REL 1000 Chapter : Religion Exam 2
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Grocery store analogy: 3 teachings, buddha what happens after this life time, confucius: helps with this life. What would happen to our understanding of "the great religions of the world" if we did: because the people of china have a syncretic society they do not consider themselves to be. Buddhist, but follow the practices they need at the time from confucianism, buddhism, and daoism. Jen/ren: demonstrating respect to anyone you may meet during the day. Warm-hearted person respect to everyone: li: knowledge of proper ritual - demonstrating respect to one"s ancestors bringing flowers. + gifts, sweeping grave, leaving a place for them at family events. Jen/ren: warm-heartedness could be refigured to that of christianity. Loving your neighbor, forgiving your enemy: eco- confucianism: pollution is so bad in china that people have to wear masks because of smog. Lao tzu is believed to be the old man in the story teachings are complementary to the teachings of.
