Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Holy Bible. Christians believe Jesus to be the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. With an estimated 2.1 billion adherents in 2001, Christianity is the world's largest religion. It is the predominant religion in Europe, the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Philippine Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. It i... More

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