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   Pa·gan·ism

   /ˈpāɡəˌniz(ə)m/

   

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   • 1. a religion other than one of the main world religions, specifically a non-Christian or pre-Christian religion: "converts from paganism to Christianity"
   • ▪ a modern religious movement incorporating beliefs or practices from outside the main world religions, especially nature worship: "modern paganism includes a respect for mother earth"

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › paganismPaganism | Definition, Beliefs, Origin, & Christianity ...

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   Aug 21, 2024 · Paganism, Christian term used to designate those religions that do not worship the God of Abraham, the figure central to both Christianity and to other Abrahamic religions like Judaism and Islam.

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   Is paganism a Christian religion?

   • Paganism, Christian term used to designate those religions that do not worship the God of Abraham, the figure central to both Christianity and to other Abrahamic religions like Judaism and Islam. Christians have used the terms paganism and pagan, which typically carry pejorative connotations, to

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   What is the difference between a pagan and a paganism?

   • A definition of a Pagan: A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. A definition of Paganism: A polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. What Paganism Is Paganism is the ancestral religion of the whole of humanity.

   What is Paganism? - Pagan Federation International

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   What does paganism mean?

   • The notion of paganism, as it is generally understood today, was created by the early Christian Church. It was a label that Christians applied to others, one of the antitheses that were central to the process of Christian self-definition. As such, throughout history it was generally used in a derogatory sense.

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   Which religion promoted modern Paganism?

   • The religion that played the most significant role in promoting modern Paganism was Wicca. Coming to public attention in 1950s England, Wicca’s early practitioners believed that their religion was the survival of a pre-Christian witches ’ religion, an idea later rejected by historians.

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   Paganism (from classical Latin pāgānus "rural", "rustic", later "civilian") is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, [1] or ethnic religions other than Judaism.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › paganismPaganism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PAGANISM is spiritual beliefs and practices other than those of Judaism, Islam, or especially Christianity. How to use paganism in a sentence. The Uses and Origins of Heathen and Pagan.

6. www.paganfederation.org › what-is-paganismWhat is Paganism? - Pagan Federation International

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   Apr 21, 2024 · Paganism is the ancestral religion of the whole of humanity. This ancient religious outlook remains active throughout much of the world today, both in complex civilisations such as Japan and India, and in less complex tribal societies world-wide.

7. www.learnreligions.com › overview-of-modernModern Paganism - Definition and Meanings - Learn Religions

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   Apr 3, 2019 · What is Paganism? Let's look at an explanation of what modern Paganism is, including the Wiccan religion and others.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAGANISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a modern religion that includes beliefs and activities that are not from any of the main religions of the world, for example the worship of nature: He was attracted to paganism - especially Wicca - because of its philosophy.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › modern-PaganismModern Paganism | History, Definition, Books, & Beliefs

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   4 days ago · Modern Paganism, family of new religions that all take their inspiration from the extinct pre-Christian religions of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia.