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Background

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, his beliefs, and practices. It draws on the ideas of Judaism, both monotheistic religions.

Who created Christianity, Where and How? 

The founder of Christianity was Jesus Christ. He was born in a small town of Bethlehem,  southwest of Jerusalem. Christianity was originated in the city of Jerusalem in Israel.

Christianity and the West

Christianity developed in the centuries after Jesus's death. It spread throughout Afro-Eurasia by trade, merchants, and missionaries. Christianity was famous in the Roman empire, where the emperor Constantine became the first ruler to adopt Christianity as a religion. Christianity and Western civilization of Rome shared the common idea of one's duty to their community and state. Therefore, The Christian Caholic Church was an institution within Rome, during the Middle Ages. 

Christianity Beliefs 

Salvation = Saving the soul from sin

Reconciliation = Restoring harmony after the relationship between God and humans broke down

Atonement = Restoring the relationship between God and humans

Sin = an action or thought which separates humans from God

Crucifixion = The act of Jesus dying on the cross

Resurrection = The belief that Jesus came back to life

Ascension = The belief that Jesus was taken up into heaven

Original Sin = The belief that sin came into the world through Adam and Eve's sin

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