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Confucianism

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CONFUCIANISM

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THE STORY BEHIND CONFUCIANISM

  • It was founded by Kung
  • master Kong developed Confucianism but the fundamental principles began before his birth. At that time, ideas of respect were present but there were also an emphasis on spiritual matters that united to create stability

WHEN IT BECAME POPULAR

DEVELOPED IN CHINA IN 551-479 B.C.

MAIN BELIEF

  • the importance of avoiding conflict and emphasizes correct behavior.

IMPORTANT TO HISTORY

  • Buddhism and Confucianism where the building blocks for all the other religions in China

HOW IT SPREAD

  • CONFUCIANISM SPREAD BECAUSE OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE’S INFLUENCE ON SURROUNDING COUNTRIES
  • It’s practiced in China, Korea,Vietnam and Taiwan

RULES OF CONFUCIANISM

  • It emphasizes mercy, social order and fulfillment of responsibilities
  • Everyone has defined roles and acts properly to one another
  • The family is center and comes before the individual
  • Worship ancestors