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Even though all basic human freedoms for African Americans were denied during the late part of the 1900’s in the American South, how were white Southerners not able to see how lynching was morally wrong? In the following paragraphs, I will use and defend Mengzi’s…
In book 1 of the Confucian Analects, Confucius is adamant in bolstering the Chinese philosophies of faithfulness, respect, and sincerity among all followers of the Confucian religion. According to him, listening and adhering to the advice of superiors who are knowledgeable of both the Chinese…
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When a country is in disaster and chaos, who will be the one to bring order back to the country? In China, there was a period called the Warring States, where China was a divided nation. This occurred after Zhou rule and power began to…
For many, religion plays a critical role in answering some of life’s most daunting and complex questions. There are those who turn to religion in their quest to understand the fate of man after death. For others, religion helps to define how they should relate…
Confucius and Lao Tzu are widely regarded as two of the most praised and well known Chinese philosophers. The Analects of Confucius is often compared with one of Lao Tzu’s great works, Tao the Ching. They both have unique standpoints, some similar but most differentiating….
Confucianism I personally found Confucianism to be a very unique religion in the way it attempts to answer some of the fundamental human questions. When dealing with the human condition, Confucianism is very different in comparison to Buddhism and Hinduism. I found that when compared…
Let’s Not Paint it Black Imagine a bright, meandering river cutting through a dense, luscious growth of trees, bushes, and plants of the like. While I closed my eyes and transported myself to this beautiful place, the only colors I see are a majestic blue…
In religion, there are certain key terms that are crucial to know and to understand. For some, it is about finding their true self, and for others it’s about having a god to rely on – to help people and to be a figure of…
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Although many people who are unfamiliar with taekwondo believe it to be a blood-thirsty and violent sport, those who are involved in taekwondo know that it is more than a sport, but an art and a way of life which teaches non-violence and a strict…
An interesting concept I’ve always wanted to learn about was Confucianism and how it came about in different ways. Xinzhong Yao talked about the concept and explained everything in his book called, “An Introduction to Confucianism”. He is a very talented professor of religion/ethics at…
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