What does Confucianism imply about our relationship to the Causative Force?
Part II of II
Leaders use example as their means of influence.
Webster’s also defines rule as, ‘a prescribed guide for conduct or action.’
A ruler then is one who dictates the way through proclamation.
A ruler attempts to control. A ruler abides by the concept of, ‘Do as I say, not as I do.’
Rulers do not build respect for themselves; they build contempt through the lack of respect they have for the journeys of others.
Rulers use laws as their means of influence.
Webster’s defines god as, ‘a powerful ruler.’
A god then is one who not only dictates the way but has power: the ability to enact or produce the effect.
A god does not merely attempt to control; a god does control.
A god abides by the concept of, ‘Do as I say, not as I do, or else!’
Gods do not build respect for themselves; they build fear of themselves through the ability they have to punish others who do not abandon their own personal journeys through life in order to follow the demands dictated.
Gods use punishment as their means of influence.
Webster’s defines God, the Causative Force, as, ‘the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe.’
Confucianism would imply the relationship between ourselves and a Causative Force would be the most effective form of relationship, a relationship based upon ‘leadership,’ a relationship based upon respect.
And what greater form of respect can be shown than through permitting free will, the ability to chose independently?
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Determinism or free will?
Confucianism would tend to imply this relationship is based upon free will, a symbiotic relationship.
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