1. Humanities 1010 Alex, Colten and Chloe
Religion Project
Humanities 1010
Alex, Colten and Chloe

2. Quiz Questions
1. What is the view of afterlife according to Orthodox Christianity?
2. Who founded Orthodox Christianity?
3. What is one similarity between Orthodox Christianity and Confucianism?

3. Introduction to Orthodox Christianity
The current estimate for the population of Orthodox Christians is between million members. This makes it the second largest single Christian denomination behind the Catholic church.
Orthodox Christianity originated at the time of schism in between Rome and Constantinople. It spread throughout the Middle East, the Balkans and Russia and its Centre was Constantinople, also known as “New Rome” The founder of Orthodox Christianity is said to be Paul the Apostle.

4. Orthodox Christianity
Paul the Apostle
Similarly to other Christian Churches, Orthodox Christians believe that “God Revealed himself in Jesus Christ and they have a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection.
The Old Testament of the Bible.

6. Practices and Rituals
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Form of Worship
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Happiness is found by believing in Jesus Christ and living your life as he did.
Repentance allows them to obtain forgiveness from their mistakes that are made so that happiness can be obtained once again.
Heaven and Hell:
They do believe in Heaven and Hell. The main belief is that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved in Heaven. Living righteously is important as well.
Hell is for those that live lives of crime, violence, hate and unbelief. They base these beliefs on the bible and teachings of Jesus and his apostles.

7. Form of Dress by Orthodox Christians

8. Comparison of Orthodox Christianity to Confucianism
Founded by Confucius
Temple worship
Extreme respect for ancestors and elders
Confucius philosophy, The Analects
Belief in humanity
Value book learning and social relationships
Values true intent of individual goodness
Did not encourage followers to seek eternal life, did not discuss gods, death or afterlife.
Orthodox Christianity
Believed to be founded by Paul the Apostle
Temple Worship
Respect for all
Holy Bible
Tries to live as Jesus did
Purpose of faith is to reach Heaven and live with God and Jesus, rather than be in Hell forever.

9. Traditional Orthodox Christian food
Egg cracking
Whoever’s egg withstands cracking will have good luck for the coming year
Magheritsa (Easter Soup)
Red eggs (symbol of renewal of life and blood of Christ)
The tsoureki bread is a sweet, orange zesty Greek Easter bread that has the light and fluffy consistency

10. Quiz Questions
1. What is the view of afterlife according to Orthodox Christianity?
2. Who founded Orthodox Christianity?
3. What is one similarity between Orthodox Christianity and Confucianism?

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