use the knowledge of science to calm their fears of nature then they would not need religion. T. Patrick Burke along with Malloy and Freud found commonalities amongst the religions of the world. Burke describes a formula for religion. Each of the major religions has a message about human condition; each points to something that it views as fundamentally wrong an unsatisfactory about our existence; each offers a diagnosis of the cause of that unsatisfactoriness and points to a possible remedy (Burke 2). This describes the idea that each religion has a problem, path, and a solution. Taoism and Confucianism share this structure. Confucianisms main problem is the lack of harmony in society. If there is no harmony, then society does not run smoothly and people do not develop to their full potential as human beings. The belief is, Our relationship to Heaven is governed by how we conduct ourselves (Burke 107). The solution for people who believe in Confucianism is harmony amongst the people. The path in Confucianism includes four main issues: the rectification of names, having strong leaders, Li, and Jen. The rectification of names refers to clear language. Words must be correct and people must understand them without confusion. We must see it that the reality lives up to its nameHuman beings should be in harmony with their natures (Burke 114). The clarity of words brings about the clarity of actions, which helps to create harmony among the people. Strong leaders are an important part of any society. People will follow any way a leader leads them. Li is the proper way of conduct, a set of moral guidelines. People need to know the rules so that they can stay in harmony with society. If people are not respectful them society will be off balance. Along with respect is Jen, meaning human heartiness. It is the highest perfection of goodness, a sublime moral ideal beyond the reach of ordinary morals (Burke110). Confucia...
