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08-09-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanus View Post
Japan, while embracing some aspects of Confucianism, is largely Shintoist and part Buddhist. I don't think religion can be used as an excuse for some actions committed.
Confucianism is a socio-political philosophy. Not a religion that people in the West misunderstand often.


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