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n. - A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior;

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  • One theme in Christianity is the concept of a "just war."
  • The concept of "savior" within Christianity is likley just a symptom.
  • The norm in Christianity is genocide, colonialism, and forced conversion.
  • The ‘devil’, in Christianity, is far more pious than any living human is or was.
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