Snazzychazzyid Snazzychazzyid History Answered Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy and not a religion? A. Confucius said people should honor him because he set a good example. B. Confucius taught about human behavior, not ideas about God or gods. C. Confucius taught that everyone owed respect to the heavenly spirit. D. Confucius taught that people should give offerings to the gods.