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Transcript of Christianity
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Origins
Began in the Middle East (Palestine) in 30 BCE
2000 years old
Founded on beliefs and life of Jesus Christ
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Teachings of Jesus Christ
Brotherhood (the Golden Rule)
Charity
Peace
rooted in Judaism and Hebrew tradition
• monotheism
• Ten Commandments
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After death of Jesus, his followers, the Apostles, spread the religion. Christianity became the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.
Missionaries
Disciples spiritual
Apostles followers
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Major BeliefsThe Role of Jesus:– Jesus is the son of God– Christ sacrificed himself to
save humanity. Jesus is the messiah (or savior).
• After his crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected and rose to heaven
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Christian Conduct– moral conduct toward others is important– faith in Christ will save you and you will go to
heaven
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Sacred Text: The Bible
• It’s made up of
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament
- (about the life and work of
Jesus and apostles)
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Place of Worship: church on Sunday
St. Andrews Church, Roanoke, VA
Spring Place Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD
St.Pauls Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY
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Appeal (why something is liked)
Salvation and eternal life after death for believers (rich & poor)
Salvation is achieved through moral choice, people have control over their destiny
Salvation is through faith
Jesus said, “Believe in me and you will be saved”
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Major Christian Sects
Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholic
Christianity
Protestant
Presbyterian Church of God (Mormon)
Pentecostal
Methodist
Baptist
Episcopal
Lutheran
Anglican