Christianity
The origins of Christianity date back more than 2,000 years. 
Followers of Christianity are called Christians, which means “follower of Christ (anointed one).” Christians regard Jesus as the Son of God and the embodiment of the Messiah promised to the Israelites in the Old Testament. The religion asserts that humankind has been in a state of sin since the first human beings, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God’s commandment in the Garden of Eden. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection rectifies the original sin of human beings, providing a means of reconciliation between humanity and God. Today's Christians belong to these broad groups: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical and Non-Denominational.
Population:
World - 1.9 billion
United States - 159 million
Tenets:
There is only one God and He created the universe and all things in it.
The Ancient Israelites were God's chosen people, to whom he gave a complete set of laws to govern their behavior until the arrival of Jesus.
Everyone has eternal life. Eternal life in heaven, or salvation, involves the forgiveness of sins by God. Some Christians believe that faith alone is sufficient for salvation; others believe good works are sufficient. Some believe that both are necessary.
In spite of sin, a person's relationship with God can be restored because of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Jesus was God in human form and is part of a single deity that exists as a Trinity of three separate personalities: The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.
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