Confucianism Oct 21, 1999 Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of a Chinese man named Kung
             Fuzi. Which is latinaized as Confucius, he lived from 551 to 479 b.c.e. Confucius claimed that he was not original and
             neither were his teachings, but believed himself to be a "creative transmitter of wisdom from the past". He created a
             moral code on based on ethics, humanity and love. Confucius philosophies emphasize the ideals of order and harmony.
             With the idea that people should live in harmony both with each other and with nature. To achieve this, Confucius
             created a system of human relationships and good government. Government to Confucius was the highest profession. He
             believed that if one had a good government everyone would be happy. In addition, Confucius esteemed education in
             high regards believing that through it, one could reach the high standard of a gentleman.. For a religion Confucianism is
             very different from any other. Due to the fact that the Chinese see religion as a form of education. The purpose of
             Confucianism was mainly to instill moral values in a person. There is no organized church or structure, no priests, no
             sects, and no creed for any follow. There is no worshipping or personal relationship with god but did recognize heaven
             as a force of human concern. Confucius did believe that men should direct their own destiny. Confucius taught that
             harmony begins in the family, which was a minuet of society. In which the man of the house was like the emperor or
             Priest. Confucius believed in a male dominated society were only males could lead the government service. Confucius
             believe in ancestor devotion. The Ancestor's names are usually kept in shrines. The duty of the father was to make
             sacrifices and to report any family concerns to these shrines. Confucius emphasized five virtues, which are the the ideals
             of Confucianism. The Confucian virtues are something ...