Christianity

=Christianity=


 * **Origins** || * Christianity - Jesus died on the coss and resurrected because of our sins
 * Disciples of Jesus - Jesus founded Christianity - Disciples origin of Christianity - no disciples, no witness to proclaim the Good News. ||
 * Beliefs ||  ||
 * Symbols || * Crucifix - It is what Jesus died on
 * Bread & Wine - The food eaten at the Last Supper
 * Fish - Miracle story of fish and the loaves (Eucharist)
 * Lamb - We are the sheep and Christ is our Shepard
 * Dove - Holy ghost
 * Peacock - Symbol of immortality
 * Pelican - Atonement and redeemer
 * Phoenix - Builds a nest, sets itself on fire and rises from the ashes
 * Ship - Noah's Ark, symbol of the temple, Church, Mary and God
 * Rainbow - Covenant, 7 colours-7 Sacraments
 * Palm - Victory and martyrdom, mostly used on Palm Sunday
 * Scallop shell - Symbol of baptism
 * Butterfly - Resurrection
 * Turtledove - Love, seclusion, faithful for life, Christian fidelity
 * Rose - Holy faith, 5 roses together symbolizes 5 wounds of Christ ||
 * Rituals || * Baptism--> application/immersion in water, blessing and pronouncement. Symbolizes salvation, commemorates Christ death and resurrection, fulfills the command of Jesus to baptise, cleanses away sins, confers grace, publicly expresses one's faith,
 * Confirmation--> strengthens and deepens relationship with God. Confirms promises made on behalf at Baptism. Sign of full membership to the Christian community. Receiving gift of the Holy Spirit- roots are found in the Acts of the Apostles.
 * Holy Eucharist--> Center of Christian life, Christ gives himself to us and we lay hold of him. Body and Blood= bread and wine, offer sacrifice to Christ when taking Eucharist
 * Penance--> repentance and restitution for sin and wrongdoing against God. Private confession leading to absolution (forgiveness of sins) as long as completed, require confession at least once a year
 * Anointing the Sick--> for the seriously ill or dying. Lord Jesus through His church cares for the sick. Strengthening health of sick- spiritual healing
 * Marriage--> symbolizes union of Christ and Church. Union based in scripture; man and women created together. Performed by priest. The objective is to establish a loving and permanent partnership
 * World Youth Day--> Every three years, young Christians met to attend World Youth Day with the Pope in various cities around the world. The youth live a spiritual experience under a single message, where they reap graces and blessings. Includes masses and pilgrimage walks. ||
 * Texts ||  ||
 * Social Structure || * Catholicism (pyramid structure) parishioners - cardinals - priests - bishops - Pope
 * Protestant faiths (an upside down pyramid structure) congregation - steward - deacon - pastors - ministers - Super intendant - President ||
 * Myths and Stories ||  ||
 * Ethics and Codes of Behaviour || * Christian ethics - inspiration above all figure on the cross
 * Christians look to the Bible, both Old Testament (10 Commandments) & New - teaching of Jesus & Apostles - guidance in question's behaviour to others
 * Force, NT - ethics - emphasis primacy of love and compassion - important difference between Catholicism & Protestant.
 * Catholicism traditionally placed emphasis - tradition of Church - early times - important roles, concept of natural law - develop ancient Greek & Romans
 * Doctrine natural - moral values, justice e.g. exist in 'nature'
 * Protestant - Bible OT, NT - the coming of Christ, fulfillment of ethics and codes ||
 * Religious Experiences ||  ||
 * __Answers to the Big 4__**

Yes, in Christianity there is a belief that after death, there is eternal life. The resurrection of Jesus provides evidence to support this claim, that after death, there is eternal life in Heaven. As the song, "Come and go with me, to my Father's House, there is joy, joy, joy..." and spiritual life not physical life after death.
 * 1) **Is their a supreme being?**
 * 2) **Who am I?**
 * 3) **Why is their evil, pain and suffering?**
 * 4) **Is their Life and death?**


 * What does this mean for the believer (address Inner Values, meanings and purposes)?**
 * Inner values--> The essential inner values of christianity include: love--> absolute central issue in christianity. God and the Kingdom of God--> The kingdom of God is a state of the mind, in which you experience happiness, love and freedom. God surpasses any description. Christianity is not about perfection but finding meaning and purpose in life.
 * Meanings--> Meanings of life are very much like purpose in Christianity.
 * Purposes--> When we accept Jesus as our Saviour, we have begun the Christian life. But accepting Christ is only a beginning—God isn’t finished with us yet. God wants each of us to "be conformed to the likeness of his Son" (Rom. 8:29). We are in the process of "being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory" (2 Cor. 3:18). As children of God, we are to become more like the Son of God. He is not only our Savior, he is also our example, showing us what humans should be like.


 * How is this religious tradition practiced today?

Are there any conflicts within and surrounding this religion if so what are they and what is the impact?** Christianity today is based on two points, the Spiritual power of the Almighty God and God's will. The operation power - of the Church gives guidelines and policies follow through the words of the Bible.