Patriece Davis
REL 331
Professor Wissel
February 22, 2014 Word Count: 1558
Christianity
“Christianity developed out of Judaism in the 1st century C.E. It is founded on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and those who follow him are called "Christians." Christianity has many different branches and forms with accompanying variety in beliefs and practices. The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, with numerous subcategories within each of these branches. Until the latter part of the 20th century, most adherents of Christianity were in the West, though it has spread to every continent and are now the largest religion in the world. Traditional Christian beliefs include the belief in the one and only true God, who is one being and exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the belief that Jesus is the divine and human Messiah sent to the save the world. Christianity is also noted for its emphasis on faith in Christ as the primary component of religion. The sacred text of Christianity is the Bible, including both the Hebrew Scriptures (also known as the Old Testament) and the New Testament. Central to Christian practice is the gathering at churches for worship, fellowship, and study, and engagement with the world through evangelism and social action.” (Patheos Library)
There are so many different religions throughout the world, but Christianity is one of the most diverse of them all. Within the one religion are several different interpretations of the same scripture. You have Lutherans, Non-denominational, Baptist, and so many others that all worship the evangelistic God. The interesting thing about it is how the Bible can be interpreted in so many ways. The church that a person attends has a lot to do with influencing each interpretation, but ultimately there is no one way to