Christianity. Christianity. Christianity Christianity is one of the world's major religions. These links tell you more about the worship of Jesus Christ. History of Christianity This religion started small but became huge, largely through the influence of the Roman Empire. Find out more about the life and times and religion of Jesus. Christianity Online HUGE site covers all aspects of the religion.
Bible History Online Great look at the history of events outlined in the Christian Bible. Christian Church History The history of the Church comes alive in this helpful, detailed website. Life of Christ This site traces the life of Jesus, from baby to martyr. Graphics courtesy of ArtToday <A HREF=" Religion: Christianity. URI Kids :: World Religions. Contents How did Christianity begin? What do Christians believe? What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians?
How did Christianity begin? Christianity traces its beginning to the miraculous birth, adult ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, known as Jesus Christ. Over 2000 years ago in Palestine (today's Israel), Jesus was born into a humble Jewish family. His mother was a young peasant woman named Mary. After his resurrection, Jesus Christ's followers spread his message throughout the world, creating the Christian Church. What do Christians believe? Love God with all your heart, soul and mind. Return to top What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians? 131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kids. I am Protestant. Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Strong Women from the Book of Mormon.
What is Christianity? Jesus, Religion, God | A visual explanation. Christian Mother. Loyola Kid Books of Saints. Christianity in Mexico. I Am Eastern Orthodox. Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World. The Kids Book of World Religions. Study shows drop in number of U.S. Christians, rise in nonreligious. WASHINGTON — The United States has become significantly less Christian in the last eight years, a major new study found. Meanwhile, the share of American adults who say they follow no religious belief increased sharply, according to the study.
For what is likely the first time in U.S. history, the actual number of American Christians has declined. Christianity, however, remains by far the nation’s main religious tradition, according to the report. The study was conducted by the Pew Research Center. The erosion in traditional religious ranks seems likely to continue. Among Americans aged 18 to 33, just slightly more than half identify themselves as Christian. That compares with roughly 8 in 10 in the baby boom generation and older age groups, the report said. Also, younger Americans do not appear to follow traditional faiths more as they become parents. Cutting Ties With Organized Religion It may work both ways. Many Churches Cannot Keep Members Because the U.S. Christian Ranks Have Eroded. Settlement: The Origins and Legacy of the Pennsylvania Quakers. Strong religious beliefs of the Quakers contributed greatly to "civilized" American culture and society.
In later years, Quaker beliefs attracted many upper-class thinkers. However, the Quaker religion was begun by humble farmers in northern England. In 1649, following a decade-long civil war, the Puritans convicted King Charles I of treason and cut off his head. There were to be no more kings or queens. There was to be no more English Anglican Church. Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan ruler, and Protestant reformer said people needed to read "the Word of God" in the Bible and listen to sermons by trained ministers. Puritan followers who lived far north of the cities had no trained ministers.
"The world" did not bother the Quakers Instead of focusing on hard-to-understand sermons and expensive churches, northwest English Quakers relied on personal, private contact with Christ. The early Quakers developed very different ideas about language and society. Being a Quaker became against the law. Branches2.