What holy texts or other writings are important in the religion
Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Taoism is a polytheistic religion, there are many deities in which Taoists believe. Although Taoism is a polytheistic religion, it is also monotheistic in that all the deities are believed to be a manifestation of some aspect of the Tao. Taoism does not practice the worship of God.
Beliefs: What is the purpose of life for Taoists?
According to Taoism when human nature is aligned with the rest of nature, order and harmony are the result. They repeat physical exercises as a way to train the body for anything that pops out on them or spontaneous activity. They believe, social mores and throats of punishment cause more harm than good because you are forcing good behavior instead of letting it happen naturally. "Who governs his body, governs the country"
What do Taoists believe about the afterlife?
Many ideas about the afterlife that Buddhists beliefs were later adopted by Taoism because Buddhist ideas were well-developed. Lingbao Taoism in particular, the Lingbao priests perform rituals that other sects don't do such a transferring merit to the deceased. The Taoist scriptures include elaborate descriptions of the heavens and the underworld also the concept of rebirth becomes a factor later in Taoism.