What do you think America would be like if we were known as a Pagan Nation instead of a Christian Nation?

Question

What would America be like?

I hope people realize that I'm not saying that all Americans are Christian, but America is known as Christian nation. I myself a Pagan, and I have done enough research to know that almost all Christian Holidays were based off of Pagan Holidays (Yule/Christmas, Ostara/Easter, etc.). :D

Thanks for all your answers! They're really interesting to read!!!

Answer 1

Just the way it is now. Many nations look on the USA as Pagan.
Actions speak louder than words ?

Answer 2

Who said this was a Christian nation? The only people who believe that are the sorriest representatives of Christianity out there.

A pagan nation would probably be much like the pagan community is today--full of contradictions and people pretending they're above the usual human behavior while attacking each other. Seriously--I get more flak from other pagans who say "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!!!!" than the Christians.

Pagans who think they're automatically better than Christians are seriously deluded, as well as hypocrites. And anyone who thinks theocracy of any sort is a good idea is in for a rude awakening.

We're all HUMAN. Let's work for a human-focused government that cares less about who you pray for, and more about making sure everybody has food, shelter and a good job.

Answer 3

It would probably be similar to Sweden or Iceland but with a less socialist slant. Socialism comes from Lutheranism/Christianity, because of the idea that those that screw up get a free pass from Jesus, rather than having to accept full responsibility for their deeds and words.

Sweden and Iceland were the last European countries to convert to Christianity, and in the countryside they never really got a complete conversion from paganism.

Iceland was the first modern country to officially recognize Asatru (Norse Heathen) as a valid religion.

Answer 4

I am going to give this some thought, and come back later to give my answer.
O.K., Here I go. We may not be technical a Christian country, but that's how we are seen by the rest of the world. A good majority of the U.S is Christian. If this were a Pagan country, we would respect each other more, think before acting, and a lot more conscience of the environment. Not to mention the politicians would be a lot more honest, instead of thinking that if they go to church, they are automatically forgiven. Pagans believe you are hurting yourself when you lie.



Hi There:D ; Under God wasn't added to the Pledge of Allegiance until years after it was written.

Answer 5

Hello!!!???? Anybody there???!!!

This is NOT a christian nation...read the 1st Amendment and the writings of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other of the founders who toiled very hard keeping christianity out of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Preamble and other documents.

We have NO national or cultural religion. We are a nation that respects the beliefs of ALL, including those who don't believe in anything.

Get over yourself and do a little reading...

Answer 6

Who ever above me who stated how lawless it would be needs to read up on pre-Christian Northern European law. We were actually MUCH "stricter".
Who ever said America was full of people who say thier sorry and think that makes it better, wtf is confession for??? Or penenance? Isn't that crying to god how sorry you are and Jesus's blood just washes it all away? Think before you type people. You don't look too bright. At least I have to own up to my mistakes and either fix it or pay retrebution. Why? Because *I* f'ed up, no one else.
I would LOVE to say it would be so much nicer, but relistically it would depend on what sort of paganism. Some paths are just as cultural as they are religios and it wouldn't be much "better" then it is now, though it would be far more honorable. Paganism is the fastest growing relgion in America. We shall see I suppose.

Answer 7

I'd prefer America to remain as the founding fathers invisioned it, a Secular Nation. Look at our National Seal... Novo Ordo Seculorem

Answer 8

America is not a Christian Nation
Many Americans are committedChristians and the more all Americans let each person live in real religious freedom and moral responsibility the better the religious or noreligious lives of all will be.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

i think that this nation would be alot better off if it were pagan. at least most of the pagan religions make more sense than christianity. and then we wouldn't have the "christian right" screwing everything up (ie - george bush being elected).