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there is a form of Paganism that is called Christopagan - a Christian Pagan. For more info on Pagans click link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagan

Pagan = Polytheism, Christinaity = Single God. Pagans worship a variety of gods in different names and datelines. The only true difference in a pagan is they do not worship the single god that Jews, Muslims, and Christians do.

It depends, if you are a Norseman you follow the ways of the Odinist. You follow their traditions using their alters, dates, sacrifices, etc.

If you are a Celtic or a Druid you will use the natural aspects of the universe, and you would use their dates, holidays, rituals, etc.

Just like Christians have their rituals, as do Jews and Muslims.

Yes seasons, gods, and spirits bound to those natural things.

Well Shizu just copied the long version ~chuckles~

This might help

Origin of Religion - Polytheism
The origin of religion and polytheistic systems: Polytheism (a belief in many gods) is thought to have originated with Hinduism in about 2500 BC. Hindu beliefs were recorded in the Bhagavad Gita, which revealed that many gods were subject to a supreme Brahman god. Polytheism was also the religion of many other ancient cultures, including Assyria, Babylonia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. The ancient polytheistic belief systems viewed gods as being in control of all natural events such as rainfall, harvests and fertility. Generally, polytheistic cultures believed in sacrifices to appease their gods. For instance, the Canaanites sacrificed to the male god, Baal, and his female counterpart, Ashteroth. Baal controlled the rain and the harvest, while Ashteroth controlled fertility and reproduction. The Greeks and Romans developed polytheism to a highly structured pantheon of gods and goddesses.

http://www.allaboutreligion.org/Origi…

LOL It was to me (((Shizuko)))

Being a raised a Christian and being around so many different Christians growing up, I have learned that this term gets applied to anyone who does not follow the Christian religion, including Jews and Muslim. Also, I have seen it applied to Christians who just have a different belief then mainstream Christianity. Another example, I have heard Seventh Day Adventist call mainstream Christianity pegan and that seemed to be just because they worship on Sunday as opposed to them, who worship on Saturday. I have found the true understanding of a Pagan lost among most Christians.

With that being said, this was always my understanding of what a Pegan is:

OccultPizz wrote:
Pagan = Polytheism, Christinaity = Single God. Pagans worship a variety of gods in different names and datelines. The only true difference in a pagan is they do not worship the single god that Jews, Muslims, and Christians do.

I think that is what I usually find when I look it up in a dictionary or such. I do think one dictionary also added that a Pagan can also be someone who has no religion but that meaning was lost somewhere is the past 30 years.

If I had to personally define it I would all it a mix of religions or a lack of religion.

Good post. It was neat to see the different responses and lead me to read some things elsewhere on the net about it.

Oops! I am a late comer to the post! Looks like ya got it covered above. :)

Not all Pagans are polytheists some follow a single Patron or Matron deity. Sorry for throwing a wrench ;) Generally the easiest way to understand a Pagan is to ask them to explain what they practice. My personal definition, as a pagan myself, is someone who follows an alternative to the Judeo-Christian religions’.

Yeah it is very true that the vast majority of people use words without actually knowing the truth within the definition ~chuckles~

Catholics are pretty much pagans too, but you’ll never hear them admit too it ~smiles~

HEY! Catholics are Christian…or something…*shifts her Santaria candles and winks at the Saints*

Um what about Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations…*grins*

It’s Friday, thank the Gods you’re all here to share it with me and my razor wit… :D

rofl (((times)))

Heeheee ~smiles~.