What is Christianity?

Introduction:

Christianity is a wide religious that is spread all across the world, it is the most popular religion in the world. You may not know much about this religion, so I hope that this blog will be filled with useful information on Christianity. If there is anything more you want to know about this and other world religions check out this website.

Founder:

The founder of Christianity is Jesus of Nazareth in 33 A.D. He was known as the messiah for the Jews and spread Christianity. He spread it throughout the middle east and now Christianity is the most popular religion in the world with over 2.1 billion followers. Europe, North America, and South America is where this religion is mostly practiced.

Holy book:

The holy book of Christianity is the Holy Bible made up of the Old and New Testaments. It is God's revelation to mankind. The Old Testament was written by the Prophets who prophesied the coming of the Messiah and other messages that God wanted for man to know. The New Testament is made of the words and teachings of Jesus Christ, the Messiah.

Holidays:

The holidays are actually holy days when one is obliged to go the Church. Some are dedicated to Jesus, such as Christmas which is when we remember His Birth, and Easter Sunday which is the day He rose from the dead, Ascension Thursday when He ascended into Heaven 40 days after His Resurrection. Others are dedicated to His Holy Mother, such as the Immaculate Conception, and the her Assumption into Heaven.

Customs/Rituals:

There are many customs in the Christian religion. One of these customs are going to Holy Mass every Sunday. Another custom is not eating meat on Fridays to commemorate Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary on the first Good Friday, by giving up some worldly pleasures on that day. Most people prefer meat, which is why it is a sacrifice. One last custom for some Christians is praying the Holy Rosary. The rituals in the Christian faith is the seven sacraments which are Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confession, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Extremunction. For more information on these sacraments click HERE.