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Christianity. Addie, Sydney, Sarah, Alison, Matias. Key Beliefs and Practices. One God Holy Trinity (below) Father, Son, The Holy Spirit Life after death. Key Beliefs and Practices. Church on Sunday Prayer= communicate with God Bible= Holy Book. Current Location. 2.2 billion followers - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Addie, Sydney, Sarah, Alison, Matias
One GodHoly Trinity (below)Father, Son, The Holy SpiritLife after death
Church on SundayPrayer= communicate with GodBible= Holy Book
• 2.2 billion followers• world’s largest religion• mostly in the Americas• state religion for several countries• found in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and more
Collection of stories sacred to the Christian religion
Split into two testaments: Old and New Best-selling book in the worldTotal of 66 books written by many different
authorsConsidered the word of GodTranslated into 2,018 languages
HeavenMost Christians believe in some sort of
heavenHeaven is believed to be a place enjoy the
presence of God and freedom from suffering and sin
Purgatory/LimboBabies who die go to LimboPurgatory is a temporary place for people
that haven’t confessed all their sins to go
HellIn Hell, the punishment is isolation
from GodThe bible also mentions fire and wormsThese are based on interpretations of
the bibleSome branches look at Hell as a
concept instead of a placeOthers believe it is a place to be
punished eternally
• Religion rested in issues of Jewish Religion• Separated from Jewish religion – about 2000 years
ago• Established in Jerusalem• Originated with Jesus of Nazareth• Jesus was born circa 4 B.C.E.• Appealed particularly to poorer classes• Jesus preached in Israel• Urged a moral code based on love, charity, and
humility• Spread through Roman Empire by enthusiastic
evangelists• Was created to purify Jewish religion: would free
Israel and establish the kingdom of God on earth
Jesus Christ (O A.D.- 33A.D)New Testament documents his lifeChristmas is celebrated for his birthGood Friday is marked by his crucifixion Easter his celebrated for resurrection
Be Savior and Redeemer of all Christians Be the son of GodCrucified on the cross for there sinsRose from the DeadAscended back into heaven
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