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The Three

A comparison of the three major abrahamic religions


Although the followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam may see things differently, they all fundamentally hold the same values and codes. The two religions prior to Islam are acknowledged by most Muslims, but are seen as "misunderstood revelations". To Muslims, the Prophet Mohammad's teaching as a complete and final revelation. On the other hand, Christianity, according to the bible, is the one true way to God. For only through the belief of Jesus Christ as the true lord and savior will you be granted access to heaven in the afterlife. Christianity is the second of the three religions and feels that instead it is the closure of "God's word". Judaism, founded by Abraham, is the base from which both of the other two religions sprung. Judaism does not acknowledge either of the two as the way to God. To its predecessors, the Torah is the word of God, and that the belief the other two have for their prophets is unfounded. Although the three religions differ in many areas and on many aspects they also agree on many ideas; the monotheistic belief in the "One True God", the Ten Commandments as well although not always in that format and the belief in heaven and hell are some. Though some may not acknowledge major parts of others, all three of these religions find a common ground in their root and should be explored much further.

Judaism was the first of the three to be cultivated. It was created by the teachings of Abraham and although it is debated that in the beginning there was hints of polytheism it focused on God being Omnipotent and the creator of all things. Its predecessor was Christianity.
Founded by Jesus Christ, Christianity to its followers is the evolution of "God's religion". Christians see Jesus Christ as the son of God, "the Lord and Savior", and the only way to God. Jews, on the other hand see this as blasphemy and feel that there is no validity to...