definition of the word 'pagan'

[MikeTheAdamite]

I often refer to things in our culture as 'pagan',like Christmas trees,easter bunnies,church bells etc..
But would it be correct to define a pagan as a WHITE person than worships a god other than Yahweh?
Or can the definition be extended to Muslims,Hindus and other non whites?
Could it also include people that worship football teams or rock bands?

[Staropramen]

http://historicalrecordings.net/audio/5 ... d+Brethren

[MikeTheAdamite]

The historicalrecordings site seems to be down!

[Staropramen]

The historicalrecordings site seems to be down!

It's working ok for me.

[MikeTheAdamite]

Thanks Staroperaman,the liink works today!
But they still did not define 'pagan',although it was established that a pagan did not need to be white as Bill focus' on white pagans!

[Staropramen]

Thanks Staroperaman,the liink works today!
But they still did not define 'pagan',although it was established that a pagan did not need to be white as Bill focus' on white pagans!

I know, that didn't exactly answer your question but I thought you'd enjoy it nonetheless.

[MikeTheAdamite]

according to wikipedia,a pagan is anybody that does not worship the one true god Yahweh including athiests!

according to the oxford dictionary,it is someone with religious beliefs other than the main world religions.

I just wondered if I am correct in calling my Athiest father,a pagan because that would really get his back up!!

[Staropramen]

I just wondered if I am correct in calling my Athiest father,a pagan because that would really get his back up!!

You should probably honor your parents to the best of your ability. Circumstances can make that very difficult sometimes, I understand.

[Kentucky]

I just wondered if I am correct in calling my Athiest father,a pagan because that would really get his back up!!

You should probably honor your parents to the best of your ability. Circumstances can make that very difficult sometimes, I understand.

I agree. We should always take the high moral road. By our example of exemplifying Christ, we attract our own moreso with honey than vinegar.

Mark

[MikeTheAdamite]

Obviously I believe I should honour my father but is calling him a pagan any more insulting than calling him an athiest?
I dont think so,.it might be a way though of helping him realizs the stupidity of his beliefs!