These Religions Today
Judaism and Christianity both continued to develop over the ages. Judaism in the form of Rabbinic Judaism which led to the development of the different branches of Judaism that exists today. And Christianity, first as the official religion of the Roman Empire and then later during the Middle ages where the Church gained enormous power. 

There are many different sects in both Christianity and Judaism, these sects usually develop when there is a disagreement in belief or practice. Examples of sects in Christianity include the Catholics and the Orthodox.  The Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church broke apart in The Great Schism in 1054 CE after much argument between the Pope and the Patriarch. In Judaism sects include the Orthodox and the Progressive (sometimes know as Reform or Liberal). Orthodox Jews believe that they are practicing a religion that has remained unchanged for centuries, while Progressive Jews observe major customs but ignores minor practices which they feel are no longer suitable in today's society. 

Despite the different sects of each religion and the slight various on their beliefs Christianity and Judaism are both thriving religions of today. They have both suffered many difficulties and yet always managing to come out on top. These two religions will no doubt survive well into the future of our society.

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