What is Christianity?
Christianity is a monotheistic religion. It evolved 2,000 years ago from Judaism. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, which they believe was the Son of God. Teachings before Jesus Christ were recorded in the Old Testament, and after the birth of Christ, teachings were written into the New Testament. Christianity was spread from Jerusalem, throughout the world. It is the largest of all religions with 2 billion followers. Christians live on every continent, with it's three groups: Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox. Christianity is Monotheistic, Christians believe in one God, just like the Jewish do, but Christians believe in more than the Jewish do. Christianity originated in Palestine.
What is believed to be the founding story of Christianity?
The beginning of Christianity, is the same as the beginning of Judaism, since Christianity came out of Judaism. The slight difference to the story of Christianity, is the New Testament. In the New Testament, Jesus is born, and his journey, before resurrecting, and after is recorded. Many other important moments included with Jesus Christ was included in the New Testament, such as Jesus and the 12 Apostles. Here is a timeline of Jesus' life, and what happened after his death, and resurrection. Link:
What are some key figures to Christianity?
The most important key figures of Christianity are the following people:
God: The creator of everything, he created everything in the world, including the first humans, Adam and Eve.
Jesus Christ: Son of God, and Mary
Mary: Jesus Christ's Mother
Paul the Apostle: The first of the 12 Apostles, who taught the gospel in the first-century.
Abraham: Recognized only as the one of the first who obeyed God, and listened to him
John the Baptist: He baptized Jesus Christ
God: The creator of everything, he created everything in the world, including the first humans, Adam and Eve.
Jesus Christ: Son of God, and Mary
Mary: Jesus Christ's Mother
Paul the Apostle: The first of the 12 Apostles, who taught the gospel in the first-century.
Abraham: Recognized only as the one of the first who obeyed God, and listened to him
John the Baptist: He baptized Jesus Christ
What are religious books/people/etc. of Christianity?
The most religious book of Christianity, is the Bible. Everything is written in, every event that has happened in the history of Christianity, is written in the Bible. The Bible is written in two sections- The Old Testament and The New Testament. The Old Testament is about the Christian universe before the birth of Jesus Christ. It has the history about how the world was created in the beginning, all the way back to Adam and Eve. (That's why we know about it.) The New Testament, has everything that happens after the Birth of Jesus, such as his Baptism, and his resurrection. The Bible is also filled with the Gospel of the Lord, as well as readings from each of the Apostles, and reading of the Evangelists.
What is the main goal for Christians?
The main goal for Christians, is to life a good life, and get into Heaven, and avoid Hell. Also, it is to someday resurrect along with Jesus Christ, since everyone lives only once in the Christian religion.
What do Christians believe in about the afterlife?
Christians believe that if you do not sin, your heart is clean, you have a change of getting into Heaven, and living in Heaven, in the clouds with God, Jesus and Mary.
If you're a sinner, and you do not go to confession to atone your sins, you have a lesser change to get into Heaven, and might up in Hell with the Devil himself.
It all depends on how good or bad of a person you are.
If you're a sinner, and you do not go to confession to atone your sins, you have a lesser change to get into Heaven, and might up in Hell with the Devil himself.
It all depends on how good or bad of a person you are.
What are some rules and guidelines for daily Christian life?
Depending on how religious you are, some people pray everyday, when they wake up, when they eat, when they go to sleep, etc. Some people don't pray as much, unless they need guidance from God, it's a holiday, or praying at church. Christianity can be strictly believed in, or loosely believed in. Other parts of Daily Life, is not eating meat on Fridays during Lent, or celebrating important holidays, such as Easter, or Christmas.
What are supposedly the 'higher powers' in Christianity?
In Catholicism, there are high powers when it comes to priesthood. There are certain different types of priests. There is becoming a Deacon, who is the priest's assistant during mass, or other religious events. Next, on the pyramid, there is a priest, who is allowed to perform holy mass, and other religious events. The top two highest positions are a bishop, who is allowed to perform Confirmation. The highest position in the Catholic church is the pope, who is worshiped by Roman Catholics all over the world. But otherwise, there is no caste system, of other religious social classes, like Hinduism does.
What are the key holidays of Christianity?
The key holidays of Christianity are mostly Easter and Christmas, which celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are also more minor holidays, but these two holidays are mostly celebrated by all different branches of Christianity. Other minor holidays that are celebrated differ from branch to branch.
What are the important Sites and Symbols of Christianity?
One of the most important sites in Christianity, is Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was born. Another important place to Christianity is Jerusalem, where Jesus held the Last Supper.
There are a couple of important symbols, the important ones including the cross, a dove, and the ichthys (which is rarely used in this decade, besides as a bumper sticker on their cars.
The cross is a sign of the suffering Jesus went through, when he died for our sins. It is also a sign of his resurrection, which is what happened after he was nailed to the cross.
The dove is a sign of the Holy Spirit, which is also a sign of peace.
The ichthys is (or was) a fish, which is a sign of Jesus and his Apostles. When Jesus was looking for worthy men to teach, most of the Apostles were fishermen. Is is believed Jesus told those Apostles that he "will make them fishers of men."
There is a famous painting of Mary in Poland, which is in the town of Czestochowa. It is a large painting, and it is worshiped among many Catholics in Poland, and Christians in all of Europe. It is enlisted onto the world-wide list of famous historic attractions, UNESCO.
There are a couple of important symbols, the important ones including the cross, a dove, and the ichthys (which is rarely used in this decade, besides as a bumper sticker on their cars.
The cross is a sign of the suffering Jesus went through, when he died for our sins. It is also a sign of his resurrection, which is what happened after he was nailed to the cross.
The dove is a sign of the Holy Spirit, which is also a sign of peace.
The ichthys is (or was) a fish, which is a sign of Jesus and his Apostles. When Jesus was looking for worthy men to teach, most of the Apostles were fishermen. Is is believed Jesus told those Apostles that he "will make them fishers of men."
There is a famous painting of Mary in Poland, which is in the town of Czestochowa. It is a large painting, and it is worshiped among many Catholics in Poland, and Christians in all of Europe. It is enlisted onto the world-wide list of famous historic attractions, UNESCO.
What are the different branches of Christianity?
The three major branches of Christianity, are:
Roman Catholic
Orthodox
Protestant
Each branch believes in the same God, but there are small differences that differ from each religion, such as sacred books, and other key figures besides God.
There are many more religions that tie back to Christianity, such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Lutheran, and many more other religions.
Roman Catholic
Orthodox
Protestant
Each branch believes in the same God, but there are small differences that differ from each religion, such as sacred books, and other key figures besides God.
There are many more religions that tie back to Christianity, such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Lutheran, and many more other religions.
What are the Ten Commandments of Christianity?
The Ten Commandments of Christianity are similar to the Ten Commandments of Judaism, but they are just worded differently, and are numbered/combined differently. Here is a link to a website that explain the differences between Christian and Jewish Ten Commandments, and the Christian Ten Commandments themselves. Link:
What are the Seven Sacraments that Catholics believe in?
Some of the Seven Sacraments that Catholics believe in, are also used in other Christian religions, such as Baptism, and Communion.
These are the Seven Sacraments:
Baptism
Eucharist
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
This link explains each sacrament, and goes into detail, about what each one is about, and what it means. Link:
These are the Seven Sacraments:
Baptism
Eucharist
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
This link explains each sacrament, and goes into detail, about what each one is about, and what it means. Link:
How big of a religion is Christianity, and where is it mostly believed?
There are about 33% of the world, that are Christians. Most Christians live in the U.S, but there are Christians living all over the world. There are also many Christians living in Europe, aside from many Christians living in the U.S. Overall, Christianity is a big religion, if you consider 1/3 of the world's believers a big religion.
Messiah- promised leader who was in the prophecy, as told in the Bible
Salvation- help from sin and their consequences
Great Schism- the time when there were two papacies
Protestant Reformation- attempt to reform the Catholic church, which resulted in Protestant churches
Indulgences- enjoying a luxury
Martyr- someone who is killed based on their beliefs
Trinity- the three main persons of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Heresy- not believing in anything
Papacy- being a pope
Sacrament- a religious ceremony in the next stage of life
Salvation- help from sin and their consequences
Great Schism- the time when there were two papacies
Protestant Reformation- attempt to reform the Catholic church, which resulted in Protestant churches
Indulgences- enjoying a luxury
Martyr- someone who is killed based on their beliefs
Trinity- the three main persons of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Heresy- not believing in anything
Papacy- being a pope
Sacrament- a religious ceremony in the next stage of life