What are the similarities of these two religions? Do the basic fundamentals of Christianity derive from Paganism?
2006-07-11 05:31:08 · 6 answers · asked by Farfignuegen 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Paganism is defined as any non-christian religion, I believe.
What people don't get is that Christianity/Judaism comes from ancient middle-eastern religions. The people of Ur worshipped a pantheon of deities, headed by the god El. Abraham decided to take El as his patron god.. but still acknowledged the veracity of the other gods.
2006-07-11 05:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The foundation of Christianity is monotheism thought by many to be first introduced by Pharoh Akhanaken, who wanted the people to consider only him as the true sun god. The foundation of paganism is worship of the natural world and its elements, such as the sun. Accordingly, both religions do have a similar foundation. However, Jesus Christ was not a sun worshiper, but a prophet who proclaimed the Kingdom of God. Christianity separates itself from paganism as Jesus' personal views became the mandate of the religion - as opposed to the views of an unseen diety.
2006-07-11 12:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern Paganism derives more from Christianity than it does from its true roots.In the age of paganism there was little written if they even had a written system.Paganism today is only what people thought it was then.None sacrifice there children or make them walk through fire or have mass animal sacrifices.In short modern paganism is only hedonism with theatrics.
2006-07-11 12:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of Paganism you are talking about. There are literally zillions of different variations of Paganism out there. Some might be similar to Christianity, others bear no resemblance whatsoever.
2006-07-11 12:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Abriel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same difference that is found between Hope and Fear.
2006-07-11 12:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Aain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these two religions are intertwined...read the davinci code!
2006-07-11 12:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by dj@ro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋