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Christianity: Teachings of Jesus Christ and the World's Most Popular Religion

Christianity, founded around 2000 years ago, is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. With 2 billion followers, it is the main religion in Europe and the Americas. Christians believe in one God and the Bible is their holy book. They believe Jesus died for the sins of humankind and in life after death in Heaven. Christians worship in churches and their holy day is Sunday.

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Christianity: Teachings of Jesus Christ and the World's Most Popular Religion

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  1. Christianity (Began ABOUT 2000 YEARS AGO)

  2. Founder Christians base their religion on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who they believe is a messiah (savior)for all people.

  3. The Middle East

  4. Location/Population

  5. Location/Population

  6. Location/Population Began in the Middle East Christianity is the world’s most popular religion with 2 billion followers. Christianity is the main religion in Europe and the Americas.

  7. GOD Christians believe in one God (they are monotheistic), the god of Abraham.

  8. Symbol • The Cross • Is a symbol of victory over death, promising eternal life

  9. Holy Book The Christian Holy book is called the Bible. It has 2 parts.

  10. Holy Book • 1-the Old Testament or the Torah • 2- the New Testament about the life and the teachings of Jesus

  11. Key Beliefs Jesus died for the sins of humankind

  12. Key Beliefs Life after death in Heaven

  13. Key Beliefs • To treat others the way you want to be treated, with love and respect.

  14. Worship Services • Christians worship in a church. • Their holy day is Sunday. • A priest or minister leads the prayer services.

  15. PLACE OF WORSHIP Jerusalem is the holiest city because that is where they believe Christ died and rose from the dead.

  16. Practices and Rituals • Believe in sacraments, or sacred rituals in which Christians receive the Holy Spirit. • Two important rituals are Baptism and Communion.

  17. Chartres Cathedral, France

  18. holidays Holidays are Christmas (birth of Jesus)and Easter (Christ rising from the dead).

  19. Other important info. • Christians are broken into three groups: • Catholics • Protestants (Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc.) • Orthodox

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