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Founder
Date 551 BCE
The Founder of Confucianism was Kung Fu Tzu. He was born in Lu or modern day Shantung Province. He was raised by his mother after his father's valient Death in battle. -
Teaching
Date: 531 BCE
He began teaching the Six Diciplines: History, Poetry, Government, Popriety, Music, and Divination at the age of 20. Hew was announced as one of the best teachers. -
Government and Religion Interaction
Date:501 BCE
At the age of 50 he worked quickly and grew though the ranks of Minister of Public Works up to Prime Minister. -
Retirement
Date: 496 BCE
At the age of 55 he was forced toRetire his place of Prime Minister. -
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Spread Of Religion
Date:496-484 BCE
Over the next 12 years he want around China with a handful of deciples to give word of his belifes. He recited old Chinese text.
He was placed in jail for giving word of his "Religion" to the people of China. -
New Position
Date: 484 BCE
He was announced the Duke of Ai at the age of 67 -
Death
He died in 479 BCE. -
Religious Texts
It has many religious texts like:
The Si Shu or the four books
The Lun Yu or the Analects of Confucius
and The Ta Hsueh or The Great Learning just to name a few. -
Social Impacts
The religion impacts the Birth, Mariage, and Death aspects of life.
Birth: The spirit of of the fetus or T'ai-shen protects the mother and the child from evil people.
Marriage: Marriage is done in 6 steps which are Proposal, Engagment, Dowry, Procession, Marriage and the Morning After.
Death: Relatives cry out to inform the neighbors of the death of a family member. They wear course material clothing. The courpse is washed and placed in the coffin and family members walk with Willow Branches. -
Religion Now
Date: 1982
Confucianisn claimed over 156,070,100 people loyal to the religion. Over 25,000 can be found here in North America!
