REL 212 WEEK 7 DQ Week 7 Discussion The roots of Christianity and the growth of this religion. Please respond to the following:  Main discussion questions for the week: We have seen/suggested that Zoroastrianism influenced Judaism. Jesus was a Jew and used the Jewish scripture when he taught. Some even say that Christianity is a sect of Judaism (see Rabbi Norman Solomon, Judaism: A Very Short Introduction). Yet, most Christians claim that their religion is unique. · Did Zoroastrianism and/or Judaism provide the basis for Christianity or not? · Pick a side and defend it with three (3) reasons. Explain each reason. In our chapter we have seen numerous splits in Christianity: In the Book of Acts; the division between Roman Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Protestant Reformation, and on and on. Modern Christianity is sometimes characterized by the split between followers who believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible and those who believe in a figurative interpretation. · How can one Bible, especially one New Testament, be used to justify so many divisions? · Is one of these divisions/denomination the "right" denominations? Why? Be sure to respond to at least one (1) (BELOW) other student. Samantha Anglin RE: Week 7 Discussion Collapse Top of Form Total views: 13 (Your views: 1) Hi Class! I believe that Zoroastrianism/Judaism provided a basis to Christianity. Since Zoroastrianism did exsist before Christianity, I think this is a major reason why Christianity came about. I will use the example of Hinduism and Buddhism, Buddhism originated mainly from Hinduism (since Hinduism is one of the oldesst realigions) because some people wanted to take some of the philosophies from Hinduism and create their own set of beliefs. Christianity has some of the same basics as Judaism and Zoroastrianism, but they created new philosophies and values to fit the kind of religion that they wanted. Like the religion, there was a basis that was used to start the religion. It was influenced by many factors including religion and culture so there is going to be one bible that started it all. I think that they all use the Bible as the center stone that each new division expands and revolves on. I think that every single sect can believe that their denomination is the 'right' one, but ultimately the only right one would be the one to start it all.But they are all revolving around the same basis, so it really depends on your morals and values as to which one is the 'right' one. Bottom of Form Bottom of Form 9e0c20ee-3de9-4 false PUBLISHED Running head: CASE STUDY TEMPLATE 7 CASE STUDY TEMPLATE: Case Study # Background Summary Statement of the Problem Implications and Alternative Solution s Description of Alternative Pros Cons Explanation of each alternative in detail Methods for Determining .

1. REL 212 WEEK 7 DQ
Week 7 Discussion
The roots of Christianity and the growth of this religion.
Please respond to the following:
Main discussion questions for the week:
We have seen/suggested that Zoroastrianism influenced
Judaism. Jesus was a Jew and used the Jewish scripture when he
taught. Some even say that Christianity is a sect of Judaism (see
Rabbi Norman Solomon, Judaism: A Very Short Introduction).
Yet, most Christians claim that their religion is unique.
· Did Zoroastrianism and/or Judaism provide the basis for
Christianity or not?
· Pick a side and defend it with three (3) reasons. Explain each
reason.
In our chapter we have seen numerous splits in Christianity: In
the Book of Acts; the division between Roman Catholicism and
the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Protestant Reformation, and
on and on. Modern Christianity is sometimes characterized by
the split between followers who believe in the literal
interpretation of the Bible and those who believe in a figurative
interpretation.
· How can one Bible, especially one New Testament, be used to
justify so many divisions?
· Is one of these divisions/denomination the "right"
denominations? Why?
Be sure to respond to at least one (1) (BELOW) other student.
Samantha Anglin
RE: Week 7 Discussion
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2. Hi Class!
I believe that Zoroastrianism/Judaism provided a basis to
Christianity. Since Zoroastrianism did exsist before
Christianity, I think this is a major reason why Christianity
came about. I will use the example of Hinduism and Buddhism,
Buddhism originated mainly from Hinduism (since Hinduism is
one of the oldesst realigions) because some people wanted to
take some of the philosophies from Hinduism and create their
own set of beliefs. Christianity has some of the same basics as
Judaism and Zoroastrianism, but they created new philosophies
and values to fit the kind of religion that they wanted.
Like the religion, there was a basis that was used to start the
religion. It was influenced by many factors including religion
and culture so there is going to be one bible that started it all. I
think that they all use the Bible as the center stone that each
new division expands and revolves on. I think that every single
sect can believe that their denomination is the 'right' one, but
ultimately the only right one would be the one to start it all.But
they are all revolving around the same basis, so it really
depends on your morals and values as to which one is the 'right'
one.
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PUBLISHED
Running head: CASE STUDY TEMPLATE
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3. CASE STUDY TEMPLATE:
Case Study #
Background Summary
Statement of the Problem

4. Implications and Alternative
Solution
s
Description of Alternative
Pros
Cons
Explanation of each alternative in detail

5. Methods for Determining