If Lao-Tzu and Confucius were asked to speak to Mercy students about the religion in China the conversation would be like the following:
Lao-Tzu- Would start with saying you must live a simple life and avoid any achievements possible.
Confucius- Would respond with no instead you should set personal and spiritual goals.
Lao-Tzu- You should give up everything including your family, education and all of your possessions.
Confucius- You should live by and follow the five relationships, which consist of Parent to child, child to child, husband to wife, younger to elder, and ruler to subject.
Lao-Tzu- To wrap it all up life should be simple and stress free, in order for that to happen avoid anything that can cause stress, including achievements. If these few guidelines are followed then you will be able to understand the Tao.
Confucius- In closing the five relationships are important to live in everyday life. Respect and love should be present in a day to day basis. Goals are ways to get through the tough time and have something to look forward to. If these minor things are considered than you can reach the highest goal of "superior man".
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