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The man I have in mind is the Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu, who wrote the Tau Te Ching 500 years before Christ was born. In the Tau, Lau Tzu describes not only the existence of the Blessed Trinity, but refers to the Incarnation of the One he calls the Way (Tau). The only thing that Lau Tzu didn't know was that the Way has a name: The Lord Jesus Christ.

I have a little acquaintance with the Daode Jing and would like very much to see where you think the author (whether any such man as Laozi ever existed is very much questionable, as also whether the Daode Jing is by one sole author) discusses the existence of the Trinity or the Incarnation of the Dao. As far as I'm concerned, that most famous phrase, "The Way [Dao] which can be named is not the constant Way," clearly precludes any conclusion that the author was any sort of true believer. Certainly his followers in the centuries following have been no closer to the truth. Daoism is without question a religion riddled with falsities and superstitions. It is most unfortunate that it, along with many others of the world's religions, particularly Eastern ones, has been so frequently described in terms that make it seem more analogous to Christianity. Buddhist nirvana as salvation, or the Hindu Trimurti as a Trinity, or various rituals described as "baptisms" or "holy communions," etc., convey the same defective analogy.

Kyle

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified.