Purpose The purpose of this website is to introduce readers to basic
information about Christianity.
Georgia Standards
SS6G11 The student
will describe the cultural characteristics of
Europe.
Element b. Describe the major religions in
Europe; include Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam
SS7G8 The student will describe
the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia
(Middle East).
Element c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in
Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and
Christianity.
Christianity Christianity
is the world’s largest religion. More than one-third (two
billion) of the world’s population describe themselves as
Christians. Half of them are Roman Catholic and of these
about 500 million live in Central and South America. The
primary belief of Christians is that Jesus Christ is God’s son
who was sent to Earth to die for all men’s sins. Because
Christians believe in missionary work the religion was able to
spread and continues to spread throughout the world to this day.
