Christianity and IslamReligions are what a man or woman makes of them. The difference between religions and faith is how people perceive it. For example, religion is defined as a belief. Anyone can have a religion, but it takes faith to establish religion. Additionally, some religions originated in the 19th century and were closely related to older religions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism (Fisher). While some people believe in different and numerous gods, many believe in God, such as Christianity and Islam. Additionally, although there are other religions that believe in one God, Christianity and Islam are two of the major religions that share some of the same beliefs. Added to this is “the very existence of traditions pointing towards a common monotheism and the same messianic objective shared by Jews and Muslims” (Shabir 13). However, everyone has a different perspective on who is the true prophet, Jesus or Muhammad. Even though both are considered the last prophets, Christianity and Islam may have similar beliefs, but by comparing and contrasting them one can be aware of what the two religions have in common. For example, “Christianity and Islam are strongly associated with modernity, both in its positive and negative aspects” (Gausset 5). Furthermore, Islam, which "in its original sense, a complete and trusting surrender to God" (Fisher 431), is totally devoted to Muhammad because they believe that Gabriel, an angel, spoke to him. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the messenger of God. Christianity, which “is a faith based on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus” (Fisher 302). Christianity began with Jesus and many see him as the one God who walked in the flesh. In his death and resurrection he left those who...... middle of paper ...... Pearson Learning Solutions, 01/2013 VitalBook File.Gausset, Quentin. "Islam or Christianity? the choices of the Wawa and Kwanja of Cameroon." Africa (before 2011) 69.2 (1999): 257-78. ProQuest. May 3, 2014. Platti, Emilio. "Between the Bible and the Koran. The Children of Israel and the Islamic Self-Image (Studies in Late Antiquity and Early Islam). By Uri Rubin. Pp. 318. Princeton, Darwin Press, 1999." Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 12.1 (2002): 79-140. ProQuest. Internet. May 20, 2014. Shabir Ally. In Dialogues Concerning Jesus Christ the Messiah. why Islam. Internet. 2011 http://www.whyislam.org/submission/prophethood-in-islam/jesus-peace-be-upon-him/christianity-and-islam/Wright, James L. "The Mortal Soul in Ancient Israel and Pauline Christianity: Ramifications for Modern Medicine.” Journal of Religion and Health 50.2 (2011): 447-51. ProQuest. May 3 2014 .