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'''Christianity''' is an [[Abrahamitic Religion]], a direct offshoot of Judaism that places importance as a figure known as '''Yeshua''' (which is commonly Anglicised to Jesus) who acording to various interpretations of Christian is either the Phophet, Son or Avatar of Yahweh who suposedly lived between 10 BCE and 30 BCE.
'''Christianity''' is an [[Abrahamic religion]], a direct offshoot of Judaism centered around a figure known as '''Yeshua''' (commonly anglicized to Jesus), a preacher and self-proclaimed son of [[Yahweh]] (the Jewish [[God]]) who lived sometime during the early years of the first century CE, who's life and death were recorded by the twelve Apostles.  The most common form of Christianity holds that Jesus was executed on a cross, but since he was sinless, rose from the grave after three days.  This act removed the penalty of sin, allowing those who accepted salvation an eternity in heaven after death, rather than an eternity in hell as punishment for sin. Christianity is the largest religious group in the world.


== Notable Sects of Christianity ==
== Notable denominations within Christianity ==


* '''Catholicism'''-The largest and among the Oldest of Christian Sects, emerged from the reminants of the Western Roman Empire. Notable for having a highly developed heirachy and a large number of rituals.
* '''Catholicism'''-The largest and oldest of Christian denominations.  As the Western branch of the Apostolic Church, it is noted for its strict hierarchy and tremendous influence on Western European art and history.
* '''Orthodoxy'''-Othrodoxy Emerged from the Byzantine (Easter Roman) Empire and established itself in Eastern Europe.
* '''Orthodoxy'''-The Eastern branch of the Apostolic Church, Orthodoxy emerged from the Byzantine (Eastern [[Roman Empire|Roman]]) Empire and established itself mainly in Eastern Europe. Othrodoxy is most prominant in Russia.
* '''Protestantism'''-Protestantism emerged around 1500 CE in a movement started by German Theologian Martin Luther that broke off from Catholicism. Protestantism is not so much one Sect as a family of related sects based off Geographic/Political boundries (Such as the Church of Denmark, the Church of Norway, etc) to specific theological beleifs (Calvinism, Baptism, etc). Protestant sects have a minimum of ritual and generally have far less internal heiracrhy.
* '''Protestantism'''-Protestantism emerged around 1500 AD in a movement started by German theologian Martin Luther, breaking off from Catholicism and becoming dominant in Northern Europe. Protestantism is not so much one homogeneous belief as a family of related denominations. Many "Low Church" Protestant groups have a minimum of ritual and generally have far less internal hierarchy, while some "High Church" Protestants (e.g. some Anglican and Lutheran groups) are very similar to Catholic services.
* '''Mormonism'''-A comparitively recent christian sect, worshiping Joseph Smith and adding a new Holy book to the Canon known as the Book of Morman.
* '''Mormonism'''-A comparatively recent Christian sect emerging in the 19th century, worshiping Joseph Smith and adding new Holy books to the Canon of scripture: the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and Doctrine and Covenants.  Considered heresy and not actually Christianity by some Christians.


== Christian [[Fundamentalism]] ==
== Christian [[Fundamentalism]] ==


While there are many Christians that can live in stable Democratic Societies and get along with other faiths, fundamentalist Christianity can be downright dangerous to a civilization. Fundamentalist Christians can be militantly intolerent to other beleifs and be willing to use ledgeslation, threats of torture and death
While there are many Christians that can integrate their beliefs in modern society and get along with other faiths, there are groups of fundamentalist Christians who more forcibly try to spread their faith and principles on those who do not necessarily subscribe to these views. This is especially visible in controversial subjects such as [[gay rights]] and the [[evolution]] debate.  The occasional nut-job will get violent over these subjects, but no Christian organization, fundamentalist or otherwise, actively coordinates or endorses such actions.  In such cases of violence most Christian organizations are quick to condemn the acts.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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Christianity is an Abrahamic religion, a direct offshoot of Judaism centered around a figure known as Yeshua (commonly anglicized to Jesus), a preacher and self-proclaimed son of Yahweh (the Jewish God) who lived sometime during the early years of the first century CE, who's life and death were recorded by the twelve Apostles. The most common form of Christianity holds that Jesus was executed on a cross, but since he was sinless, rose from the grave after three days. This act removed the penalty of sin, allowing those who accepted salvation an eternity in heaven after death, rather than an eternity in hell as punishment for sin. Christianity is the largest religious group in the world.

Notable denominations within Christianity

  • Catholicism-The largest and oldest of Christian denominations. As the Western branch of the Apostolic Church, it is noted for its strict hierarchy and tremendous influence on Western European art and history.
  • Orthodoxy-The Eastern branch of the Apostolic Church, Orthodoxy emerged from the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire and established itself mainly in Eastern Europe. Othrodoxy is most prominant in Russia.
  • Protestantism-Protestantism emerged around 1500 AD in a movement started by German theologian Martin Luther, breaking off from Catholicism and becoming dominant in Northern Europe. Protestantism is not so much one homogeneous belief as a family of related denominations. Many "Low Church" Protestant groups have a minimum of ritual and generally have far less internal hierarchy, while some "High Church" Protestants (e.g. some Anglican and Lutheran groups) are very similar to Catholic services.
  • Mormonism-A comparatively recent Christian sect emerging in the 19th century, worshiping Joseph Smith and adding new Holy books to the Canon of scripture: the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and Doctrine and Covenants. Considered heresy and not actually Christianity by some Christians.

Christian Fundamentalism

While there are many Christians that can integrate their beliefs in modern society and get along with other faiths, there are groups of fundamentalist Christians who more forcibly try to spread their faith and principles on those who do not necessarily subscribe to these views. This is especially visible in controversial subjects such as gay rights and the evolution debate. The occasional nut-job will get violent over these subjects, but no Christian organization, fundamentalist or otherwise, actively coordinates or endorses such actions. In such cases of violence most Christian organizations are quick to condemn the acts.

See Also

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