God and Confucianism

A much persecuted Islamic sect, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has brought forth this interesting view of Confucianism.

Contrary to much popular belief and some concern, Classic Confucianism is apparently, indeed - of God - according to some research and the perspective of the late Mirza Tahir Ahmad.

Mirza Tahir Ahmad (December 18, 1928 – April 19, 2003)

His thoughts on Confucianism (and other religions) have been made into the book, Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth.

Granted, as the author originally wrote (circa 1987), that while today "few followers of Confucius have a clear belief in any Divine existence," nevertheless, "they believe in the world of spirits and souls, and some even practice ancestor worship."

Moreover, he wrote in this apparently well-referenced chapter:

"Examining the early texts upon which Confucianism is founded, there is no doubt that this religion [too] is squarely built on a sound belief in the existence of God. It owes much of its philosophy and wisdom to revelation, rather than to the contemplations of wise men.

Sadly, deviations from original purpose and intent seem not to be unique to Confucianism.

Confucius, by Tang Dynasty artist Wu Daozi (680–740)

If such were the case, the Laogai (also often referred to as gulags) of China, North Korea, Vietnam and Myanmar would simply stand alone.

Yet, there have been and remain so many others.

Why?