and teaching, but they do not treat Confucius as any deity. People may debate over certain salient points on its relevance to modern society but that is normal healthy debate, since such debates had persisted through the centuries.

Hinduism, on the other hand, is more of a way of life because it is not a unified system of belief encoded in declaration of faith (its belief systems beliefs span across monotheism, polytheism, pantheism, pantheism, monism, atheism, agnosticism, gnosticism among others). Most Hindu traditions revere a body of religious or sacred literature, the Vedas, although there are exceptions. Some Hindu religious traditions regard particular rituals as essential for salvation, but a variety of views on this co-exist. Some Hindu philosophies postulate a theistic ontology of creation, of sustenance, and of destruction of the universe, yet some Hindus are atheists. Hinduism is sometimes characterized by the belief in reincarnation, determined by the law of karma, and the idea that salvation is freedom from this cycle of repeated birth and death. And, as a way of life for Hindus, it cuts across all strata of society and is adopted by almost all Indians in some forms or another.
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Old 07-05-2009, 02:44 AM
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Without a particular charismatic leader as founder, Hinduism had greater influence at every level of society. In China, Confucianism was profoundly influential on the literate ruling class, but never managed to supplant Chinese folk religions of the vast majority of the population.
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:44 AM
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I believe the main difference is Hinduism focusing on such things as the existence of gods, and of the pursuit of Nirvana. Of reincarnation, karma, and Holy beings in the form of living animals. Confucianism is not a religion, but a philosophical system. Confucianism does not address gods, reincarnation, and so on as in Hinduism. Both systems do esteem a reverent attitude, respect for elders, and the importance of good deeds.
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