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P A G A N I S M








By: Bridget M. Morin










Bridget M. Morin
Prof. Datema
April 12th, 2007



PAGANISM


What is Paganism ?? Paganism is the oldest religion known to humanity. The word paganism is derived from the Latin word "paganus," which means "country dweller or civilian", and “pagus” which means “village.” People who choose the Paganism religion, believe in more than one god, also known as Polytheism. However, you will still find Pagans who are monotheistic which means believing in one god, and atheistic who are disbelievers and non-religious. Most believers of Paganism find Paganism to be a religion within itself, where as others see Paganism as a belief system, which can be assimilated into other religions such as Wicca or Druidism. Historical Paganism was a religion of place, or a native religion. All Pagan religions are typically based on a connection and worship toward nature. Modern Paganism also known as “Neo-Paganism” is......

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