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In discussions throughout the class, Christianity consists of at least 3 things; a set of beliefs, a way of life, and a community of people. It contains a variety of a number of beliefs and practices with other religions, particularly Judaism and Islam. Christianity,originally developed as a part of Judaism. It separated from Judaism for two main
reasons: Christianity came to regard Jesus as in some sense God's presence in human form and that most Christians came to regard both this covenant and Law as in some sense superseded by Jesus' teaching and the community that he established.
Like I mentioned earlier, Christianity is also a way of life and a community. To be classified as a Christian, one is normally expected to accept the major Christian beliefs, to be following the way of life that Jesus taught, and to be a part of the Christian community. Jesus' teachings were primarily about how his followers should live.
Therefore, it is these teachings that form the heart of......

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