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Not really. Some Christian traditions come from pagan traditions (e g the Romans' Saturnalia corresponds to Christmas), but the actual beliefs and values of the religion come from only three sources: Judaism, which Christianity grew out of, the teachings of Jesus, and the teachings of prominent early Christian thinkers, like Saint Paul and Saint Augustine.
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What is the most popular religion in Albania?
Albanians have many religion .. Islam 50% and 40% Christians , The rest 10% are atheist or old illyrian pagan religion,
Does God forbid Pagan people with it meaning outside someting?
The meaning of the word "pagan" has slipped from meaning "outside" to "from the country" to "not Christian". When people describe a religion as pagan these days they usually mean that it is a religion other than Christianity, or their form of it. What God's view is of non-Christian people, is a matter on which Christians and non-Christians are likely to differ.
Who was the head of the pagan religion?
There was not just one pagan religion, but the head of the mainstream pagan religion in Rome was the emperor.
What is the difference between pagan and religion?
Pagan beliefs are one type of religion. There are other types of religion, which are not usually considered to be "pagan".
What religion are kelts?
The "Celts" of the English Isles were known for their Druid religion ( a pagan or Wicca like religion) but there ws also a large Christian grouping. The Celtic Cross was designed by these early Celtic Christians.
What religion was the Roman Emperor Nero?
The Roman Emperor Nero was raised in the Roman pagan religion, but he eventually turned against it and persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire.
Is there proof witchcraft was practiced in1692?
The Christians gave the name "witchcraft" to pagan herbalism, and pagan was around long before the christians
Can you use pagan in a sentence?
Those that only worship nature are considered pagan by Christians.
Should Christians celebrate pagan holidays?
No.
How far away is Pagan from Indiana?
What are you talking about!? Pagan isn't a place ( i don't think) Pagan is a religion!!!
Was Easter originally a pagan festival?
Like all Christian holidays, Easter was a pagan festival which was subverted to representing a Christian theme, despite bearing no relation to the event it commemorates or the symbols it uses. Easter is indeed from pagan festival to honor the fertility god. That is why they use the rabbit and the egg. dont believe me look it up.
Was Catholicism initially a Roman Pagan religion before Christianity?
Yes! It was merged with Christianity when Christianity was growing in popularity. This was done in order to get control over the growing population of the Christians. Now many Christian holidays of today are infact homage to the Pagan Gods.
