Question

For this discussion, I want you to compare and contrast Judaism and Christianity. To do this explain three ways they are similar and three ways they are different. I want you to be sure and be totally neutral in this comparison.. I don't want you to argue that one or the other religion is better or worse than the other one. Don't take a side. Just explain them. 

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Similarities between Judaism and Christianity:

1. Believe in God Almighty

Both religions are believe there is God Almighty who created this universe and controls it in daily life. Both believe that God exist by own and He is all powerful.

2. Believe in Old Testament (OT) and Ten Commandments

Both religions are believe what is written in Old Testament and follow the principles of Old Testament. Judaism's Old Testament present in their Holy Book "Torah" and Christianity's Old Testament present in their "Holy Bible."

These both religions follow and believe in Ten Commandments, which is the foundation for both religions. Both the religions believe that God gave this Ten Commandments to Mosses at Mt. Sinai as Laws for daily basis. Both observe these Commandments and follow in daily lifestyle to show that they are obeying God.

3. Image of God

Both Judaism and Christianity believe that God created mankind in His own image (Genesis 1:26) and we humankind are special creatures and are in top authority among all creatures.

Differences between Judaism and Christianity:

1. Trinity

Judaism does not believe in Trinity or Godhead or Three in One God such as God The Father, God The Son and The Holy Spirit. They believe that there is only One whole God who is complete being and He is Spirit not physical being. Whereas, Christianity believe in Trinity, God The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit. They believe that these Three God are One which is United in thoughts, behavior and everything, they work as One.

2. Jesus

Judaism does not believe that Jesus is Messiah. They believe that Jesus did fit to be a Messiah because opposed some of thier laws and customs. Whereas, Christians believe that Jesus is Messiah and He came to save all mankind, who are lost in this sinful world and die on the cross for sinful men.

3. New Testament (NT)

Judaism does not believe in New Testament and they does not follow the principles of New Testament. Whereas Christian follow and believe in New Testament principles.