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Christianity is the largest religion by population with this many followers.
2.38 Billion
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The French Humanist Lawyer of the Renaissance period who broke from the Catholic church, became a Christian theologian during the Reformation, and was a principal figure in the doctrine of "God's absolute sovereignty in the salvation of the human soul from eternal death and damnation." He is credited with "Reformed Christianity", or "Calvinism."
"John Calvin"
100
This event encouraged the concept of salvation through faith alone, the individual interpretation of the Bible, and also led to the various Protestant denominations, separate from the Roman Catholic Church.
"The Reformation"
100
Celebrated in winter, this holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is primarily celebrated by giving and devoting time to charity and loved ones!
"Christmas"
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Also referred to as "The Body of Christ," this word refers to a community of believers who come together for worship, education, fellowship, and service.
"The Church"
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share this same foundational prophet whose story is found in the book of Exodus.
Hint: In Arabic, his name translates to "Musa", and he is the most frequently named individual in the Quran (136 times).
"Moses"
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This mathematician, philosopher and multi-disciplinary scientist, who also practiced Christianity, was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment age of Western philosophy that followed.
"Isaac Newton"
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The event of the division between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Roman Catholic Churches that resulted from theological, political, and cultural differences.
"The Great Schism" of 1854
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A period of fasting and repentance for many Christians that commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan prior to beginning his public ministry.
"Lent"
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This term is used to convey the concept of the one all-mighty God being made up of a three-part being who manifests himself throughout the Bible as The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.
"The Holy Trinity"
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Christian views on this concept can be defined as spending eternal life in either heaven or hell based on one's faith in Jesus and the sacrifice of His life, death, and resurrection.
the "afterlife"
300
This civil rights activist and political philosopher was also a Baptist minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement until 1968. He also shares a name with a prominent theologian, author and German priest during the Protestant Reformation for which the Lutheran church denomination was founded.
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
300
In 313 CE, Constantine the Great and his co-emperor Licinius gave this proclamation to end all persecution of Christians and declared the freedom of any religious practice for everyone.
"The Edict of Milan"
300
The Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem (a few days before his crucifixion) to celebrate Passover, where he was greeted by a celebratory crowd waving palm branches.
"Palm Sunday"
300
Saved by ____ through faith. It is considered the "unmerited favor of God" and is essential for salvation, as opposed to salvation through good deed alone.
"Grace"
400
Due to persecution, early Christianity used the cross, as well as this symbol which consists of two intersecting arcs and ends with the right side extending to meet a point as to resemble the profile of a fish. It was adopted by early practitioners of this faith as a secret symbol to determine if another was also a believer. It is also depicted with this acronym in Greek lettering "ἸΧΘΥΣ."
The "Ichthys"
400
The Son of God, and of the virgin Mary, who was crucified. He is also referred to and prophesied as the "Lamb of God", the "Messiah", and "Emmanual."
"Jesus Christ"
400
The fifth book of the New Testament that records the origin and early days of the church as well as the Day of Pentecost (coming of the Holy Spirit).
"The Book of Acts"
400
This day commemorates the day of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and takes place two days before Easter Sunday.
"Good Friday"
400
The monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
"Christianity"
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This book was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek and serves as the sacred scriptures of Christians.
The Bible
500
The Creator of the Universe, everything, and everyone in it. Also referred to as the Alpha and Omega, the Omnipotent and Omnipresent, Father, Abba, Jehovah, Shaddai, Elohim, Yahweh, and "The One who was, is, and is to come."
"God"
500
Founded in 1899, this group is known for its worldwide distribution of the Bible, free of charge. They have distributed to over 200 countries and territories in over 108 different languages.
The Gideons
500
The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is central to all Christian beliefs.
"Easter"
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The term, used to distinguish from Catholicism, describes the branch of Christianity that emphasizes salvation through grace instead of good deeds alone.
"Protestantism"