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Exploring Atheism: Confucius' Practical Perspective on the Divine

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Exploring Atheism: Confucius' Practical Perspective on the Divine

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  • The article discusses the **Epicurean paradox**, which questions the coexistence of an all-loving, all-powerful deity and the presence of evil in the world.
  • Drawing from personal reflections, the author relates their **transition from Christianity to agnosticism**, grappling with concepts of eternal punishment and divine benevolence.
  • **Confucius (Kongzi)** is highlighted as an agnostic philosopher emphasizing the importance of human affairs over spiritual matters, advocating for a respectful distance from deities.
  • The teachings of **Confucius**, particularly his views on duties to mankind and the insignificance of the divine in daily life, are explored through various anecdotes.
  • The article concludes that focusing on the **living** and ethical behavior, similar to Tolstoy's reflections, is paramount to understanding life.

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