2006-12-21 23:15:29 · 9 answers · asked by fiddich59 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Kemetic Orthodox people do, but they use some pretty iffy archaeology and history, IMO. My Egyptologist friends from Chicago think it's silly as heck.
Some modern neo-pagans use their ideas of the concepts of Egyptian belief in modern practise.
2006-12-22 01:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Egypt there are three main religious faiths among native Egyptians. Most are Muslim. There is a sizable Coptic Christian population and a few Jews.
If there are any Egyptians still worshipping the old gods, they keep it very quiet as the big three are notoriously antagonistic toward all other faiths, especially polytheistic ones.
Since each of the gods had their own followers, no, there was never a single name for all the faiths involved in the worship of the Ennead and its gods.
2006-12-22 07:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kemetic reconstructionism is a form of reconstructionist religion which recreates the ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices. As with other types of polytheistic reconstructionism, it can best be described as a culturally focused, academic approach to the religion (in this case, focused on ancient Egypt, and placing priority on sources respected by modern egyptologists). Kemetic reconstructionists study the forms which the religion took in ancient times, as well as everything in its original cultural context which is available for general study- art, politics, economics, etc. These are not studied for the purpose of role-playing an ancient Egyptian lost in modern times- a common misconception- but in order to fully appreciate the implications and significance of specific religious forms and practices in the ancient setting. Most reconstructionists, Kemetic reconstructionists included, realize that it is not possible to re-enact the life and practices of an ancient civilization with 100% accuracy. The aim is to understand the ancient worldview and reasons for their practices as well as is humanly possible, so as to manifest the significance of each religious and ritual action in an appropriate context in modern life. Preference is given to traditional forms whenever possible, but not to the point where it would sacrifice the meaning behind the form.
2006-12-22 07:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I know a guy who does. Can't remember what he calls it but he said he made that up anyway because there isn't a name for it.
I thought it was coptic but it turns out that's just egyptian christians... oh well.
Just call it Ancient Egyptian religion. Or make up a name like my friend has.
2006-12-22 07:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't worship the ancient Egyptian god pantheon, but I do hold Bastet in extremely high esteem.
Happy Solstice!
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2006-12-22 10:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes people still worship the egyption gods adn i dont think it really has a name it is just another pagan religion not alot of our religions have names
2006-12-22 07:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by lucifer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kemetic. www.kemet.org
It's reconstructed from ancient writings and archeology.
2006-12-22 08:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by Kithy 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
no but ofcourse in egypt.it is.
egyptsiam
2006-12-22 07:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cheerleaders---"Ra!Ra! Ra!"
2006-12-22 07:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋