Islamic Women

CHRISTIANITY

VS

ISLAM

SHANIA P. FENNELL

DR. SIRLEAF

HUM 300 – HISTORY METHODS OF SCIENCE

SPRING 2008

Christianity and Islam, though strongly connected in several features, are

somewhat different from each other. Their theological differences have caused somewhat

a conflict amongst spiritual leaders and their supporters. The faith of Muslims is derived

from the works of achieving the five pillars of Islam. Christianity, on the other hand, is

derived from faith that people can be freed from their wrongdoing by the blood of Christ

Jesus.

Christianity and Islam are the two main religions in the world and they have

several references. Both hereditary from Judaism a trust in one God who produced the

world and cares about the actions and values of human beings.

One billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the

globe - from the southern Philippines to Nigeria - are united by their common Islamic

faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in

Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant

minorities are to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and

Europe.

Christianity, conversely, goes after the Lord God of Israel. Christians believe that

God sent His Son to Earth to be compensation for wrongdoings. The complete Bible is

focused on the gospel, meaning “good news.” To be a Christian, it is not necessary to eat

certain kinds of food, visit a precise place, die in a Jihad, or carefully follow some type

of customs washing or praying. In contrast, all a person must do is acknowledging the

amnesty of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission to all Christians says, “Go therefore and

make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;

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