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Why is mistletoe not allowed in most Catholic Churches?
I'm not sure if mistletoe is prohibited in a Catholic Church as a decoration but its presence would surely raise a few eyebrows considering its pagan origins as well as many of the superstitions that surround the parasitic plant.
Is Steve Carell a Neo-Pagan?
He's Catholic.
Is Gerard Way Jewish?
No Gerard way is catholic
Who brought pagans into christian churches?
In the middle ages the Catholic church did a very smart thing in it's converting of the pagan peoples. Instead of trying to change their celebrations they changed them into Christian celebrations from pagan. Christmas is a good example of this. At one time it was the pagan winter solace celebration and the Catholic church made it Christ Mass. In this way they were able to take the pagan customs and make them Christian, thus, changing a whole society.
Does the Roman Catholic associate with Isis Orisis and Horus?
The Catholic Church is not associated in any way with the pagan Egyptian gods mentioned.
Five political outcomes of Constantine's conversion?
1. Religion as a whole became more accepted. 2. Churches became tax exempt. 3. Traditional sacrifices were outlawed. 4. Pagan cults were suppressed. 5. The Catholic church was established as a governing authority.
What did the Catholic church officials of the Middle Ages believe about dance?
It was asociated with pagan rituals.
What practices within the Catholic church was taken directly from pagan religion?
Idol worshiping
What did the catholic church officials of the middle age believe about dance?
It was asociated with pagan rituals.
Describe two ways early missionaries converted pagan populations to Christianity?
They burned Pagan temples to the ground and built christian churches on the sites.They told of an evil fallen angel that would burn you and torture you forever in the afterlife if you weren't christian. If that wasn't scary enough they would then tell pagans "Oh by the way this evil angel looks exactly like your pagan god!"So they destroyed Pagan temples and scared the pagans into attending Christian churches.
What are two advantages for the Christians of using old pagan sites for churches?
1. If they tore down and rebuilt over the pagan sites it got rid of the pagan temple. One less Pagan Temple meant one less pagan temple and thus less pagans (in theory). 2. Since pagans were accustomed to gathering at that site, it would be easier for them to continue gathering there even for non-pagan ceremonies.
Is the rosary considered a pagan practice?
No, the rosary is not considered a pagan practice. It is a form of prayer in the Catholic tradition that involves reciting prayers and meditating on the life of Jesus and Mary.
