christianity
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Origins
Began in the Middle East (Palestine) in 30 BCE
2000 years old
Founded on beliefs and life of Jesus Christ
Teachings of Jesus Christ
Brotherhood (the Golden Rule)
Charity
Peace
rooted in Judaism and Hebrew tradition
• monotheism
• Ten Commandments
After death of Jesus, his followers, the Apostles, spread the religion. Christianity became the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.
Missionaries
Disciples spiritual
Apostles followers
Major BeliefsThe Role of Jesus:– Jesus is the son of God– Christ sacrificed himself to
save humanity. Jesus is the messiah (or savior).
• After his crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected and rose to heaven
Christian Conduct– moral conduct toward others is important– faith in Christ will save you and you will go to
heaven
Sacred Text: The Bible
• It’s made up of
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament
- (about the life and work of
Jesus and apostles)
Place of Worship: church on Sunday
St. Andrews Church, Roanoke, VA
Spring Place Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD
St.Pauls Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY
Appeal (why something is liked)
Salvation and eternal life after death for believers (rich & poor)
Salvation is achieved through moral choice, people have control over their destiny
Salvation is through faith
Jesus said, “Believe in me and you will be saved”
Major Christian Sects
Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholic
Christianity
Protestant
Presbyterian Church of God (Mormon)
Pentecostal
Methodist
Baptist
Episcopal
Lutheran
Anglican