RELIGULOUS PRESENTS CONFUCIANISM Click icon to add picture

By: Cindy Lo

Paul Munoz

Desiree Navarro

Adriana Rubalcaba

David Sor

Confucianism is an

ethical philosophy based

on the teachings of

K’ung Fu-tzu (551-

479BCE), or Confucius

in Latin.

Confucius was a social

and ethical teacher who

lived in a chaotic period

of time in China.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Three most powerful clans:

the Chi, Meng, and Shu.

Confucius was born into the

minor aristocracy class, or Shih

in the feudal state of Lu, what

is now Shantung Province.

Confucius travelled and

taught his message of social

and ethical reform.

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Confucius teachings recognized and

codified into China’s political and social

system during the Han Dynasty (206-

221CE).

The Five Classics and the Four Books

of the Confucian Cannon- texts adopted

into official guidelines in China.

22 disciples are named in the Analects,

but some claim that he had 72.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Best- known follower was Yen

Hui- exemplified completely the

virtues of Confucianism.

After the death of Confucius, 2

philosopher-teachers sustained

the Confucian legacy- Meng Tzu

(Mencius) and Hsun Tzu.

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The Five Classics

• The Classic of History

• The Classic of Poetry or

Book of Odes

• The Classic of Rites

• The Book of Changes (I

Ching)

• The Spring and Autumn

Annals

C O N F U C I U S ’ C O L L E C T E D W O R K S

The Four Books

• The Analects of Confucius

• The Doctrine of the Mean

• The Great Learning

• The Higher Learning

• And The Works of Mencius

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Three Universal Virtues- Love,

Wisdom, and Courage.

These are cultivated through

education, self-discipline, and the

inculcation of the sense of shame.

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CULTURAL PRACTICES

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CONFUCIANISM TERMS:

Jen–Human heartedness, empathy, or humaneness. How two people should treat one another.

Li – Profit; Doing something for some one and expecting something in return.

Yi – Righteousness; “doing for nothing”; we should simply do what has to be done with no

other purpose in mind.

Ming – fate or destiny; it is the way things are in the course of things.

Doctrine of the Mean – the middle way; the center of harmony.

Filial Piety –Be good to one’s parents; take care of one’s parents. David Sor

A RELIGION, CODE OF ETHICS, OR

PHILOSOPHY

PAUL

MUNOZ

P A U L M U N O Z

What is a religion?• A cultural system that creates powerful and long lasting

meaning, by establishing symbols that relate humanity to truths and values.

What is code of ethics?• A set of guidelines which are designed to set out

acceptable behaviors for members of a particular group.

What is a philosophy?• the study of general and fundamental problems, such as

those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language

P A U L M U N O Z

Is Confucianism a

religion?

Many religions are

influenced by

Confucianism

Greek god of sexual love

and beauty

Term used to denote

“marital love”

Term “erotic” derived

from eros

Commonly referred to as

Cupid

E R O S C I N D Y L O

According to Christian

theology, agape is “the

love of God or Christ for

mankind.”

Divine, self-sacrificing,

active, volitional, and

thoughtful love

AGAPE C I N D Y L O

Core concept of

Confucianism is benevolent

love (ren)

Duty, action and attitude

Conditional love based on

hierarchy

“What you do not wish for

yourself, do not do to others;”

IS CONFUCIANISM AGAPE? C I N D Y L O

IS CONFUCIANISM EROS? CINDY LO

Is Confucianism Eros?

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“If your desire is for good, the people will be

good. The moral character of the ruler is the

wind; the moral character of those beneath

him is the grass. When the wind blows, the

grass bends.”

D O E S E I T H E R T E R M F I T C O N F U C I A N I S M ?

Confucianism’s concept of ren is compatible with

agape

Eros isn’t compatible with Confucianism as the main

emphasis is placed on superior-inferior relationship

Confucianism doesn’t fit either category as its main

focus is based on self-cultivation and self-creation

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CHRISTIANITY AND CONFUCIANISM

Desiree Navarro

SIMILARITIES

Both had reactionary movements (reforms): Confucianism

had Neo-Confucianism and Christianity had Protestantism.

Canons.

Jesus Christ did not write the Bible, the Christian Canon

and neither did Confucius write any of the Confucian Canons.

Golden Rule:

-Christianity: “Do to others as you would have them do

to you.”

-Confucianism: “Do not do unto others as you would

not have them do unto you.” Desiree Navarro

DIFFERENCES

Beliefs

Whether a religion or a philosophy, code of ethics

Even though both had reforms, the reforms

differed.

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DIFFERENCESChristianity:

Centers around the worship of a

single, triune God.

The study and guidance of the Bible,

the inspired word of God.

Jesus Christ claimed deity and

received the attribute form Christians.

Few people could read the Bible

because Roman Catholicism only

allowed Latin copies of the scriptures.

Confucianism:

Originally based on teachings of a traveling scholar,

named Confucius.

Ultimate goal- to live according to té (virtue), li

(propriety and ritual), and jén (benevolence, charity,

humanity, love, kindness).

Heaven was only “a principle” and it represented the

“moral order of the universe.”

Teach people to be self-motivated, self-controlled,

and able to take on responsibilities. Aimed at

cultivating the individual self and contributing to the

attainment of an ideal, harmonious society.

Confucius did not claim to be god.

Almost anyone could read the Confucian canon.

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Neo-Confucianism and ProtestantismDifferences in their origins, where they

took place, and when:• Neo-Confucianism originated from

Confucianism in China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1127).

• During the Tang dynasty (618-907) Buddhism spread overshadowing Confucianism. There was a reaction to the "foreign" religion and a creative renewal of the Confucian tradition. By the Sung Dynasty (960-1127), Confucian scholars began the Neo-Confucian reform, which attempted to address the pressing socio economic problems of the day by a creative reinterpretation of ancient ideal Confucian institutions. Most important was the intellectual and spiritual reshaping of the tradition. In a setting long shaped by Buddhist predominance, men again began to take the Confucian classics seriously. Desiree Navarro

• Protestantism originated from a religious group of Christianity, Roman Catholicism in Europe, the only religious group in the 16th century.

• In 1517, Martin Luther changed Christianity when he nailed his 95 theses to the door of the cathedral in Germany.

• The Protestant Reformation resulted from this due to reformers protesting against corruption and unbiblical practices in Roman Catholic Church.

• Luther's Protestant Reformation in Europe resulted from new religions challenging Roman Catholicism. It resulted from the dominance of Roman Catholicism. The Roman Catholic Church controlled, manipulated, much of daily life, and prohibited any other religion or Christian denomination in Europe during and previous to the 16th century Church.

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DIFFERENCESIn China, printing worked to

spread Buddhism and Taoism,

Confucianism's opponents.

The biggest difference:

Confucians never found the true

way to God and eternal life. This was

because they looked for it in nature

and order.

In Europe, printing helped spread

the ideas of the reformation.

Protestantism truly found the true

way to Heaven through the saving

grace of Jesus Christ.

QUIZ TIME!

1. What are the 3 universal virtues? (Adriana Rubalcaba)

2.Li is a sense of righteousness. It means to do something

without expecting anything in return. True or False?

(David Sor)

3.What is Ren? (Cindy Lo)

4.Is Confucianism a religion? Yes or No? (Paul Munoz)

QUIZ TIME!

5. What was a big similarity between Christianity

and Confucianism?(Desiree Navarro)

A.A Belief in one God

B.The Golden Rule

C.Their Origins

D.All of the above

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