Christianity vs Islam Comparison and Contrast
Christianity and Islam: A Comparison and Contrast of Two Western Religions Maria Christina Brewer World Religion Dr. Mark Banas
This is a comparison of two Western Religions that have many cultural similarities yet vary immensely. Christianity and Islam, while both are Western developed religions, are very different in the approaches to their similar goals of creating an environment of peace and balance by worshipping their one God. Christianity is the largest religion in the world. Islam is the second largest religion in the world (after Christianity) and will soon be the second largest religion in America. In an attempt to better understand and embrace the differences and similarities of the two religions, we will explore the scriptures, traditions, Deities, and Gender roles that each religion specifies in their traditions. We will first start with the scriptures; both Christianity and Islam have holy scriptures that are guidelines to properly practice each religion. I will discuss how the scriptures were developed and the function they serve in each tradition. In Christianity, the only scripture is the Holy Bible, made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is the same as the Jewish Tanakh recognized as scripture by early Christians. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, comprised of narratives, letters and apocalyptic writings. The Holy Bible is the written Word of God and relays how God the Creator reveals his undying love for his creation mankind. The Bible speaks of how God revealed himself and his plan for the redemption of fallen mankind because of sin and disobedience. The bible tells of God’s Divine plan to reconnect with mankind through the sacrifice and resurrection of his son Jesus the Christ. The Bible is the laws and parables of how to live a holy life. It also tells of the Second
This is a comparison of two Western Religions that have many cultural similarities yet vary immensely. Christianity and Islam, while both are Western developed religions, are very different in the approaches to their similar goals of creating an environment of peace and balance by worshipping their one God. Christianity is the largest religion in the world. Islam is the second largest religion in the world (after Christianity) and will soon be the second largest religion in America. In an attempt to better understand and embrace the differences and similarities of the two religions, we will explore the scriptures, traditions, Deities, and Gender roles that each religion specifies in their traditions. We will first start with the scriptures; both Christianity and Islam have holy scriptures that are guidelines to properly practice each religion. I will discuss how the scriptures were developed and the function they serve in each tradition. In Christianity, the only scripture is the Holy Bible, made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is the same as the Jewish Tanakh recognized as scripture by early Christians. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, comprised of narratives, letters and apocalyptic writings. The Holy Bible is the written Word of God and relays how God the Creator reveals his undying love for his creation mankind. The Bible speaks of how God revealed himself and his plan for the redemption of fallen mankind because of sin and disobedience. The bible tells of God’s Divine plan to reconnect with mankind through the sacrifice and resurrection of his son Jesus the Christ. The Bible is the laws and parables of how to live a holy life. It also tells of the Second