This point of view is strikingly different from the Christian point of view found in Genesis chapter one, that explains that humankind created in God’s very own image. Yet another difference found between Islam and Christianity is the positional view of man in comparison to God. In Christianity, God is considered the Father of man. However, in Islam, this point of view of a relationship between God and man is not only considered incorrect but condemned. Despite these vast differences, as pointed out by Maqsood (2008), both Islam and Christianity teach that people were created to look after the planet and everything in …show more content…
Both religions teach that there will be a day of judgement, and both religions teach that there is life after death. For the Muslim, Maqsood (2008) explains that following the death of the person, they are taken to the afterlife, which is considered to be a new state of existence. They await the day of judgement, and on that day they will give an account for all they did during their life on earth. Following judgement, if the Muslim has lived a good life, they will either enter heaven. If they lived a bad life, they will enter hell. This teaching is nearly identical to that which is found in the Bible. The biggest difference being found in who their god is. For the Christian, the one and only way to eternal life – which is an afterlife in the presence of God – one must choose Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Though good works are a fruit of the Christian life, these deeds are not what leads the Christian to heaven, but rather the sacrifice of Jesus Christ alone is what pardons a person from hell and secures life eternal with God the