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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.