In theory, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism are different. However, in practice there is a lot of overlap. Confucianism puts a lot of emphasis on the individual person, much like Buddhism. It is all about living within the structure and hierarchy so you can bring social harmony to your community. At the same time, Confucianism includes the big picture, or the whole community like Hinduism does. Also, man nature and heaven are all linked, much like Hinduism and Buddhism, although in different ways. Confucianism does not worry much about afterlife, or believe in reincarnation. The similarities in all these religions make it apparent how people can be a mixture of these religions, and that they are not mutually exclusive.