Is Taoism a Religion or a Philosophy?

[RJM]

Amazing, thanks!

Too much. A lifetime study ...

 

[RJM]

@Cino
Really I must thank you, because I hadn't discovered this amazing vault of I Ching stuff before! Crazy stuff
https://biroco.com/yijing/waley.pdf
Too much!

 

[Tao Jones]

I am a philosophical Taoist. I have less-than-zero interest in religious Taoism as I find ALLl religions quite silly with their plethora of invisible sky people and silly clothing requirements (think yarmulkes for Jews and magic undergarments for Mormons), as well as a list of food prohibitions and scads of mere social mores. Mythology + Superstition X Credulity = Religion. Check out the Derek Lin channel on YouTube for excellent instruction in the spiritual philosophy of Taoism.

 

[RabbiO]

I have less-than-zero interest in religious Taoism as I find ALLl religions quite silly with their plethora of invisible sky people and silly clothing requirements (think yarmulkes for Jews and magic undergarments for Mormons), as well as a list of food prohibitions and scads of mere social mores. Mythology + Superstition X Credulity = Religion.

I would note that the word “yarmulke” is a Yiddish word and is not the prevalent term among Sephardic Jews. kippah/Kippot (pl) is a better chooce. Furthermore, a kippah is not mandatory as the head covering of choice. A baseball cap or other hat would satisfy the requirement.

I have no inclination to argue over your feelings about religion. Suffice it to say that I do not concur and so we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

 

[Tao Jones]

I would note that the word “yarmulke” is a Yiddish word and is not the prevalent term among Sephardic Jews. kippah/Kippot (pl) is a better chooce. Furthermore, a kippah is not mandatory as the head covering of choice. A baseball cap or other hat would satisfy the requirement.

I have no inclination to argue over your feelings about religion. Suffice it to say that I do not concur and so we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

Duly noted. Rebbe. ;-)