Why Is Christianity, Judaism and Islam So Similar

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is no Trinity in Muslim tradition. Jesus was a prophet, but no more divine than other prophets. (Islam.com2013 ) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions, namely they believe that there is only one God. Jews and Muslims greatly stress the oneness and unity of God. The affirmation of the oneness of God by Christians is sometimes misunderstood, because Christians believe that the one God is triune (the Holy Trinity). However, this is not a denial of monotheism but an affirmation of the complexity of the Divine Being. (Christianity.com2013) all three religions believe that this God is the origin and source of all that exists. God cares about the entire creation and desires the well-being of all. God is just and has provided basic rules for our guidance so that we may be good and righteous, according to God's intention. God is also merciful; by means of God's grace we are given strength to be more like what we ought to be. (jhu.edu/gef2013) Christians believe in the ...

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mankind was born pure. Christianity, say: That all human are born with original sin. Judaism, say: A virgin birth/off spring with human women is a pagan myth mainly states that God doesn’t become human. Christianity/Islam, say: that Mary gave birth through a virgin birth. (Judaism.com2013) Judaism, say: that the Jewish Messiah won’t need a second coming. Christianity/Islam, say: that Jesus will have a second coming. Judaism/Islam, say: that every human should speak God. Christianity, say: Jesus claims in the New Testament that the only way to God is through Him and often prays to Jesus before God. Judaism: has no concept of hell. Christianity: say; some Christians believe that non ...

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