Confucianism is often considered a religion, but in reality it has no divine figure and is considered a social and philosophical way of life rather than a religious belief system. Confucianism has no god but recognizes a force called the Tao, also known as the Great Ultimate. Confucius believed that the Tao was the catalyst for creation and that this force spread through all life, creating change. Confucianism is a humanistic view, and Confucius believed that our creation and purpose was to discover our true selves and improve our lives and society. This worldview believed that the sky was a guiding force of the universe and a judge of right and well-being.