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paganism

[pey-guh-niz-uhm] / ˈpeɪ gəˌnɪz əm /




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Theodosius was the Christian Roman emperor who embraced the Nicene Creed as the religion of empire in the late fourth century, conducting a single-minded suppression of paganism in the lands over which he ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"One example are neo-pagan groups, a religious and cultural current based on pre-Christian paganism whose followers see themselves as living Scandinavian paganism -- often in contrast to monotheistic religions such as Christianity."

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

This week’s speakers and presenters will represent Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Indigenous religions, paganism and other beliefs.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Unlike paganism, Christianity was a proselytizing religion; that is, Christian leaders hoped to convert others to their faith.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The tardy evidence of her involuntary paganism made her even more upset.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez