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The Canons of Christianity Lori J. Gainer University of Phoenix, Austin Campus World Religious Traditions Dr. Grant Sisk Monday, October 22, 2007 The Canons of Christianity The 20-something year-old new employee bravely asked her new coworker, "Are you a Christian?" She had bee taught to be strong in her faith and to not have fear in asking such questions. The coworker replied, "No, I'm not a Christian. I'm Catholic." To this answer, the young female apostolate had not been prepared with a response. She returned home that evening confused and questioning the understanding she had of Christianity. The word 'Christian' means Christ-like, or having to do with the Christ (Random, 2006). The larger umbrella of Christianity centers on a faith which follows the life, practices, and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who is also called Jesus Christ; meaning Jesus 'The Messiah' or anointed one (Rutgers, 2005). Unlike Judaism, which is segregated only by Orthodox Jews and...

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