In our communication with the universe in the physical and the mystical experience we are fundamentally alone. Our interpretation of that experience is affected by the definitions that we accept. Our ability to communicate our interpretation of that experience depends solely on our concurrence with others on the set of definitions we use to communicate it. Hence there are formed classical religions. Frameworks of ideas, definitions, so completely accepted that the adherents cannot look upon the world without consideration of them.
Religion directs behavior.
Hence there arises conflict. The universe does not seek to endow its experiences upon us, yet we experience it. The universe does not care to define the terms of its communication with us, and cannot agree or affirm our definitions of it. Lao Tzu shared many of the concerns of the Definitionist. The recognition of the truth of Taoism remains, just as the recognition of truth in the teaching of Jesus and others remain.