Nestorianism

Nestorianism moved to China with the help of merchants, monks and traders. It was new to China but moved in quietly and did not act as if it was supreme or better than the  pre-existing religions that we in China at that time. They almost seemed modest through the writings that told of their faith. They never disrespected Buddhism or Manichaeism and just co-existed. Maybe this was because they were new, like a new kid in town, who doesn’t want to cause any problems and just wants to blend in and become a part of the community. Maybe the Nestorians just wanted to be accepted for who they were and not be disrespected by the older, more supported religions. They were moving into new territory and had to make a ‘good impression’ in order to be fully accepted for who they were. Therefore, it would not have been in their best interests to disrespect the other religions.

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