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In religion, there are different viewpoints on numerous topics from the fundamental beliefs to how to discipline misbehaving children. These lessons and many others are taught in the sacred text of each religion. In Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, the beliefs may be similar but they are in actuality a world apart. But what there fundamentals and are they the same to another religion? What are their practices; are they the same to those of another religion? What are some direct quotes from the sacred text and how are they understood and applied by its followers? Ranked number twelve on the largest religions of the world 2007,with 14 million followers, Judaism has been known to be a very family oriented religion. It has been said that Judaism has traces back to the creation of mankind and back the Hebrew tribe of Abraham. They believe that God does exist. They also believe that god will reward the “ good” and punish the “ wicked”. In this religion, there are 613 commandments that are written in the sacred book, the Torah. All 613 commandments give insight on how to live the ideal Jewish lifestyle. But there are also many unclear verses. In Chapter one, verse 7, the Torah says, “To do all the Torah which My servant Moshe commanded you don't stray from it left or right." I did my research and to my surprise, the Torah says in previous verses, that Hashem wrote the commandments of the Torah. Me as someone who isn’t apart of any religion, reading this confuses me. Why would God give some one else credit for writing such a staple of the Jewish religion? Rabbi Siegel says that even though Hashem wrote it, it was taught by Moshe and that is why he receives the credit. This still doesn't make sense to me but a religion has its own beliefs and so do I. The religion of Judaism refers to the Torah for insight and guidance on how to live the “ right” life.   The religion of Islam has several sects. But all sects use the Koran as a holy book. The religion of Islam is founded on the belief of modesty for women and men alike. The Koran says “ O children of Adam, We have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of God's signs, that they may take heed.” When I read this I assumed that this meant cover your breast and pull your pants up to above you knees. But I researched the topic more to get a better understanding. It turns out that modesty doesn’t only refer to clothing but to worship, social events and how people interact with their peers. Something that also stuck me was that the Koran emphasizes that modesty develops value and character. I agree with this aspect of the religion of Islam. I do think that modesty builds virtue and character and that women and men alike should cover themselves accordingly. The religion of Islam has many regulations to it followers. But the aspect of modesty, in my opinion, should be a world wide belief because it can do no harm. Finally, the religion of Christianity is a religion that there is much controversy over for centuries. Christianity focuses on Repention of sins and a life in heaven after death. In Ephesians Chapter 5, verses 22 -24, Paul says what he believes is the proper way to carry on a relationship between a man and his wife: “ Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.” Reading this I became angered. Why must I be subject to my husband? Reverend Bob Deffinbaugh disagrees, “I would have expected Paul to reason in this way: Husbands are to manifest the headship of Jesus Christ over His church, and thus they are to be the spiritual leaders of their wives. If the wives are commanded to submit, then the husbands surely must be instructed to lead. But they are not. Instead of commanding husbands to **//lead//** their wives, Paul instructs them to **//love//** their wives.” Religions have all in all there own beliefs; their way of relaying them as different as the corresponding interpretation. The three largest religions in the world, have different important subjects that they expand on, some more that others. With the Judaism, the religion of Islam, and Christianity, three of the worlds largest religions, have semi- valid points. These all affect the world we live in today for the good and for the bad. Perhaps these religions will come together and reach a common ground or maybe they will clash and become even more separated than they are today, we will have to wait and see.