What is pagan?
Q: What is pagan?
A: Paganism is a term that covers a great number of spiritual and religious beliefs, and someone who follows one of these beliefs is known as a Pagan.
Q: What did some pagans believe in ancient times?
A: Some of those in ancient times, who are called Pagans today, believed there was not just one god but a number of gods and goddesses.
Q: What are some examples of pagan religion?
A: The stories from Greek mythology are famous examples from a pagan religion.
Q: What do pagans usually focus on?
A: Pagans usually focus on spirituality and nature, rather than on doctrines and dogma.
Q: Are all pagans polytheists?
A: Not all pagans are polytheists (belief in more than one god). Some of them are monotheists (belief in only one god).
Q: How is the word "pagan" often used?
A: The word pagan (without a capital P) is often used to describe anyone who holds religious beliefs that differ from the main world religions.
Q: What does "Pagan" with a capital P refer to today?
A: Today Pagan, with a capital P, often refers to people who follow Neo-Pagan religions that honour the Earth.
