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Christianity
 * The founder of this religion: **

The founder of Christianity was Jesus Christ.




 * Religious leaders: **


 * There are three branches of christianity. Each one has different leaders.**
 * Roman Catholics have different levels of leaders. There is the Pope, Cardinals, Bishops and Priests. Protestants are lead by ministers and their own congregations.**


 * Place of Worship:**



The place of worship for this religion is the church. Churches are all different. Church- A place for worship.


 * Where did this religion begin, and where is it practiced today:**

This religion began in Jerusalem. It is practiced in the U.S, China, South America, Africa, India, Russia, the Middle East, and South Korea.


 * What are the main beliefs of this religion:**

The Christians believe that there is one god, and that he created the universe and continues to care for it.


 * Does this religion have a god:**

Yes, it does have one god.


 * What is the sacred writings of this religion:**

The bible, a collection of Christian writings, was added to the Jewish scriptures known as the Old Testament, or Hebrew Bible. The New Testament records the life and teachings of Jesus.


 * Describe the religious practices of this religion:**

How do they worship? Christians worship by prayer, and reading from the bible. They also believe in sacraments. One sacrament is baptism. It is the ceremony of sprinkling or immersing a person under water, as a sign of washing away the sin and becoming a member of the church.


 * What are the religious festivals:**


 * The most religious holiday is** Easter. It is when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead. Lent is a forty-day holy period leading up to Easter.


 * What is the main symbols of this religion:**

The cross is the main symbol. It is symbolic of Jesus dying on the cross.



Christianity is practiced by 33% of the world's population.

By: ** Lucas **

[|Bible Answers]