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Confucianism can't be religion because it doesn't fully express what a religion is according to academic definitions of religious convictions. Also, Confucianism bases itself on codes of conduct rather than addressing problems about an afterlife or humanity, therefore it can be easily said that it is a system of ethical and social philosophy.
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It is more of a philosophy than a religion. Just like buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion as well.
yes, it's a religion founded by Confucius
They really do not have a god. Confucianism is more of a philosophy or way of life than a religion.
Some people do not consider Confucianism a religion because it lacks a central deity, a focus on the afterlife, and formal religious practices common in other organized religions. Confucianism is often viewed as a moral and ethical system rather than a belief system with supernatural elements.
He created the famous philosophy/religion called "Confucianism".
Confucius did not create a religion called Confucianism. Instead, his teachings emphasized moral values, ethics, and social harmony. Confucianism developed later as a philosophical and ethical system based on his teachings.
L. V. Lester-Garland has written: 'The idea of the supernatural' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Philosophy of nature, Religion, Supernatural
John H. Berthrong has written: 'Expanding process' -- subject(s): Chinese Philosophy, Philosophy, Philosophy and religion 'All under heaven' -- subject(s): Christianity, Christianity and other religions, Confucian Philosophy, Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Philosophy, Relations
Although he didn't intend it, Confucius' teachings became a religion. Confucianism is a philosophy, not a religion. There is no god mentioned in his philosophy. He dilberately steered clear of gods and spirits.