The relationship between religion and the state is a major concern throughout history. In China, the arrival of Buddhism and growth of Daoism led religion to take on a more important role. Given China's Confucian government, questions arose around how the state should treat religions - whether they should be accommodated, tolerated, promoted, or eliminated. Additionally, how could religious values, especially from Buddhism, align with Confucian teachings and principles?

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The relationship between religion and the state is a topic of
major concern in the history of civilizations. With the arrival of
Buddhism and the development of religious Daoism, religious
matters came to occupy an increasingly important role in China.
Given the Confucian orientation of Chinese governments, how
should religions should be treated by the Chinese state? Should
they be accommodated? Tolerated? Promoted? Eliminated? How
can religious values, in particular Buddhism, be viewed in
accordance with Confucian teachings and principles?