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The below is also correct: China is Communist, and Communism is based on Marxism. Marx called religion "the opium of the people", and his philosophy was atheist. It was, however, dogmatic in its own way, and one could very well say that Maoism and Stalinism are as dogmatic as religion is. A modern philosopher could well remark that: "Communism is the opium of the people".
Thus: China is atheist because the state doesn't want competition other dogmas. Especially (if you consider Christianity) ones which are, essentially, communist.
AnswerAlthough below is correct in that many Chinese "religions" aren't theistic the real reason is because China is officially an atheist state because it is officially communist.
AnswerNone of the religions originally present in China (Taoism, Buddhism, or Confucianism) are especially theistic as such matters are viewed in the west. Falun Gong has roots only as far back as 1992 and it too is has a non-western view of deities. The imported religions (Islam and Christian) are theistic in the western sence but constitute a small minority position.
The question then is whether the motivation to forbid religions is to enforce Atheism or that religions, in general, offer an alternate view or appraoch to the states edicts. This is especially true of Islam and Christianity which propose an over riding instruction to their followers to put religious viewpoints and rules (God-made law) ahead of state-made law.
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Is China now known to be atheist?
China is now and has been since 1949 officially a secular state.
What religions do they practice in China?
Officially, China has no Religion and is atheist, unofficialy there are Daoists, Buddhists Christian and Muslims within the country.
What religion does china practice?
Officially, China has no Religion and is atheist, unofficialy there are Daoists, Buddhists, Christian and Muslims within the country.
What are the Chinese?
Officially the country is atheist, Taoist and Buddhist abound and about four percent are Christian and two percent are Muslim. China today is a Communist country and therefore is considered officially atheist. But there are many Buddhists and an estimated 70 million Christians in China today.
How long has China been atheist?
== == There is a difference between "officially" atheist and "effectively" atheist The Communist Party of China, who govern the nation, is atheistic, came to power in 1949 and restricted religious freedom. This made the country "officially" atheist. However, by and large the people of China are not atheist. The majority of Chinese people are either Buddhist or Daoist (Taoist), or both. Significant minorities are Muslim or Christian. The Falun Gong movement claims a growing number of adherents, although it is illegal and must operate underground. Of course, there are also many atheists, although it is hard to estimate the proportion of atheists in China. == ==
What are all the religions china has?
Officially atheist; Daoist (Taoist), Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2% (from
What kind of government does China hve now?
Officially, China has a Communist State Government.
How does china celebrate birthdays?
China is officially an atheist nation, they have one child policy, so there is not much to celebrate like other nations. They usually hold a small baby shower kind of party.
Why do North Koreans do Confucianism?
Although the traditional religions of North Korea are Confucianism and Buddhism the state is officially an atheist state banning religion. However Juche has become both an ideology and a full- fledged religion that worships Kim Il Sung as god
Was Fidel Castro an Adventist?
I believe he was an atheist, at least officially.
What is chinas religion?
Officially, they are atheist. Unofficially, they probably have everything.
Where was Christmas outlawed in 1969 and why?
Albania. The country was declared atheist officially.
