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The foundation of Christian belief is the same Monotheism - One God, Creator and Sustainer of the
universe brought forth and directs all forms in the universe. Christianity begins in the God of Abraham, but is founded on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the fulfillment of the prophecies of Hebrew Scriptures, which held that a Messiah, or anointed one, would be sent by God. Jesus, himself revealed the central Christian doctrine of the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit); that in the person of Jesus, God the Son took on human form so that he might teach and save humankind; and of the Compassionate nature and Unity of God with all his creation. The Christ, Jesus, taught that the greatest commandments are To Love God with your whole heart, your whole mind, your whole soul and strength; and to Love your neighbor as yourself.
The three major divisions of Christianity are understood to be: Roman Catholic; Protestant; and Orthodox, though there are a great many varying forms and names of particular sects and practice within these. The major concentration of Christian practice is found in the West - in the Mediterranean basin, Europe and the Americas.
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