![]() Still others say paganism is equivalent to satanism, which is incorrect, but as I said before it all depends on who you ask. Paganism is an umbrella term, meaning it covers a wide range of religions, including: Wicca, Neo-paganism, Asatru, Celtic reconstructionism, Indigenous traditions, Hellenic paganism, Druidry, witchcraft, and more. Some say paganism is any religion that isn’t one of the Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity, or Judaism), while others say paganism is a religion that follows a polytheistic view and seeks to revive the old ways of our ancestors. Paganism has different definitions, depending on the person you ask. So, First, What is Paganism?įirst, we must define Christianity and Paganism. How connected we all are, even if we are told that we are different and divided. Many people will bark at this statement and call it heresy, but in this article I will present the facts and show both Christians and Pagans how alike they actually are. So what does the world’s largest religion have in common with nearly all of the others, including Paganism? Why is the title of this section Christianity is a lot like Paganism? If we do our research and really dive into the often untold origins of Christianity, we will see that much of the Christian religion is in fact pagan at its roots. You Want the Truth About Christianity’s Pagan Roots? Christianity IS Paganism At It’s Core The third largest religion statistically speaking is listed as “secular/agnostic/atheist”, which could also include pagans however, Neopaganism ranked as number 18 on the list of largest religions, but followed Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shinto which to some are also a part of the Pagan umbrella. In the past five years, those numbers have surely increased. Christianity is the largest religion in the world today, boasting over 2 billion in 2012, alongside of Islam with over 1 billion followers in 2012. Paganism predates Christianity by millions of years. Most people see Christianity and Paganism as two very separate, different religions. ![]() Christianity & Paganism: Statistically Speaking Read on to learn more about Christianity’s pagan traditions, holidays and practices. The roots of Christianity are pagan, and so I beg to differ with those who argue you can’t be Christian and pagan. Someone wise once said to me, “Christianity IS paganism.” I scoffed at the remark, until I began studying the origins of religion. ![]()
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