Contemporary Chinese Religious Taboos

Author: Zhu Yue-li
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The academic definition of taboo is that which, psychologically, is considered forbidden and thus proscribes certain words and actions. Religious taboos are relative to everyday taboos. Respecting religious taboos is a condition for maintaining interpersonal harmony and national unity. Only those who respect others can earn their respect. The book is divided into five chapters: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Christianity, introducing the historical of these five major religions and their various taboos. It particularly elaborates on how all sectors of society should correctly handle and consciously respect religious taboos, as well as the basic principles and general knowledge for maintaining interpersonal harmony and national unity. It serves as a manual for journalists, publishers, cultural workers, the film and television industry, the internet, and educational and publicity work, as well as an authoritative and popular reading for readers from all walks of life to understand, recognize, and respect religious taboos.