QUESTION | TAOISM | CHRISTIANITY |
What is the ultimate reality/Supreme Power? | Tao. | God. |
What is the nature of the world? (Freedom vs. Destiny/Fate?) | Harmony. Freedom because one can affect ones life by choosing the act a certain way. | Sinful/fallen. Freedom because one is given a choice to do right/wrong. |
Where do I/people fit in the universe? | We are parts of the Tao, a part of an interconnected whole. | We are stewards of creation (the whole world). We are existant to glorify God. |
What is humanity’s primary problem (and its solution)? | Excessive pursuit of wealth, stature or prestige. | Sin. Believe in Jesus Christ and your sins are forgiven. |
What happens after death? | Death is not a big deal. One rejoins the Tao (life-force). | One is judged by God and goes either to heaven or to hell based on ones life on earth. |