My OperaDifferences between East & West--concerning religion
Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:13:31 PM
The chart below may show some basic differences:
In China, there is actually never be a God that people believe. There are many philosophy genres that tried to explain the truth of life and universe, most of them rose during the warring states period, including the famous "Confucianism". Buddhism and Taoism(a indigenous religion that calls for harmonious relationship between people and that between people & nature) are also popular, each has its own "God".
In fact, the vast majority never believe that there are a God with human spirit. The philosophers believe that through self self-discipline, self-improvement and a whole system of society philosophy, people will finally get to a civilization stage. So even there is a God, he can never influence people's lives.
- West / East
- One God / Many gods
- All powerful / Limited power
- One truth / Many truths
In China, there is actually never be a God that people believe. There are many philosophy genres that tried to explain the truth of life and universe, most of them rose during the warring states period, including the famous "Confucianism". Buddhism and Taoism(a indigenous religion that calls for harmonious relationship between people and that between people & nature) are also popular, each has its own "God".
In fact, the vast majority never believe that there are a God with human spirit. The philosophers believe that through self self-discipline, self-improvement and a whole system of society philosophy, people will finally get to a civilization stage. So even there is a God, he can never influence people's lives.
Chu Yuhozariski # Sunday, April 29, 2007 3:53:21 AM
David HaoHolychaser # Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:19:29 AM
Why?
Chu Yuhozariski # Monday, April 30, 2007 2:26:12 PM
If god never influences people's lives, it is exactly same that he is not existing.
David HaoHolychaser # Wednesday, May 2, 2007 4:13:28 AM
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