Week 4

Week 4 World View Chart

Student Name: Ravinder Saini

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

· Week 4 Daoism and Confucianism

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

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· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example. You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Daoism and Confucianism are two complementary religions that share aspects of beliefs.

· The Dao is believed to be the Way and the highest power in the universe that is deeper than any other force.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

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· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Since there is no God in Confucianism, the force called Tao is recognized as the ultimate being and power (Lai, 2015).

· Daoism believes Dao to be the ultimate truth that governs nature

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

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· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Confucianism believes that human nature is good. However evil and suffering cannot be avoided as they are present in life.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

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· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines good and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· According to Confucianism believe that man is good. Evil and suffering are however inevitable and serve the purpose to promote learning.

VIEW OF SALVATION

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· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Daoism does not believe in salvation. Instead, they believe one should live in harmony with the Tao to be able to lead a joyful life.

· Ancestor worship is the most important aspect of Confucianism as they do not believe in salvation (Zheng, et al. 2016)

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

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· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Life and death are regarded as two aspects of reality. Both Daoism and Confucianism emphasize on the fact of life more than the issue of mortality.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

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· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Daoism practice and ritual rites include meditation, yoga, and funeral rites among others. Confucianism believes in worship and good acts in everyday life.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

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· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· Lantern Festival, Ching Ming Festival, and the Confucius birthday