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A little over two thousand years ago a new religion was formed from the teachings and example of one man, whose name was Jesus Christ. This religion was named Christianity after the man whose ways its doctrines are based. The belief of Christianity revolves around the idea of an almighty God who rules over heaven and earth, who sent his son to earth to allow mankind to gain entry into heaven. God, known as the “Father,” is the timeless, omnipotent power and judge of all that is good and evil, who resides in his kingdom in heaven. Jesus, called the “Son of God,” by his followers, is described in the New Testament of the Bible. During his life Jesus preached and taught human relationships should be about love and fellowship among one another, as well as faith in God. He taught of the intimate relationship with God that all people could have through devotion and prayer to the Father. Christians believe Jesus led a perfect moral life, which all others should try to imitate. The Son of God spent his life preaching his beliefs until the Romans crucified him on the cross. Christians believe that three days after Christ’s death he was resurrected by God and brought into the kingdom of heaven. Through the raising of Christ