No, Christianity is based on divine sacrifice, that took place almost twenty centuries ago, and we all can take part in it through faith.
Isaiah 53:10 - "Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand."
John 1:29 - "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
John 3:16-17 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, for God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
The human condition of Christianity is based on the love of God. It teaches that God loves everyone and proved it by sending his own son to die.
Before Christianity came to Britain, the priests of the ancient Briton were of the Druid religion. This was a pagan religion and they offered human sacrifice.
Hernan Cortes worked to convert the Aztecs to Christianity, which eventually led to the decline of the practice of human sacrifice in their culture. He also used military force to defeat the Aztec empire, which further weakened their ability to continue the practice.
No. Jewish people follow an ethical code that is quite different from the beliefs of Christianity. For example, Jews do not accept that human sacrifice can lead to salvation, even if the human is part god.
Because Jesus Christ on which Christianity is based is the Son of God/God.
Christianity itself has its roots in the Jewish faith. There are no popular religions that are based on Christianity, however there are a lot of forms of Christianity such as Orthodox, Methodist, Baptist, and so on.
The cross symbolizes the meeting point of faith and sacrifice, as well as the coming together of divine love and human redemption. It holds great significance in Christianity as a representation of these core beliefs.
prisioners sometimes partake in human sacrifice
No. Hindus do not believe in human sacrifice.
No, a cross is not considered an idol in Christianity. It is a symbol of Jesus' sacrifice and a reminder of his teachings.
No, only God knows all and God revealed his love for every human on earth through Christ and Christianity.
Jewish AnswerThe perfect sacrifice is one which is accompanied by repentance and subordination to God's will (Talmud, Berakhot 23a). (In response to the post below this one, it should be noted that my above answer does not refer to human sacrifice, which is prohibited by the Torah.)Discussion on the Christian Perfect SacrificeJudaism does not agree with Christianity that the "Jesus Sacrifice" was the perfect sacrifice. Judaism fundamentally disagrees with the Christian concept of Jesus' divinity and therefore would see the "sacrifice" as a human sacrifice which is explicitly forbidden by the law. Secondly, the concept of a perfect sacrifice that serves as eternal expiation is also disavowed by Judaism.