paganism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈpeɪ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ us/ˈpeɪ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/
多神教，尤指世上几个主要宗教兴起之前的宗教
a religion that worships many gods, especially a religion that existed before the main world religions
Nature beliefs were common in every variety of ancient paganism. 古代多神论的各种教义通常都包括对自然的崇拜。
(also neo-paganism)异教，指一种在信仰和行动上异于主要宗教的现代新教，例如崇拜自然。
a modern religion that includes beliefs and activities that are not from any of the main religions of the world, for example the worship of nature
He was attracted to paganism - especially Wicca - because of its philosophy. 他被异教所吸引，尤其是威卡教，因为对它的哲学感兴趣。
She believes that Christian churches can learn from paganism's emphasis on the Earth. 她认为基督教会可以学习现代新教关注地球的主张。
See: pagan
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- The family practices paganism.
- Paganism is growing because it stresses connections to the Earth.
- Yule has its roots in both Christianity and paganism.
- Paganism broadly applies to many people who practice an earth-based belief system.