heathenism (Meaning)

Wordnet

heathenism (n)

any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

Webster

heathenism (n.)

The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism.

The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism.

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any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or IslamismThe religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism., The manners or mo

pantheism, doctrine, monotheism, theology, polytheism,paganism, communion, deism, religion, sect

secularism, unbelief, secularism, unbelief, atheism, agnosticism,agnosticism, atheism, know-nothingism, know-nothingism

The spread of Christianity in Europe led to the decline of heathenism.

Heathenism was a dominant religious system in pre-Christian Scandinavia.

The Roman Empire actively persecuted Christians and practitioners of heathenism.

The Vikings, known for their pagan beliefs, practiced a form of heathenism.