ABSTRACT

Detheologizing and remythifying religion means moving away from monotheology to polytheology, the study of many religions. One way of doing so is via Taoism, the way of the way (or Tao). Taoism is polytheistic. It has many gods and goddesses. Polytheism is alive and well in the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism/Taoist Tai Chi Society, a not-for-profit organization active in over 20 countries. Chapter 9 concludes Environmental Humanities and the Uncanny by presenting and discussing the living polytheism of this organization dedicated to bringing the beliefs, practices and benefits of the ‘three religions of China’ (Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism) to all communities.