This essay will examine the parallels between Christianity and Islam. Also it will compare the beginnings of Christianity and Islam, it'll also give a description of the major differences in the two belief systems rooted in the messages of Jesus and Muhammad. This essay will also provide two core elements in the belief systems of Christianity and Islam that are unique to that religion. Lastly it will explain what the difference is in the expressions of violence in the two religious traditions, and the reasons for the violence and how it was different?
Christianity is a major world religion, it is based on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the “Christ” (“Messiah”) & the “Son of …show more content…
One of those is the fact Jesus died on the cross. Muslims do not believe this they believe he died a peaceful death. Another core element specific to Christianity is that Jesus will come back to earth, and this is called the rapture which he will judge humans for their sins, and grant eternal life to those who believe in and follow his teachings.
Islam’s core elements that are specific to them is the five pillars of Islam. They use these pillars to pray five times a day. Another core element is the Surah which is considered to be the first chapter of the Qur’an to be the core of the Qur’an. Both the Christian and Islamic religion have violence in them. As far as differences there’s not much that’s different. Both religions evolved and were surrounded by death. Both religions would crucify humans and is most cases would behead them.
The main reasons for violence in theses religions is to prove a point. Both religions like prove that no one is invincible. All in all these religions have had a long history of death and violence but Christians and Islamic are both very similar in nature, and have a unique system of