Beliefs CHEN TAO Beliefs Chen Tao is a blend of elements from Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, science fiction, and Taiwanese folk religion. Chen and his followers believe in reincarnation, karma and vegetarianism. They believe that the earth has already suffered four great tribulations in the form of cataclysmic nuclear holocausts.
Devils are responsible for all the evil in the world and they seek to possess transmigrated beings.
Chen also believes that God does not judge people, but is merciful, loving and kind. Chen claims he is the reincarnation of Joseph and that he fathered Christ 2000 years ago. Chen rejects the portrayal of God in the Old Testament as being cruel, narrow-minded and unable to tell good from evil. Chen says that the Bible is not Jesus Christ s, or even God s revelation, but is the heavenly devil kings descriptions.