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There are many similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam. Both have been around for centuries. Christianity is widely followed and is supported by much proof. Similarly, Islam also has many devout followers. Both base their beliefs on a book. Although both faiths claim to be correct, only one can be true.

The source of Christianity's teachings is The Bible, which was written over a period of 1500 years by 40 different men. It is inspired by God. The Bible has been scientifically proven correct, prophecies from the Bible have been fulfilled, and manuscript evidence, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, has been found. Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, is the Messiah and is 100% God and 100% human. He is kind, loving, forgiving, and just. Amazingly, Jesus fulfilled all of the prophecies that were written about him and there is nothing that discredits him. Christianity teaches that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." The only way to make it to Heaven without Christ is to be completely perfect. Since no one can do that, Jesus died on the cross and rose again, which satisfied God's wrath. According to Christianity, the only way to be saved is to believe in what Christ did and nothing else. Christianity is a credible, God-inspired faith.

The Qur'an, which is the source of the teachings of Islam, was written in 633 AD by Mohammed, who claimed to be a messenger from God. Because the Qur'an was written by only one man who continually changed it, it is not very believable. The central figures of Islam are Allah (the god) and Mohammed, his messenger. Some claim that Allah is evil, others challenge that he is righteous. The claims of Mohammed have no evidence because Mohammed was the only one who witnessed the claimed appearance of the angel Gabriel. Islam teaches that to make it to heaven, one's good deeds must outweigh one's bad deeds. One must also follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, which are:

1. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Mohammed

2. Establishment of the daily prayers

3. Concern for and almsgiving to the needy

4. Self-purification though fasting

5. The pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able

Unfortunately, there is no savior in Islam; one must depend on himself to make it to heaven. Although Islam is a widely followed religion, it is hard to believe.

Only one of these religions can be right, but which one? There is an abundance of proof that supports Christianity and the Bible. Conversely, Mohammed's claims are the only proof of Islam, and he changed the Qur'an many times to fit his lifestyle. The true religion is clearly only Christianity. So much validates it: historical witnesses, manuscripts, and fulfilled prophecies. The way to heaven through Christianity is reasonable. Man cannot possibly earn his way to heaven! Christianity is obviously the winner, regardless of how many followers it has, because it is the true way to heaven.

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