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In History / High School | 2025-08-20

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In September of 2009, Kong Dejun returned to China from her home in Great Britain. The occasion was a birthday celebration for her ancient ancestor Kong Fuzi, or Confucius, born 2,560 years earlier. Together with some 10,000 other people-descendants, scholars, government officials, and foreign representatives-Kong Dejun attended ceremonies at the Confucian Temple in Qufu, the hometown of China's famous sage. "I was touched to see my ancestor being revered by people from different countries and nations,” she said.³ What made this celebration remarkable was that it took place in a country still ruled by the Communist Party, which had long devoted enormous efforts to discrediting Confucius and his teachings. In the communist outlook, Confucianism was associated with class inequality, patriarchy, feudalism, superstition, and all things old and backward. But the country's ancient teacher and philosopher had apparently outlasted modern communism, for now the Communist Party has claimed Confucius as a national treasure and has established over 300 Confucian Institutes to study his writings. He appears in TV shows and movies, and many anxious parents offer prayers at Confucian temples when their children are taking the national college entrance exams. Buddhism and Daoism (DOW-i'zm) have also experienced something of a revival in China, as thousands of temples, destroyed during the heyday of communism, have been repaired and reopened. Christianity too has grown rapidly since the 1970s.

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List the reasons that swimming is a really healthy exercise in complete sentences. Perhaps,

Just about anyone can do it
It doesn't cost thousands of dollars like some work out equipment
It's FUN :) Those are just my ideas though :P

Answered by sydneyzombie | 2024-06-10

List the reasons that swimming is a really healthy exercise in complete sentences.
Perhaps,

Just about anyone can do it

It doesn't cost thousands of dollars like some work out equipment

It's FUN :)


Those are just my ideas though :P ;

Answered by OsamaKayed | 2024-06-12

Swimming is considered one of the healthiest exercises due to its accessibility, full-body workout capability, mental health benefits, effectiveness in weight management, and potential for social interaction. These factors make swimming a suitable option for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Regular swimming can enhance overall physical and mental well-being.
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Answered by sydneyzombie | 2024-12-24