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TAOISM IS A MISGUIDED MYTH

Taoism is presented as a path leading to people to peace, happi-
ness and a balanced life, but this definition does not reflect the truth be-
cause the mystical and philosophical statements it makes lead people
to false beliefs, sorcery, worthless causes, magic, despair and inaction.
It is a difficult task to define Taoism as it has been constantly
changing with superstitious traditions passed on from generation to
generation, and the influences of Confucianism and Buddhism. A gen-
eral definition says that it is the path that must be followed through life;
in other words, it is a way of life based on certain principles, which are
not based on Allah’s revelation. This is why Taoism contains many con-
tradictions, much nonsense and also explanations that are not compat-
ible with reason or common sense.
Taoists believe that man is a part of the ongoing cosmic process
called Tao (The Way). His most crucial choice in life is between recog-

nizing this reality, thus becoming one with it, or to resist and remain
outside of the Tao. According to this false and perverse belief man has
been created by the Tao and will return to it. The Tao is
the basis of, and the creative power behind every-
thing. Taoism does not recognize the belief in the
Almighty and All-powerful Allah. The Tao is
considered to be the so called “cause that gov-
erns” the world without a consciousness, soul
or identity; the Tao is more of an abstract phe-

A statue of Lao Tzu, the founder of
Taoism.