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Exploring Divine Existence: Confucius's Focus on Human Affairs Over Deities

Credited from: SCMP

  • The Epicurean paradox presents a challenge to the existence of an all-knowing, all-loving deity, questioning why such a god allows evil to persist.
  • The author reflects on their personal conflict with Christianity, particularly concerning the concept of eternal punishment.
  • Confucius, also known as Kongzi, advocated for a respectful distance from supernatural beings, emphasizing the importance of human life's ethical conduct.
  • According to Confucius, prioritizing human relationships and conduct is more critical than concerns about spirits or deities.
  • The article concludes with a quote from Leo Tolstoy, highlighting a human-centric approach to existence and knowledge.

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