Comparing Christianity And Islam

With an abundance of religions practiced worldwide only a couple in particular take a wider interest in the majority of earth's population. These two religions practiced are Christianity and Islam. This essay will discuss the origins, basic teachings, and impact of each of the two religions and go into some detail about the teaching of both practices giving some more insight onto the global practices. Both of the religions are the two most practiced in the world; the worlds having approximately 4,300 religions, if Christianity and Islam were to combine the religions it would cover over half of the world's population.

Islamic practices have around 1.3 billion people worldwide are involved and practicing this religion. Originating in the middle east, more specifically the Arabian Peninsula, the religion has spread widely since 7th century common era Islam to the majority of the population in 49 countries. The second religion discussed is Christianity, holding over 2.4 billion people globally. It developed out of judaism in 1st century common era, originating in present day Israel and has spread all around the world occupying all states partially. These two religions are the top holders of the most practiced religions around the world.

The Basic teachings of Islam is that Allah is the one and only god and their purpose is to serve and love him, they do so by serving and loving others. Another Islamic belief is resurrection, meaning all of the people will be resurrected depending on their beliefs and choices. That is only a couple of the basic teachings that the religion follows. On the other hand Christianity's basic teachings are that there is God, Jesus (the son of God) and the Holy Spirit, they also believe in the holiness of the church. That is just a very small and basic part of what they believe