A monk takes a quiet moment to meditate

C h r i s t i a n i t y  &  C o n f u c i a n i s m


Few Christians realise that the Golden Rule was first originated by Confucius, and not Christ as is popularly believed. But the similarities between these two major doctrines, Confucianism and Christianity, does not stop there. The comparative study of religions and philosophies enriches both of the subjects under consideration, and in this section you can explore how both Christians and Confucians can learn much from one another. The comparisons have been divided under a number of headings which are accessible from this contents page:

1. An Introduction

2. Confucius and Christ

3. Jen and Agape

4. Neo-Confucianism and Subsequent Scholars

5. Transcendence and the Supernatural

6. Modern Interpretations

7. Confucianism and the Contemporary World

8. An Evaluation