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Christianity
A monotheistic religion that believes in the life and teachings of Christ.
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Denominational
Larger organizations that have sub-organizations, such as the Catholic Church and United Methodist Church.
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Non-denominational
Smaller organizations that are not affiliated with larger organizations, like independent churches.
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Holy Trinity
The concept of one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, believed by the majority of Christian churches.
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Messiah
Jesus Christ, who came to save people from their sins and will return to save those who believe.
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Resurrection
The belief that after death, souls will resurrect to have eternal life.
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Apostle's Creed
A statement of faith that serves as a reminder for Catholics about their beliefs.
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Bible
The sacred text of Christians composed of the Old and New Testament.
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Jesus
The Messiah and central figure of Christianity whose teachings form the basis of Christian beliefs and doctrine.
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12 disciples
The original apostles and closest followers of Jesus, as well as primary teachers of the gospel.
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The Vatican City
The center of Roman Catholicism, where the Pope resides.
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The Great Schism
A division between Eastern and Western churches, resulting in Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox.
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The Reformation
A movement started by Martin Luther that challenged the practices of the Catholic Church.
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Catholics
Believed to be original practitioners of Christianity, maintaining belief in the dual natures of Jesus.
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Protestants
Followers of Martin Luther’s teachings, aiming to correct wrongs of the Medieval ages.
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Eastern Orthodoxy
A branch of Christianity that questions the authority of the pope and holds equal rank among bishops.
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Dyophysitism
The belief that Jesus has two separate natures, one divine and one human.
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Oriental Orthodoxy
The belief that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human, inseparably combined, known as miaphysitism.
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Nontrinitarianism
A belief that rejects the Holy Trinity and other core Christian doctrines, held by groups like Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses.