Is paganism a religion?

Answer 1

No. Paganism is a group of religions, just as Christianity is a group of religions.

Celtic Wicca, Dianic Wicca, Asatru and such are religions that are part of NeoPaganism, just as Catholicism, Methodism and such are part of Christianity.

Answer 2

I would say Paganism is just a blanket term for alot of different beliefs systems that are not Christian. Paganism in itself is not a religion. But there are probably some systems within Paganism that could be considered religious.

Answer 3

It's more a generic term for a class of religions. There are people who are sort of "generic pagans," just as there are people who are generic Christians -- C. S. Lewis called that "Mere Christianity." But the term "religion" is generally applied to something rather more organized than that individuality which is generic paganism.

Answer 4

In itself, it is generally considered to be a collection of religions.

But I use Pagan with a capital P because I'm eclectic. I consider Paganism my religion, though I don't follow one specific pagan religion.

Answer 5

Asking if paganism is a religion is similar to asking if a vegetable is part of the plant kingdom. Of course the answer is yes, but it is a very broad definition that encompasses many views of spirituality.

Answer 6

I am pagan. But I do not regard paganism as a religion. It is a faith , belief system.

Answer 7

No. It's a category of religions. There are a variety of religions that are pagan.

Answer 8

Paganism is a broad term used to describe many different Religions. It is generally used for any religion that isn't Judaism/Christain/Muslim.

Answer 9

"Paganism" is a bucket term that encompasses a wide variety of religions. People who claim that it is a single religion are only showing off their ignorance.

Answer 10

Yes. I believe in paganism.