MAN GOD

             A conflict exists between leaders and lay members alike in two of the world's mainstream religions. Christianity and Islam, are in conflict or their respective stances over their disagreement over the divinity of man and God. The philosophical perspective held by each of these religions about the divinity of man and God is paramount in insuring that it's teachings will dominate whether it is Islamic or Christian. The philosophical assumptions that cause the disagreement generate in a follower the belief that his or her religion is dominate over the other. What problems and benefits does the concept of the divinity of man being placed in the form of God afford the followers of each of these religions? Was Jesus the Son of man or the Son of God are the focal issues argued in this Philosophical research paper.
             In Christian theology, Jesus Christ is the supreme deity who is both God and man in the flesh, who walked the earth.1 It is believed by Christians, that Jesus Christ was born through the virgin Mary. This birth was the beginning of a series of miracles throughout His adulthood and life. These divine miracles of Jesus are what sets the decree of unity between man and God, in Christian theology.
             In his life Jesus preformed many miraculous acts. Such acts as Walking on water,2 healing the blind3, and healing the sick4 are acts beyond human capability. These acts, Christians argue, can be manifested only by God. Being God is the only way or reason Jesus was able to will these miraculous acts: God came down to earth in flesh and blood to make right, what was wrong. For the Christians, Jesus' unblemished record has given him the most high and honorable place in Christianity--The Son of God.
             In contrast, the Islamic religion has its understanding of Jesus and his reputation. These understandings fall under the 5 pillars5 of faith: declaration of faith; Payer; Charity; fasting; and pilgrimage. The pillar ...

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