Monotheistic Religions

Judaism

Judaism

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Jewish/JewsYehuda "Judah"MosesAbrahamJerusalemTalmudOrthodoxHanukkahMosaic Lawking SaulHebrew Bible

Examples of Rituals

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Barmitzvah- a ceremony marking the 'coming of age' of Jewish boysObservation of the SabbathCircumcision of newly born Jewish males.FaithsPrayer

Sin

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Rejects the doctrine of original sin. Through seeking forgiveness from God in prayer an atonement for sins is commited.

Adherents/Followers

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15.1 million

Founder

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Abraham

The Death of Jesus Christ

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For Jesus's claim of being divine he was crucified.

Other Traditions

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An oral tradition explaining and interpreting the Tanakh, Called the Talmud, includes the Mishnah. The Mishnah is a code of Jewish Law.

Hell

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Those who die in sin may suffer temporary punishment unlike certain sins which deserve eternal punishment.

Divisions

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There are several divisions in Judaism including Conservative, Reform Judaism, and Hasidic. However. ethnic groupings include Sephardi Jews and the majority Ashkenazi.

The Mission of Jesus Christ

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His mission is of no importance since Judaism rejects the idea of Jesus being Messiah.

Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ was an ordinary Jew. He was not a divine person and was not the Messiah.

Islam

Islam

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mosque-temple, building of prayers for MuslimsMuslims-adherits of IslamMuhammad- Allah's prophetQur'an- sacred textSunnah/HadithSunni / Shia

The Death of Jesus Christ

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Jesus was raised to heaven by the Islamic God Allah, but was not crucified.

Adherents/ Followers

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1.2 billion

Founder

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Muhammad

Sin

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All humans are born without sin and there is no concept of original sin.

Examples of Rituals

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Shahadah- profession of faithZakat- alms givingHajj- Pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca.Salat- Prayer 5 times daily.Sawm- Fasting during the Holy month of Ramadan

Other Traditions

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A supplement to the Qur'an and a collection of traditons/ sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. It also gives guidence to Muslims for daily living.

Hell

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Hell is known for Jahannam which has many levels and an individual may not necessarily spend eternity there. Hell is also place of torment, torture, and fire.

Divisions

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The Sunni and the Shia are the two main groups of division in Islam, but there is also a mystical movement in Islam called the Sufi.

The Mission of Jesus Christ

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To proclaim the gospel also known as the Injil, which has been corrupted by human alterations and additions over time.

Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary, but not divine and was a prophet sent by Allah.

Christianity

Christianity

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Jesus/ChristChristiansNew Testament/ Old TestamentMessiahCatholic/ChristianBibleGodHoly SpiritTrinity

The Mission of Jesus Christ

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To accommodate Man to God through his death as a sacrifice for all of mankind's sins.

Other Traditions

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The writings of the early church fathers and ecumenical councils, including the Creeds.

The Death of Jesus Christ

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For our sake, Jesus was buried after being crucified and suffering a very painful death.

Exaples of Rituals

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BaptismHoly CommunionMarriage ConfirmationPrayerPenanceAnointing the sickHoly Orders

Sin

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Inherit a sinful nature from Adam, a common ancestor who rebelled against God.

Founder

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Jesus

Adherents/Followers

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2.2 billion

Hell

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A place of eternal punishment for the immoral with no way of crossover between Hell and Heaven.

Divisions

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Orthodox, Protestant, and Roman Catholic are the three main groups of division in Christianity.

Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ was Born of the Virgin Mary and was the second person of the Trinity.