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RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
What is Christianity?
It is the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth that follow beliefs and practices dating back to 2000 years ago. There are multiple forms of Christianity, all of which focus on Jesus Christ and his teachings. These teachings are inscribed in the Holy Bible, along with other biblical events.
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Some teachings of Christianity believe in the Holy Trinity. It is comprised of three divine figures: God as the Father, Jesus Christ as the Son, and the Holy Spirit that offers guidance in the road to being one with Christ.
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The collected purpose of Christians is to live a life following the footsteps of Jesus, to glorify and worship Him, and to follow His Teachings. They do this by looking up to Him as the ideal Christian. For believers of God the Father, they dedicate their existence to worship Him as well. This worship must come from the heart and it must be an expression of genuinity. They see Him as a forgiving God above everything else, will be ready submit to His every command.
The Holy Trinity: Jesus Christ on the left, God the Father on the right, and the Holy Spirit above the two.
The Holy Bible
Tracing the Past
The basics of Christianity history began with Jesus’s life, when His teachings were propagated, and His death, where His disciples established the Church. The first pope of the Church was Peter. Fifty days after Jesus's death, the Holy Spirit was believed to have descended upon the disciples in the form of wind and fire, inspiring them to spread the teachings of Christ. This event is called the Pentecost, and is considered as the birth of the Church.
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The word "church" may mean the collective term for Christians, but it also refers to their place of worship. Other notable events thereafter include the persecution of the Church, its reformation and counter- reformation.
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In the Christian calendar, a Liturgical Year consists of the following Liturgical Seasons: Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas, Lent and Paschal Triduum; wherein for every liturgical season, a designated set of colors, practices and symbols are to be followed.
Persecution of the Church
There are lots of important dates in the Christian Church. Some of these are derived from key events of Jesus Christ's Life, such as His birth (Christmas Day) and His resurrection (Easter). Other important events include the Holy Week, All Souls' Day, Palm Sunday and Pentecost Sunday.
Traditions and Practices
Christianity has seven sacraments that are attributed as manifestations of God's graces. Each sacrament has its own rituals to follow. Baptism, the first sacrament, is required in becoming a member of the Church. The sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is a religious practice usually held every Sunday and on special days inside the church. The other five are as follows: The sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick.
The Seven Sacraments
The collective purpose of Christians is to live a life following the footsteps of Jesus, to glorify and worship Him, and to follow His teachings. They do this by looking up to Him as the ideal Christian. For believers of God the Father, they dedicate their existence to worship Him as well. This worship must come from the heart and it must be an expression of genuinity. They see Him as a forgiving God above everything else, will be ready submit to His every command.
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Christians are not as strict with their clothing compared to other religions, however, modesty is encouraged especially inside the church. This is true for both genders, but specifics and degrees of conservatism depend within the variation of Christianity.
Jesus of Nazareth