Religion Page 2

Buddhism had a large influence on Chinese culture. It helped to shape Chinese philosophy, literature, art, and architecture.

A Christian is a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in one God who created the world and all that is in it.

Christian Science is a religion that believes in the power of prayer and Mind over matter.

The Emperor Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan in 313, which provided for freedom of religion for all religions in the Roman Empire. Christianity became the official religion of the empire in 380 under Emperor Theodosius I.

The holy book of Buddhism is the Sutras. The Sutras are a collection of the Buddha’s teachings.

The main beliefs of Buddhism are that all life is connected and that everyone has the potential to awaken to their true nature.

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophical movement that arose during the Tang dynasty in China, and became the dominant intellectual trend of the Song dynasty. It emphasized the study of Confucian texts, and was opposed to the use of Buddhism and Taoism.