2.2 billion people or 32 percent of the world’s population is Christian. The list of Christian denominations includes Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and there are 30, 000 more. What is Christianity? It is the religion built from the person and teachings of Jesus from Nazareth. This includes beliefs and practices. Here are more facts about Christianity.
It was founded by Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago. Long ago, Christians were called “atheists” ( known now as a non-believer of any god) because they weren’t worshiping their pagan gods by the Early Romans. And even now, Christians are mistreated in at least 27 countries. Christians have also set of beliefs like creeds, scriptures and trinity.
They also celebrate their holy days :
Easter
It is the climax of the holy week. It remembers the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most significant of all Christian celebrations. Churches will become full of flowers and hymns and songs will be sang. Although, Easter bunny originated from Islam.
All Saint’s Day and All Souls’ Day
All Souls’ Day is stamped on second November (or the third if the second is a Sunday), specifically emulating All Saints’ Day, and is an open door for Roman Catholics and Anglo-Catholic houses of worship to remember the unwavering left. They recollect and appeal to God for the souls of individuals who are in Purgatory – the spot (or state) in which the individuals who have kicked the bucket give penance for their less grave sins before being allowed the vision of God in Heaven (called Beatific vision).
All Saint’s Day is an open door for professors to recollect all holy persons and saints, known and obscure, all through Christian history. As a feature of this day of commitment, adherents are obliged to go to chapel and do whatever it takes not to do any servile work.
Interesting Facts for Kids 