Importance+of+Confucianism

__Importance of Confucianism__ Confucianism covers a lot of what [|Buddhism] and [|Taoism] does not. Although the three philosophies are the top major religions practiced in China and countries near China, Confucianism seems to be a combination of all three. Buddhism teaches its followers to do no wrong, and try to become perfect. It gives people hope of an afterlife if you become perfect in the lives before it, and that you can be reborn into something different after you die. Buddhism focuses on following [|Buddha] and trying to be like him. Buddhists almost worship him. In Taoism, followers to not follow a certain person, rather religious traditions and nature. They believe in letting nature take its course and that everything happens for a reason. They think that all creatures are equal. Confucianism does not worship Confucius, but they do follow his teachings. Confucians are not expected to be perfect, however, they believe humans are teachable and their faults can be fixed through self-discipline and virtue. They think everyone should be treated with respect and government should run ethically, and leaders should be role models to their people. Images: (left to right) Yin/Yang symbol, Buddha, Confucius.