The Significance of Confucius for Religion

Smith, D. Howard

doi:10.1086/462463

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“…One scholar of Confucianism claims, "The belief that life and destiny are ordained by Heaven resulted in a tendency towards fatalism." 46 The requirement for an overwhelming heavenly mandate not only encouraged fence-sitting, but, according to some, obviated the possibility of compromise among political rivals in their efforts to establish authority and restore order to the world. Indeed, according to Peter J. Moody, "No country in the Confucian cultural area has shown great tolerance for competitive politics."…”

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