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Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (K?ng F?z?, or K'ung-fu-tzu, lit. "Master Kung", 551–479 BCE). It focuses on human morality and right action. Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia. It might be considered a state religion of some East Asian countries, because of governmental promotion of Confucian values.

Cultures and countries strongly influenced by Confucianism include China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam, as well as various territories settled predominantly by Chinese people.
The basic teachings of Confucianism stress the importance of education for moral development of the individual so that the state can be governed by moral virtue rather than by the use of coercive laws.
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Can mere humans learn to love their enemies?

Long ago, President Abraham Lincoln said, "We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it."
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Cradle of Chinese Kung Fu, Shaolin Temple kicks its way into UNESCO heritage list

Home of Chinese Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, China' s Shaolin Temple is now part of humanity' s cultural heritage, UNESCO has announced.
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Lawrence Boadt, Priest, Publisher and Bible Scholar, Dies at 67

The Roman Catholic priest, publisher and Bible scholar used his study of the Old Testament as a vehicle for promoting understanding between Christians and Jews.
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China's search for greener values

In his new book, When a Billion Chinese Jump, Jonathan Watts tells the story of an unfolding ecological crisis as seen from the ground. Here, he talks to Sam Geall about its economic and cultural implications As the Beijing-based Asia environment correspondent for the Guardian, Jonathan Watts has reported on environmental issues in China for several years. His new book, When a Billion Chinese ...
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Religion at the airport

If a Catholic should pull out rosary beads on an airplane, or a nun or a monk went through airport security in a religious habit, it would probably not raise suspicions. Many, if not most, security agents are familiar with these symbols.
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