Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion and it is a abrahamic religion. Christianity is the largest religion in the world with 2.2 billion adherents. Christianity is practiced in Europe, America, and South Africa. Christian beliefs are that Jesus is both human and divine the son of God. Led a virtuous life, he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected, he ascended into heaven where he rains. The clergy of christianity, Pope is head of the church, then cardinals, then bishops, then priests, deacons.
christianity has many denominations such as Lutheran, Roman Catholic, protestant, and Eastern Orthodox.
Islam
Islam a monotheistic faith around Muhammad the prophet of Allah. Islam have 1.5 billion adherents making it the second largest religion in the world. People who practice Islam are called muslims. Islam has two denominations- sunnis and shiites. the founder of islam is Muhammad, islams holy book is called the Qur'an. Muslims believe that Muhammad is a messenger of God.
Hinduism
Hinduism has 1.1 billion adherents making it the third largest religion. People who practice hinduism are called hindus, hinduism is practiced in India and Nepal. there is no one founder of hinduism. Hinduism is a series of intellectual or philosophical point of views. Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion.
Buddhism
Buddhism is found in Asia, china, Nepal, and Japan. buddhism's founder is Siddhartha Guatama. Buddhism has 500 million to 1.5 billion adherents. denominations Tibetan, Zen, Theravado, and amidas. they practice the four noble truths 1. there is suffering 2. attach to desire is the origin of suffering 3. there is a cessation of suffering 4. the eight fold path will lead to the cessation of suffering.
Judaism
Judaism is another abrahamic religion it has 14-18 million adherents. if u follow judaism u are called a jew. judaism is found mostly in Israel and USA. founder of judaism is Abraham. the holy book of jews is called the torah. They believe ethical monotheism, God is one. They practice the Ten Commandments given to Abraham from God, and 13 principles of faith.
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