Judaism and Christianity are two of the many religions of the world. Both of these religions can be found in the Middle East. Although they are very similar, they also differ in many ways.
People who believe in the Jewish religion are called Jews. Jews believe that the Messiah is yet to come. In the world there are about 13 million Jewish followers. Jews go to a synagogue to worship their 'Messiah.' They also read the Torah, which is their Holy Book. Abraham founded Judaism in 1700 B.C.E. Jews consider Jerusalem a holy city because of the Wailing Wall is located there, (which is the last remnant of the second temple.) Finally, Jews believe that they are the 'Chosen People' and that Israel is the 'Promise Land.'
On the other hand you have Christianity, these followers are called Christians. Christians believe that Jesus was the 'Son of God' and the 'Messiah.'
They also believe that Jesus suffered and died for people's sins and then that he rose from the dead. There are over 1,000 million Christian followers all over the world! Christians believe that Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem so they consider Jerusalem to be a Holy City. They also believe in God and read about their religion in a Bible in a Church. Finally, Jesus established Christianity in 4 B.C.E.
Now you've learned all about the differences between Judaism and Christianity but now you have to learn the similarities between the two religions. Both religions are monotheistic meaning they have one God who created the universe. Also, both consider Jerusalem a holy city in different ways. Both religions also have a sacred book that they read to discover things of their religion, although these religions have different books they still learn many similar things, and finally, both religions...
To be honest, we are all the same
judiaism started it of, producing the torah, or the old testament, as christians called it. Jesus came along, did some funky things with fish and some of the jews thought theyed take some ideas on board and write the new testament, generally going on about the cool things he did. The rest of the jews were happy as they were. Then along came Mohammed, who did some more things that were nice, humanitarian ect.Oh, and said that he called god Allah, and he would like everyone who followed his ideas to do the same. he wrote the koran, and some of the jews and christians follwed him, and the rest were fine how they were. And thats about it. Allah, jehove, god, our lord. its all the same being. If anyone can figure out why we are all at each others throats,please tell me!
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