Jesus: For my religion, it is important to my people because that is where I was crucified. Also, the Holy Land is important to them because that is where I rose from death.
Muhammad: The Holy Land is important to my faith because it is where I ascended to the Heavens and met with God.
Moses: The Holy Land is important because King David was an important ruler and is told in all of the stories of the different religions.
Me: What is the Holy Book of your faith and how does it compare to others?
Jesus: In my faith, my followers read the Bible. The Bible combines both the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) and New Testament. The New Testament is the history and teaching of my life.
Muhammad:
In the Qur’an it is considered to be as if God had said it. Also, it is organized in 114 chapters and is recited by followers of the faith.
Moses: The Torah is special to my followers because it is the history my life.
Me: How are the basic beliefs of the 3 monotheistic religions similar?
Jesus: Each of the religions has their own God. In Christianity and Islam each believe in Jesus.
Muhammad: All three believe in good deeds as salvation.
Moses: A good after life is considered Heaven or “Paradise.”
Me: How do the religions differ?
Jesus: I’m considered the son of God in Christianity but in Hebrew I don’t exist.
Muhammad: We are born with the capability to do good or bad. Its an even balance.
Moses: My followers pray in a synagogue.