World Religions Final Paper

World Religions 2

Abstract

There are Many types of religions that exist in our society today. The two types that I will be

discussing throughout this paper are Christianity and Wiccan . “Christianity is a faith based on the

life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus was was born a Jew about two thousand years

ago in Roman- occupied Palestine. He taught for fewer than three years he was later crucified by the

Roman government on charges of sedition. It is believed that on the third day he rose from the dead.

Christians believe that Jesus Christ came into this world to die as our substitute for our sins”

(Fisher,2005). Wiccan's central beliefs varies depending on who you speak with, despite the

pluralism and diversity, distinct principles derived from Gardnerian Wicca are common to most modern

witches.

World Religions 3

World Religions

There are Many types of religions that exist in our society today. The two types that I will be

discussing throughout this paper are Christianity and Wiccan . “Christianity is a faith based on the

life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus was was born a Jew about two thousand years

ago in Roman- occupied Palestine. He taught for fewer than three years he was later crucified by the

Roman government on charges of sedition. It is believed that on the third day he rose from the dead.

Christians believe that Jesus Christ came into this world to die as our substitute for our sins”

(Fisher,2005). The 10 Commandments are a set of beliefs that govern the Christian faith and they are :

1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.

4. Honor your father and your mother.

5. You shall not kill....