Religious Confucianism
Definition of Religious Confucianism as it relates to Religions, Confucianism, Confucian Ethics
Religious Confucianism is a term used to describe the religious aspects of Confucianism, which is often viewed primarily as an ethical system. This includes beliefs in supernatural beings such as heaven, ancestral spirits, and deities, as well as practices such as offerings, prayers, and rituals. While Confucian ethics are central to Religious Confucianism, it also encompasses other religious elements that have developed over time within the tradition. It is an integral part of the broader category of Confucianism, which in turn falls under the larger umbrella of Religions.