2007-02-27 08:04:14 · 18 answers · asked by Myaloo 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah,I know its widely known and I know that this has been asked many times before but I still would like to see what a few of the newer people think about it
2007-02-27 08:07:00 · update #1
Not at all. Christianity believes in one God, existing in three persons. This is possibly the most difficult to grasp concept in Christianity. While there is only one God, there are three forms which He exists in, which are all different and unique. There are countless illustrations that people come up with, but all of them have some incompletion to them.
Pagans, on the other hand, have a view of many different gods over different parts of the world and existence. They are all completely individual entities with little relation to one another (accept by blood in many beliefs).
2007-02-27 08:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by GodsKnite 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Christian "trinity" concept is totally Patriarchal. Pagan concepts are more balanced, recognizing both male and female as integral in worship.
2007-02-27 16:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myaloo!!!!!!!! I've missed your smiling face :)
Yep, trinity type gods are common in paganism.
In the case of christianity, it's Father, Son, Holy Spirit, where in Paganism its Youth, Father, Sage (generally speaking)
Mithraism had a similar concept to christianity and it's 400 years older.
2007-02-27 16:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kallan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Christian Trinity is a sort of knockoff of Platonic ideas. Or an ill-digested regurgitation, if you will. As is much of Christian theology!
The Hindu trinity of Brahman/Vishnu/Shiva has nothing to do with it, any more than the Cross has to do with the Lingam because both happen to be phallic symbols.
2007-02-27 16:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is similar to certain faiths in that some were seen as triple influences. For example, from the Celts you can see Brid (Bridget, Bride, and several other names) was the patron Goddess of poets for inspiration, patron of craftsmen for skill, and patron of healers for medicine. Trinities are somewhat common in different mythos.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-02-27 16:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Pagans often have more than three gods. The Patron Saints, though... that's another story. Many of them are pre-Christian gods with a different name tacked on.
It might mirror the Brahman-Vishnu-Shiva Hindu trinity, but as Christianity had little exposure to Hinduism during its formative years, I doubt it.
2007-02-27 16:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, where as most pagans have more than 3 gods, many of thoes gods are triune. (3 aspects of a god in one).
it is very likely that this very concept came from Pagan converts putting their traditions into the early catholic church.
2007-02-27 16:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since Christianity got a lot if it's concepts and ideas from religions that came before it then I guess the answer would be yes. My cyber little sister lol.
2007-02-27 16:12:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Funny, I used to read mythology a lot, and I never read about any any pagan gods with three heads (three headed monsters maybe, but not gods).
Which gods were you referring to? Any one specific?
2007-02-27 16:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity has a lot of things from different religions.
2007-02-27 18:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋