2006-10-12 09:10:20 · 10 answers · asked by enlight100 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Listen to this video about what paganism is with a rev educating his church about what comes under the umbrella of paganism
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2006-10-12 10:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Leilani L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Hinduism is an ancient religion. Paganism is not a religion.
The term pagan was first used to describe Christians who rejected Roman gods. It was later used by Catholics to describe the indigenous practices of people they attempted to conquer.
There has never been a pagan religion.
Since there is a growing number of people who classify their religion as Paganism, if it becomes recognized as a religion, it will fall under the classification of Animism.
2006-10-12 09:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by limendoz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, technically Hinduism is an ancient paganism. It is not New Age Paganism, but some new age pagans will use some Hindu practices and/or concepts.
2006-10-12 09:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally speaking, "pagan" refers to one of the Western polytheistic, non-Abrahamic religions. The Greeks and Romans are the obvious examples. It's sometimes applied to Eastern religions (like Hinduism) as well, though. It's usually a derogatory term, almost like "infidel."
2006-10-12 09:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism believe in worshiping idols, Hinduism is not entirely paganism... forces of nature are considered as allies to the Hindu gods and godesses. all the gods are all various forms who have descended from the same and only superior power....
there are demigods for each element of nature in Hinduism.. also Hindus worshipers worship the planets and the sun ...
Hindu god who takes forms and appears on earth for fight evil.. therefore so many kinda of gods.
so hinduism is not paganism
2006-10-12 09:26:08 · answer #5 · answered by mad'amCurious 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on who you ask. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia every religion but theirs is "pagan".
At one time, any religion that wasn't monotheistic was concidered to be "pagan", later the definition changed simply because of the number of believers in Hinduism.
2006-10-12 09:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A bit...not really...if you believe Pat Robertson, everyone is pagan and evil. he alone will go to paradise where he will met his fellow pigs.
hinduism is practised and specifics to each region of india. for example Madras and Mumbai's hinduism are not the 'same' but they all pray Shiva
2006-10-12 09:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by sheila 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a way.
2006-10-12 09:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-12 09:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
hinduism is satanism
JESUS IS LORD
2006-10-12 09:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋