Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion.Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Many people say they are Buddhists yet have never read the sutras. Most people will say they believe in gods, destiny, fate, luck and an afterlife. Even so, on most occasions, rather than rely on prayer, people will make decisions all by themselves or resort to either family or friends for help. A visible human being is considered far more reliable than invisible gods or spirits.
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Travelers' Voices on Religions & Beliefs in China
1.
Dec. 6,2008 09:44 Reply
Ms.Erica(NY) said:
What do China belive in?
Dec. 6,2008 21:01
Mr.Xu(China) replied:
Actually, most of Chinese don't have religion.
Dec. 9,2008 17:32
Mr.fisher(america) replied:
Well it matters what part of China, What race, What is their history, and stuff like that. so they believe in gods and godeses and the one and only god of abraham.
Apr. 18,2009 23:59
Mrs.pretty woman(usa) replied:
buddhism and um........... there's otherr 2 but cant remember
Nov. 5,2009 08:33
Mr.FROGMAN(China) replied:
Nowadays we believe in none,but those religions have influenced all citizens inevitably.
2.
Apr. 2,2009 10:26 Reply
Mr.elliot(isreal) said:
umm is china tolernet of diferent religions
Oct. 20,2009 04:12
Mr.Pete(England) replied:
different parts of china are tolerant of different religions, the three main fundamental religions are religions looked upon as what you should be, where as other western religions are tolerated but to and extent, for instance if a mad was preeching some other religion on the streets of china, this may be looked upon as attempting to dispen the thoughts of the people and is punishable, but as i said, different parts of china are tolerant to different things. so this is true for one sect, but not for another.
3.
Oct. 8,2009 23:01 Reply
Mrs.hart(australia) said:
Hi can any one help,a chinese lady was fasinated with my two year old daughters hand, at first i thought she thought it was bad, but her daughter came and again the lady showed her my daughters hand, i asked the daughter what is wrong with my daughters hand, she said it is good it is big ang white in colour she said she will have a good future! Can anyone clear this a bit better for me, thankyou.
Oct. 9,2009 01:21
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
The old chinese people like to see one's hand or face to see if the people have fortune in furture. It is said that one's marriage, life, career can be estimated by the hand or face.
Do not mind about it, she has no bad intention, i am sure.
4.
Sep. 8,2009 15:33 Reply
Mrs.E(USA) said:
hi,
i'm born 9/21/77 and my husband is 6/9/75 - we have one daughter (11/18/06) and a second on the way due on 4/1/10. i want to have 2 more children after this, and originally planned for a september 2012 baby and a december 2014 baby. Are these good choices for family harmony?
thank you!
Sep. 27,2009 14:43
Mr.K(Canada) replied:
You shoud have them sooner, as the children that are soon to come, will have better relationships with each other, as it is easier for them if there is only little age difference betwee them. Which in turn, will create better family harmony. Hope this helps!
5.
Apr. 26,2009 12:28 Reply
Mr.superman(canada) said:
should explain the beliefs well
Jul. 24,2009 21:49
Ms.hannah(Philippines) replied:
mr. superman can you explain me the beliefs china's Confucianism because I have some problem with my project
thank you
6.
May. 14,2009 16:23 Reply
Mrs.Farris(USA) said:
China's beliefs that Marco Polo discovered was about what they thought. It is different than lets say...
their religion, religion is like their beliefs but if you want more information on beliefs; the kind that isn't religion. Research- Marco Polo's belief studies from China.
7.
May. 6,2009 02:05 Reply
Mr.bonnici(nsw) said:
that this is so buetuful that i may put in my story about religions and beliefs
8.
Apr. 29,2009 22:45 Reply
Ms.vijayah(Malaysia) said:
pls help me and give 6D i need money badly
to solved problem.
my date of birt is 26.07.1977 @2.15 pm
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Dec. 4,2008 11:13 Reply
Mr.rachel(india) said:
I think main beliefs should include mor info about that pleaes i am working on a project
Dec. 9,2008 17:34
Mr.fisher(america) replied:
well i agree butsome times not evrything is revealed because you want to know. It can be privae so you just have to look arder and keep trying.
Dec. 12,2008 16:09
Mrs.hi(jamica) replied:
hi im so excited to visit china!
Apr. 18,2009 23:56
Mrs.PRETTY WOMAN(USA) replied:
hey
me too
i have a SPEECH TO DO!!!
HELP ME OUT PEOPLE !
I HAVE ONLY DONE A COUPLE OF PAPER(PARAGRAPHS)
BUT I HAVE TO DO IT FOR 4 MINTUES
IT'S DRIVIN ME CRAZY THIS SPPECH
HELP ME OUT PLZ !!!
10.
Mar. 30,2009 00:26 Reply
Mr.FRIED CHIKEN(UNTED STATES) said:
I LOVE BELIEFS BECAUSE U BELIEVE IN SOMTHING OR SOMEONE & IT GET'S PASSED TO GENERATIONS TO GENERATIONS
Mar. 30,2009 01:46
Ms.lailani(china) replied:
hey
religion is something we should pride in ourself and others
Apr. 18,2009 23:50
Mrs.Pretty Woman(USA) replied:
hi, MR.FRIED CHIKEN(UNITED STATES)
IM Mrs Pretty Woman
i agree wil ur comment .
Very Real
ps have u seen twilight it's awesome !!!!!!