the word amen is very similar and could actually be a different spelling of Amun - ra the ancient sun god of egypt
and what about all those ancient egyptian obelisks all over rome
2007-02-05 13:04:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
many of the religions have similar rituals or symbols that old pagan or other religions had a long time ago. Many pagan symbols, beliefs, or rituals are intertwined with the religion these days. Its amazing how you can tie to so much in and it was convenient for everyone to celebrate on similar days and similar things. I learned it in Major World Religion. Its amazing, you should research it.
2007-02-05 13:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by kimberley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time cultures adopted the same norms for celebrating, and religions used whatever they could to indoctrinate and convert members - the familiar was easiest to use. Hard to say whether Catholocism used symbols from ancient Egyptian religions; there could be worse things.
2007-02-05 13:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sassygirlzmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,Amen means 'so be it'.It's got nothing to do with Amun-Ra the Egyptian god.
2007-02-05 13:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh I don't think so.
Cultures change over time, and some of the ancient Egyptian stuff are just historical items or places or whatever.
2007-02-05 13:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by LaModeMcFLY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Rome adopted some different cultures in their empire. Even some of their Gods were from the Greeks.
2007-02-05 13:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is just a coincidence. The etymology of amen is as follows. "O.E., from L.L. amen, from Gk. amen, from Heb., 'truth,' used adverbially as an expression of agreement (e.g. Deut. xxvii.26, I Kings i.36; cf. Mod.Eng. verily, surely, absolutely in the same sense), from Sem. root a-m-n 'to be trustworthy, confirm, support.' Used in O.E. only at the end of Gospels, otherwise translated as Soðlic! or Swa hit ys, or Sy!. As an expression of concurrence after prayers, it is recorded from c.1230."
2007-02-05 13:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're going by that logic - all christians are really ancient sun worshipers...
it's not such bad logic if you ask me though
2007-02-05 13:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Shellular Kellular 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... they worship the trinity
2007-02-05 13:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer: No.
2007-02-05 13:07:45 · answer #9 · answered by Zindo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure but i say no.
2007-02-05 13:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by ☺collia☺ PaRtY LiKe tInKeRbElL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋