China’s religion is one of the oldest types of religion; it was a great mixture of Chinese folk, Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Communist anti-religious attitudes ("History of Chinese Religion - ReligionFacts," n.d.). If an individual wanted to hold an important position such as an emperor they had to know the Five Classics of Confucius and an important responsibility was making sure they secured spiritual blessings for the people.
Originally the ceremonies of Confucianism were directed toward the Supreme Unity, Lord of the Soil and the Five Elements of fire, water, earth and wood but that all changed in 31 BCE when the religion replaced the rituals with sacrifices dedicated to Heaven and Earth ("History of Chinese Religion - ReligionFacts,"
Originally the ceremonies of Confucianism were directed toward the Supreme Unity, Lord of the Soil and the Five Elements of fire, water, earth and wood but that all changed in 31 BCE when the religion replaced the rituals with sacrifices dedicated to Heaven and Earth ("History of Chinese Religion - ReligionFacts,"