Religion And Anti-Colonialism


 
 
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Religion And Anti-Colonialism

Religion and Anti-Colonialism: Religious groups played an important role in the development of anti - colonial feeling in Vietnam . The earliest established religions in Vietnam were Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism and local practices. Confucius (551-479 BCE), a Chinese thinker preached about good conduct, practical wisdom, proper social relationships, respect for parents and obedience to elders. He said that the relationship between the ruler and the people was the same as that between children and parents. 

When french introduced Christianity here , the Vietnamese reacted sharply . As a result , an early Anti- Christianity Movement , Scholars revolt broke out in 1868. This was led by the officials , at the imperial court angered by the spread of Catholicism and french power . 

 
 


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