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What do Christians believe?
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Beliefs held in common by Christians

While Christianity started with a small group of adherents, many historians regard the spread and adoption of Christianity throughout the world as one of the most successful spiritual missions in human history.

Supporting arguments · 7

  1. Christian Worship
    Christian worship can take many forms, but most denominations have some form of Communion.
  2. Christian History/schism
    When did Christianity split into so many parts? Along what lines did it split?
  3. Christian Miscellaneous beliefs
    The core of Christianity, no matter what particular sect or region of the world, dictates the fundamental beliefs of Jesus’ birth and crucifixion. They run consistently throughout the teachings of early Christians and the Gospel incorporates them as essential aspects of the Christian faith.
  4. Christian values lead to oppressive policies and laws
    The Christian faith can be used to justify the oppression of minorities.
  5. Christians believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ, and the Church
    The beliefs that (broadly) Christian denominations share.
  6. Christian Clergy
    The clergy of the Christian church consists of ordained ministers.
  7. The Holy Bible is the sacred book of Christians and contains the word of God
    The Holy Book of Christianity is the Bible. It is comprised of the Old Testament and the New Testament. Christians believe that the Old Testament is a shadow of Christ's coming. The New Testament records Christ's teachings, the establishment of the Church, and prophecies about the future.