asked by a friend, how would you describe the essence of Christianity? Are there teachings embraced by all (or, at least, most) forms of Christianity?...

1- If asked by a friend, how would you describe the essence of Christianity? Are there teachings embraced by all (or, at least, most) forms of Christianity?

2 -How do Christianity beliefs about these same issues compare with those of religion such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism?