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World religions refer to major organized religions that have a significant global influence, with followers all over the world, and a basic understanding of their beliefs among people of other ...
Mar 25, 2023 · Catholics believe in the authority of the Pope and the sacraments, and their religious practices are centered around the Mass. Orthodoxy: Orthodox Christians are found mainly in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. They believe in the authority of the Bible and the church’s teachings, and their religious practices are steeped in ...
Some academics studying the subject have divided religions into three broad categories: world religions, a term which refers to transcultural, international faiths; Indigenous religions, which refers to smaller, culture-specific or nation-specific religious groups; and new religious movements, which refers to recently developed faiths.
Jun 14, 2023 · All the historic denominations of orthodox Christianity believe in the 10 Commandments. For example, denominations still teach that Christians shouldn’t worship other gods (#1) or commit adultery (#7). Denominations don’t all agree on certain applications, such as Sabbath observance (#4) and idol worship (#2).
The Lord’s Supper, as called Holy Communion or the Eucharist (Thanksgiving; ‘gave thanks’ – Matthew 26:26-), is considered a sacrament (religious ceremony or ritual that is ‘sacred’ and divine) in most churches and an ordinance (an order or decree issued by the church – a religious rite written and declared by the church) in others.
Another major difference is the two religions' conceptions of God. The Christian God consists of three persons of one essence (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), with the doctrine of the incarnation of the Son in Jesus being of special importance. Judaism emphasizes the Oneness of God and rejects the Christian concept of God in human form.
The ancient Church (and the Orthodox Church today) understood that the goal of Christianity is complete unity with God, or theosis. The Son of God becoming man unified man to God forever, and Christ's sinless life and resurrection restored humanity to its true purpose.