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## Christianity - As a religion - Originated by a Jewish teacher - Jesus Christ of Nazareth - Practiced mainly in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East - One of the three Abrahamic Faith - Belief of Christianity - Based on the teachings of Jesus - Si...

## Christianity - As a religion - Originated by a Jewish teacher - Jesus Christ of Nazareth - Practiced mainly in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East - One of the three Abrahamic Faith - Belief of Christianity - Based on the teachings of Jesus - Sighted both old and new testament - The biggest core of Christianity is devotion to God and love for human beings - Focuses on humility, charity, and love to others - Shaped the value system of Western civilization - Apostles - Forgiveness of sins and ultimate everlasting life - Holy Trinity - God + Jesus + Holy Spirit = 1 - Father + Son + Holy Spirit = 1 - Christianity was divided into two from early Christianity - Eastern Orthodox - Western Catholic - East: Turkey, Greece, Middle East - Eastern Orthodox - West: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England- Western Catholic - Catholicism was the main religion - Why? - The use of an icon (cross) - Authority of the Pope and King - Power struggle - Christianity became common and widely accepted - Appealed to women and lower class