Chen Tao is a blend of elements from Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, science fiction, and Taiwanese folk religion.

Chen and his followers believe in reincarnation, karma and vegetarianism.

According to Chen there are three souls: 
 

	the physical soul,
	the main spiritual light, and
	the conscious soul.

They believe that the earth has already suffered four great tribulations in the form of cataclysmic nuclear holocausts.

Devils are responsible for all the evil in the world and they seek to possess transmigrated beings.  The "King Satans" or "heavenly devil kings" are responsible for the great tribulations of the past.

Chen also believes that God does not judge people, but is merciful, loving and kind.
 
 

The Writings of Hon-ming Chen / Sacred Texts:
 

	God's Descending in Clouds (Flying Saucers) on Earth to Save People (1997)
	The Practical Evidence and Study of the World of God and Buddha

 

Biblical References:
 

	Chen claims he is the reincarnation of Joseph and that he fathered Christ 2000 years ago.
	Chen rejects the portrayal of God in the Old Testament as being cruel, narrow-minded and unable to tell good from evil.
	Chen says that the Bible is not Jesus Christ's, or even God's revelation, but is the heavenly devil kings' descriptions.
	According to Chen, the opening of the seals in Revelation (Rev 6) actually occurred in 1911 with Western imperialism that resulted in the first World War.
	Chen predicts that the "Noah's Ark" flood will occur in June or July of 1999 in Eastern Asia.