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Discuss the similarities and the differences between Christianity and Islam.

Christianity and Islam share a number of characteristics.  Both religions are monotheistic and worship the same god.  With this common heritage, many of the beliefs about the prophets are shared.  Both religions believe that prophets are sent as messengers from God.  Islam recognizes all of the prophets of Christianity, including Jesus.


The Pillars of Islam, which every dutiful Muslim are expected to practice, have similarities to the practices of Christians.  Fasting during Ramadan is similar to the fasting the Christians do during lent.  The principle of giving to the poor, or alms-giving, is important to both religions.  Prayer is important to the adherents of both faiths as a way of connecting to God.  Both religions believe in a judgement at the end of life and the concepts of heaven and hell.  


Since both religions are offshoots of Judaism there are more similarities than differences between these two religions.  

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