number of adherents: around 2.2 billion (largest in the world)

call them: Christians

geographic location: Europe, the Americas, southern Africa

denominations: Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Protestants (Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, many more)

ounder: Jesus Christ (it’s Abrahamic in origin)

holy book: The Bible, especially the New Testament

beliefs: Jesus is both human and divine - the Son of God; he  led a virtuous life; he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns with God the Father

clergy: the Pope is head of the church, priests are local authorities

islam

founder: Muhammad  (570 - 632)

holy book: Qur’an

beliefs: monotheistic, Abrahamic

Five Pillars (testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgrimage)

Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah (God), and observing Islamic law

hinduism

number of adherents: 1.1 billion (third largest)

call them: Hindus

geographic location: India, Nepal

holy book: the Vedas - eternal truths revealed to ancient sages; written in verse form (meant to be sung and easily memorized)