I searched around on the internet and found this webpage:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/beliefs/basics_1.shtml
The history of Christianity is approximately same as Judaism, they have the same God. But Jews only believe in the God in the Old Testament of Bible. And Christians believe in the Old and also the New Testament of Bible, and there is a son of God called Jesus.
Christians believe that there is only one God, whom is the same God as Judaism. And they also believe that Jesus is the son of God and the messiah who can save them. Jesus was the love of God and love of one's neighbour, and he said that he had come to fulfil God's law rather than teach it.
Christians believe in the Trinity - that is in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Some people may confuse with this and think that Christians believe in three separate gods, but they don't. Christians believe that God took human form as Jesus Christ and that God is present today through the work of the Holy Spirit and evident in the actions of believers.
Furthermore, Christians have a special holy day, Easter.
The Introduction of Easter
Easter is the commemoration of Resurrection of Jesus, it's the most important Christian festival. Churches are filled with flowers, and there are special hymns and songs. But there are some that aren't Christian, like the Easter Bunny, was originated from Pagan. The date of Easter changes every year, and some other Christian festivals also change their dates by reference to Easter.
The history of Easter
On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion that enforced by Jews. They took his body down from the cross, and buried in a cave. The tomb was guarded and the entrance was blocked by an huge stone, so no one could steal the body. On the following Sunday, some women visited the grave and found that the stone had been moved, and the tomb was empty. Moreover, some people saw Jesus on that day, and for days afterward by many people. His followers understood that Jesus had resurrected by God.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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Not surprising that you know so much about this since you're a christian. Good to hear about the holidays and other informationw e didnt discuss in class
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