CONFUCIANISM

HISTORY

• Confucianism was developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius or Master Kong
• In 551-479BC in China

HISTORY

• Confucianism originated during the Han dynasty
• Due to its peaceful teachings it has no violent or bloodstained history

RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE

• The core beliefs are education, peace, and good morals.
• Analects, the five classics and the four books are the holy doctrines they have.

RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE

• Good morals are saying thank yous, taking off shoes before entering house, and bowing.
• The holy symbol is the ying and yang sign

RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE

• Confucianism has no God or no diety.
• Holy sites would include the Confucian temple in qufu in shandong province which consists of cemetery of Confucius, Temple of Confucius and the Confucius Family Mansion

GEOGRAPHY

• Located mostly in China, Korea,Vietnam, Taiwan
• Approximately 6.3million followers

US CONNECTION

• About 26000 Americans practice this religion
• No impact on America whatsoever