WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -There is debate over if Confucianism is a religion. Confucianism is best understood as an ethical guide to life and living with strong character. Yet, Confucianism also began as a revival of an earlier religious tradition. There are no Confucian gods, and Confucius himself is worshipped as a spirit rather than a god.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism is often associated with oppressing women, whether that be subjugating women to their fathers during childhood, husbands during marriage, or sons during widowhood. Oppressive acts associated with Confucian principles also include foot binding, concubinage, and widow suicide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Confucianism as a theory of social and moral philosophy is often defined, not as a religion. In fact, Confucianism is based on the ancient religious framework to create social values which transcend the traditional Chinese society. Confucianism is not a faith that can guide life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Confucius and Mencius attempted to give an answer to this question, and in doing so developed the theory for which they are most famous: that of the original goodness of human nature. According to Confucianism, humans have an inborn nature, which is the basis for goodness.