儒敎的 宗敎性에 관한 일고찰- 成均館과 成均館 儀禮를 중심으로 -

Abstract

What does religion mean to modern people? Although the function of religion in social and culture is clear, it is true that the role and importance of religion are disappearing a lot compared to the past. There are various definitions of religion, and among them, Confucianism and Buddhism are the most influential religions in Korean culture. However, there is a lot of debate about whether Confucianism is really a religion. In order to understand the religiosity of Confucianism, it is necessary to first examine whether Confucianism, which has strong academic aspects, can be called a religion, unlike orthodox religious organizational systems such as the transcendent, doctrine, and faith. However, to modern people, religion does not have as much meaning as in the past. According to one statistic, there are quite a few respondents who say they have a religion, but the proportion of atheists is equally high. In line with the indifferent religious phenomenon of modern people in such a situation, the religiosity of Confucianism, which has been passed down through the culture of daily life, symbolized by ceremonial occasions, unlike the existing religions, can be considered meaningfully in terms of modern succession. This is because a correct understanding of Confucian religiosity has a great meaning for Koreans who have a strong sense of filial piety to their parents and to be kind to their brothers and sisters while being repulsive to religion. In particular, the incense ceremony held on the first day of every month and the full moon at Sungkyunkwan, which represents modern Korean Confucianism, is a representative Confucian ritual. Although it is a daily ritual like ancestral rites, we can see the reality of Confucian religiosity through the appearance of the Yurims who keep and carry on it whether it rains or snows. Above all, Confucian religiosity, which seeks to pursue and practice the values ​​of humanity such as respect, consideration, respect, empathy, and solidarity, will greatly help us to find the right direction for us in today's materialistic and infinitely competitive society.