Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is the world's largest religion, with over 2 billion followers worldwide.
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is the world’s largest religion, with over 2.4 billion followers, or 33% of the world’s population. Christianity is an Abrahamic'>Abrahamic religion, meaning it is based on the teachings of the Hebrew Bible'>Bible, also known as the Old Testament.
Christianity is based on the belief that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity. According to Christian belief, Jesus was born of a virgin, performed miracles, died on the cross to atone for the sins of humanity, and rose from the dead. Christians believe that through faith in Jesus, they can be saved from sin and receive eternal life.
The core beliefs of Christianity include the Trinity'>Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit), the divinity of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Salvation'>salvation through faith in Jesus. Christians also believe in the Bible'>Bible as the inspired word of God, and in the Ten Commandments as the moral law.
Christianity is divided into three main branches: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Roman Catholicism is the largest branch, with over 1.2 billion adherents. Eastern Orthodoxy is the second largest branch, with over 225 million adherents. Protestantism is the third largest branch, with over 800 million adherents.
Christianity is practiced in many different ways, depending on the denomination. Common practices include attending church services, praying, reading the Bible'>Bible, and participating in communion. Christians also practice charity and service to others, as well as evangelism, or spreading the gospel.
Christianity has had a major impact on the world, influencing art, literature, music, and politics. It has also had a major impact on the development of Western civilization, and has been a major force in the spread of democracy and human rights.