Introduction to Christianity
Having somewhere between one and two billion followers, Christianity is probably the most well known religion in the world. It also has one of the most well known histories, full of bloodshed endured and caused.
Origins [Source]: “Christianity began as a Jewish sect. The Christian Church traces its history to Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, and saw the early bishops of the Church as the successors of the Apostles in general. Central to the doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches is Apostolic Succession, the belief that the bishops are the spiritual successors of the original twelve apostles, through the historically unbroken chain of consecration.�
Beliefs: Most Christian churches place special emphasis on the worship of the only god and not of other gods or false idols. Obeying the ten commandments and repentance of sins are also of great importance along with attending church on Sundays. The latter has, in recent time, slowly come under examination as to whether or not it is a true necessity.
God: In the Christian religion, the is only one true god, which is often broken down into the trinity: God the father, God the son (Jesus), and the holy spirit. It is through worship and repentance to Jesus that believers are able to enter a happy afterlife.
Principles:
The Ten Commandments:
1. You shall have no other Gods but me.
2. You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
4. You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
5. Respect your father and mother.
6. You must not kill.
7. You must not commit adultery.
8. You must not steal.
9. You must not give false evidence against your neighbour.
10. You must not be envious of your neighbour’s goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbour.
Other sources of information:
Christianity @ Wikipedia
Christianity @ Religious Tolerance
Christianity.com
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