What are some similarities between the spread of Islam and Christianity? What about differences?

Question

I just need quick facts, got any?

Answer 1

Islam and Christianity are very interesting in Africa. Islam came first through trade. as people converted, it became intermixed with Africa's traditions (of religion specifically). the same thing happened with Christianity. when Christianity spread, African versions of Christianity became created. they would take old traditions and mix them with the new found religion even though the two don't make much sense together, nor does Christianity condone the common African belief in practicing witchcraft or polytheistic beliefs. these variations of Islam and Christianity still exist today.

well, differences simply stated are:
Islam believes the Koran was given to Muhammad vs. Christianity believing in the Bible, which came from many people over many years.

Islam was more widely and permanently accepted in Africa and Spain specifically. Spain also accepted Christianity/Catholicism and has kept those traditions as well. Mostly, European countries accept Christianity much more freely.

as for deeper details on that, i am not completely sure! sorry.

Answer 2

Both were aggressive as they spread. Both made converts by force of arms. Both established hierarchies of leadership, but the Islamic leadership was much more diffuse while in the West Christianity was a religious version of an absolute monarchy.

Answer 3

JUDAISM/ISLAM - says that no human can ever die for the sins of others CHRISTIANITY - says that Jesus died for the sins of mankind JUDAISM/ISLAM - says that all humans are born pure, and innocent CHRISTIANITY - some say that all humans are born with 'original sin'. JUDAISM - says that G-d would never allow/enable a 'virgin birth' CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM - says that Mary gave birth, though a virgin JUDAISM - says that no man gets a 'second coming' CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM - says that Jesus will have a 'second coming' JUDAISM/ISLAM - says that every human should speak directly to G-d CHRISTIANITY - Jesus claims in the 'new testament' that the 'only way' to G-d is via him JUDAISM/ISLAM - says G-d is one, indivisible, cannot be separated into three aspects/incarnations CHRISTIANITY - some sects speaks of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit JUDAISM - says that we are ALL equally G-d's children CHRISTIANITY - says that Jesus was 'god's son' above all others ISLAM - some Muslims claim that the prophets are perfect and have never sinned, others believe the prophets sinned and repented JUDAISM - has no concept of 'hell' CHRISTIANITY - *some* Christians believe non-believers go to 'hell' ISLAM - most Jews and Christians and all non-Jews/non-Christians go to hell though some state that only Allah knows who will end up in hell JUDAISM - has no 'devil', the Jewish 'Satan' is just an ordinary angel, under G-d's control CHRISTIANITY - describes 'Satan' as a devil and 'fallen' angel ISLAM - Satan was a jinn created from fire JUDAISM - the 'messiah' will be a normal, mortal man who must fulfill all the Jewish messianic prophecies in one normal, mortal lifetime CHRISTIANITY - Jesus was the 'messiah' and will fulfill the prophecies when he 'returns' ISLAM - believes Jesus was a prophet, not a “son of G-d”. Mohammad is the last prophet JUDAISM - says that the righteous of ALL faiths will reach 'gan eden' or 'garden of eden'. CHRISTIANITY - some Christians insist that only those who 'know Christ' can reach heaven ISLAM - some Jews and Christians will reach Paradise, Muslims reach paradise and have it better than Jews and Christians. Many Muslims believe that G-d judges all equally. JUDAISM - forbids Jews from trying to convert anyone to Judaism CHRISTIANITY - believes in actively 'witnessing' and encouraging people to convert to Christianity ISLAM - all must convert to Islam or pay a fine to remain Christian or Jewish and live as 2nd class citizens (all others must convert or die) JUDAISM - The Torah remains unchanged CHRISTIANITY - differences from the original Torah ISLAM - claims the Torah and Christian bible were corrupted (with no proof) JUDAISM/ISLAM - no concept of original sin CHRISTIANITY - some sects of Christianity believe in “original sin” to justify the need for a savior. Others believe that humankind cannot keep from sinning and requires a savior to cleanse them. Thanks Paperback for the majority of this with some tweaking by Qua Patet Orbis and Myself.

Answer 4

Both r Religions of THE BOOK, both originated in Asia, & both spread throughout the world. Differences--- hardly any.