This chapter re-evaluates the Confucian code of ethics, challenging its historical characterization as “cannibalistic” and unpacking its role as the foundation of Chinese culture. The Confucian code of ethic, while externally manifested in etiquette and politeness, encompasses all aspects of Chinese culture, including religion, customs, institutions, philosophy, and art. It particularly embodies the most fundamental Chinese belief: reverence for Heaven, Earth, rulers, ancestors, and teachers. Unlike Western theistic religions that separate or even oppose the sacred and the secular, this humanistic faith emphasizes that humans can become sages, who are refined and elevated through life experiences, proving that religious expression has no universal model. Drawing on Enlightenment thinkers’ admiration for Chinese rituals, the chapter highlights the code’s rational elements and calls for a balanced reappraisal to reclaim its ethical wisdom for modern society.