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Glimpses of World Religions
If you believe in any other God, you will come to ruins. (10) Harass him who harasses you, break the tooth who breaks
your teeth, but don't kill him !
Jesus put foward new ideals – principles by the New Testament which has already been discussed by us. He considered all as equal, raised feelings of brotherhood in the whole universe, augmented the faith in God, told them to secure peace by confessing the sins in submission to God. Be sure He told that God is the treasure-house of infinite, limitless love, forgiveness and compassion. He opened the doors of religion for all the people and gave the invaluable message of giving alms, offering prayers as well as of doing all-human welfare and happiness through the medium of education-service and health. Over and above the two main sects of the religion, we find a lot of sub-branches in the Christian religion. But chiefly, the methods of worshipping are equal or common; and so, the feelings of unity and brotherhood are being developed very much and will go on developing. The festivals of Christian religion
Among the festivals of Christian religion, the Christmas is the birth-anniversary of Jesus Christ. In fact, the seven days right from the 25th December to 1st January are being celebrated with great pomp and pleasure, although 25th December or the festival of Christmas is the biggest festival for the Christians. This festival is celebrated throughout the world. The Christians go to the churches and offer prayers, programmes of music and dancing are also organised. An angel named Santa Claus gives such gifts to children as please them immensely. “The Christmas Tree' is decorated; for, the Christmas tree is the tree shedding leaves of Charity
