Well, now, this is an interesting topic. I wish you were comparing all three--Christianity, Judaism, and Islam--because that would be easier in one sense. Why? You can't really talk about Judaism and Islam without making references to Christianity. For instance, take their view of Jesus. Islam sees him as a prophet of "God" that did not die, but rather ascended to heaven during the crucifixion. Both Judaism and Christianity say that he died by crucifixion; plus, of, course, Christians believe in the resurrection. Still, Judaism views him as a false prophet, while Islam posits him as a true prophet, whose message has been corrupted. Obviously, in Christianity he is seen as the son of "God" and the messiah (and in some sects as "God" incarnate). Jesus is important in comparing the three because, even though they are all monotheistic religions, Islam and Judaism are stricter in their monotheistic belief. Many Christians believe in the "Holy Trinity," which has many interpretations. If you just wish to compare Islam and Judaism, it really depends on which aspect(s) of the religions, because they are both complex and multi-layered. Islam is stricter in one sense and not strict in another. For example, Islam espouses a literal interpretation of its holy text (the Qur'an); there is an eternal heaven (paradise) and eternal hell--nothing in between or varying. Judaism, however, isn't that literal; the interpretation of heaven and hell vary, from no heaven or no afterlife to a heaven and hell. In any case, there's just too much to go into. If you want specific comparisons of specific subjects/aspects, then that might be much easier.
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