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Christianity, Christianity And Judaism

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Mankind has shown an interest toward the existence of a higher being since the beginning of our time. All around the world, people formed religions and adapted ideas from other races. The Abrahamic religions were born in the Middle East and they are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. I will be discussing the faith traditions and cultures of Christianity and Judaism. Why did a split occur between Christianity and Judaism? Why were they unable to compromise and become one faith? How are they alike? How are they different? Christianity: the religion began after the persecution and death of Jesus of Nazareth in 30 A.D. The Greek root of the word Christianity directly translates to “the anointed” (Comparison Table). Christian denominations include Orthodox, Protestant, and Roman Catholic. There are many sects but those three are the main branches. Christianity is based all around forgiveness. They believe that Jesus and God are merciful and that mankind were born sinners – “original sin” (BBC Religions). The death of Jesus Christ was the birth of the Christian faith. People are considered Christians in morality as long as they repent to the Lord and live through his teachings (other than the physical act of baptism). Christians believe that it is never too late to repent, no matter what deed was done and if repentance occurred within a person’s last breath. Eternal happiness in heaven is achieved by living a Christian life. The idea of Satan in their faith is very prominent as it

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