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Christian Beliefs

Although there are many denominations of Christians, all will agree that there is only one God who is the creator of all mankind, the universe, and everything that is seen and unseen. According to the Christian belief, God is holy, omnipotent, just, and merciful.

Also, Christian's relationship with God is based on prayer and studying the word of God, which Christians refers to as the Bible.

Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah as well as the son of God. Christians also believe in the trinity, which includes Jesus being one with God the father, son and Holy Spirit.

In Christian families, the man is the head of the household. According to the Bible, a woman is obligated to submit to, and respect her husband. However, the man is to respect and love is wife like Christ loves the church

According to the Christian beliefs, when one dies they will stand before God to be judged. At that appointed time, God will decide rather or not that person lived an obedient and Godly life style which is required of them, according to the Christian beliefs. It is also a requirement that one believes in God and the trinity. This will determine rather not a person goes to heaven or Hell.

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.Islam Beliefs

Even though Muslims refer to some of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, most of their beliefs are contrary to Christianity and Judaism.

However, like Christians, Muslims believe that there is only one God who is the sole creator of mankind, as well as the universe. Muslims refer to their God as Allah, which is Arabic for the word "God".

Unlike Christianity, Muslims strongly reject the Christian theology of the trinity. In fact according to the Islamic beliefs, the word trinity which in twains God as father, son, and Holy Spirit, is false doctrine.

This book of Islamic Revelation is called the Koran and it contains 114 chapters. The Koran was inspired by a man named Abu al- Qasin Muhammad who was known as Prophet Muhammad.

Muslims usually pray and worship at a building called a Mosque. According to Muslims, the mosque is a very sacred building. Therefore, it is mandatory that anyone who enters the Masque must remove their shoes before entering and women must pray in a separate area away from the men.

In Islam families, the male hold a strong and prominent place in the home. In fact, it's common for visitors to be met by the man of the house, while the woman stays in the background.

According to the Islamic laws, marriage is settled with a contract. In addition, both man and woman must be in agreement to the responsibilities of the contract.

Female Muslims are prohibited from exposing anything on their bodies other then their hands and feet, from the time of puberty. In addition, female Muslims wear a garment called a hijab

Furthermore, Muslims are forbidden to eat any pork, alcohol, or gelatin containing products.

Also, according to Islam, people will be admitted to heaven or hell according to Allah's justice and mercy. In addition after death, Allah will judge every man according to their deeds on earth.

Jewish Beliefs

A Hebrew leader named Abraham found Judaism in 2000 BC. Jews view Abraham as

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