They simply are not. When Jesus came to establish His Church - named after Him as Christian in Antioch - there was only One Church with various local affiliates. Today, there are an estimated 41,000 Christian Church/Organizations worldwide with each teaching some variation of the biblical truths or having different governmental structures. Obviously, they can't all be 'true' but that is the way of mankind.
The main branches of Christianity are Protestantism and Catholicism.
There are various forms in Christianity in the way of Churches. But, they are all aimed at the same goals that are established in the religion of what Christianity stands for.Some major branches are:BaptistsMethodistsLutheransPresbyteriansNon-Denominational
There wasn't a specific "first branch" associated with Christianity. The disciples preached to the Jews about Jesus. Then the disciples went all around the world starting churches. However, there are 3 major branches of Christianity. These branches include:Eastern OrthodoxyProtestantismRoman CatholicismMany people believe there to be only 1 form of Christianity. This may be true, but Christianity has branches!
Judaism is where Christianity had originated from. The Religions as far as god start from the Jewish, then to Christianity, which branches to Catholicism which then branches to all kinds of Christian faiths. But, to answer the question bluntly, it started with Judaism.
Bishops are officials of many, but not all, branches of Christianity. They therefore usually live in any country where Christianity is observed.
Christianity has the most sects of all the religions, which is in the vicinity of 1000 +/-.
Of course, they are in the branches of Christianity religion. All of these Christian groups followed Jesus as their perfect model.
Catholic, Protestant, & Orthodox.
The basic beliefs of Christianity are all based on the Holy Bible. Some branches have changed things or added to the Bible, but orthodox Christianity holds the Bible as the only basis and the only truth in Christianity.
you are a Christian or Catholic Answer: Christian. There are many types of Christianity. Catholic is one. It is against divorce and all homosexual activity, unlike other branches of Christianity.
The most different branches of religion on the chart are likely those that are least related in terms of their beliefs, practices, and origins. For example, religions like Buddhism and Islam may be considered as most different because they have different foundational principles, scriptures, and practices.
With the exception of the various branches and varieties of Christianity, all of the rest are.