Originally Posted by
Aspire
So like pagans?
No, not like pagans.
'Pagans' loosely refers to people who hold old polytheistic beliefs in many gods. Norse, old Mediterranean religions like that of ancient Greece/Rome, ancient Slavic beliefs and many many others.
During the conquest of Northern Europe by Christians the term 'pagan' started to carry a negative connotation and was often used to refer to anyone who doesn't believe judeo-christian texts.
Atheists, however, don't believe in any deities.
Last edited by Odlov; Sep 21, 2009 at 08:25 AM.