2007-03-02 07:43:07 · 20 answers · asked by Jean36 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus's disciple John warned us that the spirit of anti-christ was responsible for denying that Jesus is God, and muslims deny it. You can't get much more different than following Christ vs. the spirit of anti-christ.
2007-03-02 07:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you know much English or not...but it's not "the Islam and Christianity", just to get things straight...they are not necessarily regular nouns to be putting "the" in front of the names.
Actually, there are not too many differences within the religions in terms of belief (but practice is significently different).
The Quran is a compilation of the bible of Torah that has been perfected through the true word of God. Many inconsistincies would have been found by now if it were by human hands and mindset. In addition, not a single letter has been changed since the day its been revealed (Islamic belief).
The key point that seperates the religions most is the following:
Christianity claims that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, also known as the son of God, who is also the Holy Spirit--thus forming the Holy Trinity, yet still unified as one form and unit.
Islam believes that this is a polythiestic approach and that God has NO partners or helpers, nor does he need them. God does not beget, or is begotten. In fact, the minimum requirement for entering heaven is believing in one God. Muslims accept that fact that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is God's messenger to spread the word of Islam, while Christians deny this fact. Many people (and as a Muslim belief) have taken on the fact that Christianity has been taken advantage of and therefore deeply corrupted, mostly for the benefit of the people at one point in time. In other words, there was once a true, first version of the bible, but it had been changed greatly since its time to the current bible/s for these reasons.
Christianity teaches that God came down from heaven as Jesus Christ in the flesh and died for ALL their sins willingly on the cross, ridding them of the ultimate sin and being the savior for the believers, ultimately to enter heaven.
There are many other differences within the religions and the science and intellectual information held within the text of the Quran and Bible as well; However, you will be shocked to see that much of the text and stories in the Quran are very similar to the one's in the Bible (the earliest bible probably has been least changed and therefore sounds more like the Quran than any other Bible). Basic beliefs and laws also remain similar, believe it or not. Don't trust your media sources, as they have also been corrupted through catchy lies and distortions of truth for the sake of ratings/money! It's easy for the media to get you to believe anything they want, especially when it is owned by the Jews.
2007-03-02 08:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by Omer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty! "While there are a few similarities between Islam and Christianity, such as a belief in moral living and doing good to others, nevertheless, Muslims and Christians have vastly different views on major points of ideology and theology. First and foremost are the differing perceptions of Jesus, the Christ." Continue reading here:
http://www.allaboutreligion.org/islam-vs-christianity-faq.htm
2007-03-02 07:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well for one thing Christ is alive. Muhammad is dead. Christ is the one who rose from the dead, with over 500 eyewitnesses who saw Him. If you go to www.creationworldview.org there is more you can read. Big difference between the two religions. Christians don't follow the Pope as the guy ahead of me says, only Catholics do.
2007-03-02 08:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by angel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Total opposites, Christianity roots are from Abrahams son Issac, Islam roots from Abrahams son Ishmael. Issac born out of the promise of God, Ishmael born out of works of the flesh. Christianity you are saved through grace, Islam you are saved by works. Christianity you have a personal relationship with your God, Islam you never get to know your God personally. Christianity you have assurance of salvation, Islam you never know for sure you are going to heaven. Jesus came to lay down his life, Mohammad came as a warrior taking life. The list go's on and on.
2007-03-02 08:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by salubrious 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not much. Islam is alike a math equation
(Judaism) + [Christianity - Trinity second part - Trinity third part] = Islam
2007-03-05 09:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of the details, plenty; If you are an essentialist, some would say the essence of each religion is not different
2007-03-02 07:46:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a small difference,
Christians believe on jesus and say hes son of Allah
Muslims believe on Holy prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and Allah
Christians dont believe on Muhammed (pbuh) , Muslims says Jesus is not son of Allah but a prophet (3rd)
Though we Muslims love Jesus just like any other prophet but for us Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) is last prophet on earth
2007-03-02 08:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by Question-2-Answer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Most of the boundaries between traditions are artificial. Truth has no boundaries. The differences are mostly in emphasis."
Thich Nhat Hanh
2007-03-02 07:54:17 · answer #9 · answered by Chester p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link describes the similarities and differences in a lucid way:
http://muslim-canada.org/islam_christianity.html
2007-03-02 07:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by SFNDX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋