Over the course of two millennia, Christianity has grown to be the most widely practiced religion on earth. What factors might have contributed to the widespread practice of Christianity? Not all Christians share the same beliefs. What, in your opinion, are the most important beliefs in Christianity? What defines a person as Christian or not Christian?

Think of a famous Christian. How does (or did) this person’s beliefs and customs influence his or her actions?

Christianity is found in nearly every country in the world. Christian practice varies considerably from country to country, and tends to take on the "flavor" of the local culture. What are some ways in which Christianity is practiced differently in different parts of the world?

Some people have claimed that the Apostle Paul, rather than Jesus, is the founder of the Christian religion. Why has this claim been made? To what extent is it true? To what extent is it false?