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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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