Hong Kong Qiu And Jesus Comparison

There are striking similarities if you are to put the philosophical works of Kong Qiu and the religious teaching of Jesus Christ. Kong Qiu, better known as Confucius, focused his teaching on history, law, poetry, and spiritual writing. The Biblical teaching of the Old Testament also provided similar structure of teaching. Like Confucius, these teachings included the books of Genesis and Exodus to provide history, Leviticus, Gods law which included the Ten Commandments, and Psalm which is focused on songs and poetry. Even though Confucius lived hundreds of years before the time of Jesus Christ, his teachings developed a tradition similar to the one tough by Jesus Christ five hundred years later. Both of their work and knowledge are studied and
Confucius believed man is inherently good, but through doing good deeds and learning he improves himself and comes in harmony with the universe. Christianity believes man is sinful, and even though we try to do good deeds, we often fail and need forgiveness. There has been much debate whether “Confucianism” is a religion, a philosophy, or a sort or road map to governing and organizing a society. In many ways, it is all of the above. Concept of humanism. Personal responsibility for actions. Concept of man basically good. Also, most religion see humans as sinful or flawed, needing some kind of penance or forgiveness. Confucianism sees humans as in control of their own fate by controlling their thoughts and actions. Basically positive and upbeat. To the people who live their lives guided by the principles and writing of Confucius, there is a religious
His teaching directly reflect those of the Ten Commandments, “Honor your father and mother.” To honor, respect, and taking proper care of them, emotionally and physically. He believed in a continuous cycle that would repeat every generation. When one takes care of their elders, he or she understands role they to perform. In return the child would grow up to a mature status and take the responsibility of the parent or elder. Eventually this starts over and the one that was educated becomes the educator. Although family relations were important the status of women was still the same those around the world. Chinese social structure and culture in this period placed women below that of a man. Women were treated inferior to a man. The Primary goal of a woman was to take care of the household, raise and educate the children. Even though a family is important to a Confucian during this period the role of a woman was still the same throughout the