The fact that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace back to the same origin surprised me 😅 Did some quick after-school digging. Here’s my personal summary:
1️⃣ Judaism – The earliest of the three.
- Follows the Old Testament (before Jesus).
- Tends to be relatively exclusive.
- Historically, Jesus was reported by Jewish authorities for “spreading and distorting” religious teachings.
2️⃣ Christianity – An umbrella term for faiths centered on Jesus.
Three main branches:
- Catholicism – Evolved from Judaism, closely tied to Rome.
Believes ordinary people can communicate with God only through priests and the Pope, who holds central authority (Vatican today). - Eastern Orthodoxy – Split from Catholicism in 1054 (the Great Schism).
Centered in Constantinople.
📖 Wikipedia mentions Putin is a follower. - Protestantism – Emerged from Martin Luther’s Reformation in 1517.
Breaks from rigid structures; believers can communicate directly with God without relying on priests or the Pope.
More decentralized in worship.
💡 Partly a response to Catholic corruption—like heavy taxes and selling “indulgences.”
3️⃣ Islam
- Recognizes Moses and Jesus as prophets, but considers Muhammad the final prophet.
- The Qur’an holds supreme authority.
- Practically: pray five times a day, gather on Fridays, and observe Ramadan (fasting from sunrise, no food or water—yes, even during P.E. 😂).
📌 P.S. This is just a simplified overview—some details are debated, but the general idea should hold up.
