Christianity And Islam A Dominant Religions Worldwide

Christianity and Islam are most dominant religions worldwide. Statistics show that thirty-three percent of the population is Christian and twenty-one percent is Muslim. Thought they share many similarities in origin and mirrored images in their sacred texts, the two beliefs hold several key differences. Both Christianity and Islam mirror Judaism. From Judaism, Christianity and Islam took hold of the concepts of monotheism, prophecy, resurrection, and a belief in the existence of heaven and hell. Both religions also have a sacred text; Christians consider the Bible the inspired word of God, His words written and spoken through his followers. However Muslims hold the belief that the Koran is the literal spoken breath of God. Mohammed was†¦show more content†¦Christianity is focused on forgiveness and mercy, paired with apocalyptic visions, Hell, and the wrath of God. But Islam is centered on justice and the destruction of unbelievers. Allah is merciful -- but not to those who don’t share his practice. The early history of Christianity is one of persecution and martyrdom; Jesus himself submitting to crucifixion. In contrast, Islam was not born in submission, but in warfare against the enemies of Allah. After the Hegira, Mohammed and his followers began a jihad against their pagan enemies in Mecca. At the Battle of Badr in 624 AD, Mohammed s servant found one of his master s enemies lying wounded on the battlefield. He cut off the man s head and presented it to Mohammed as a present. The Prophet was overjoyed. He exclaimed, The head of the enemy of Allah! It is more acceptable to me than the choicest camel in all Arabia. After the bodies of his foes were cast into a pit, Mohammed stood at the edge of the pit and taunted the dead by asking, Have you found that what Allah threatened is true? Let’s take a look at how Jesus and Mohammed handled a problem with similar qualities. A woman who had committed adultery was taken in front of Jesus by her angered people to be judged, a test to see the characteristics of their claimed Messiah. As she had been caught in the very act, there was no question of her guilt. The sentence dictated by Law of Moses from the Old Testament was stoning until death, however