Pagan - Revision history

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: recat

2009-03-31T14:49:13Z

recat

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	There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.		There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.

−	[[Category:~~Religio Romana~~]]	+	[[Category:Roman religion]]

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: decap

2008-12-18T14:13:51Z

decap

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−	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons (notably some Asatruar) prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan". Recently, the term [[~~Cultor~~ deorum]] has been suggested. This would refer to any person, ancient or modern, who ~~follows~~ the [[Religio Romana]].	+	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons (notably some Asatruar) prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan". Recently, the term ''[[cultor deorum]]'' (female: ''cultrix'') has been suggested. This would refer to any person, ancient or modern, who practices the [[Religio Romana]].

	The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.		The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.


−	==Understanding of "~~Pagan~~" in Nova Roma==	+	==Understanding of "pagan" in Nova Roma==

	"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and the followers thereof.		"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and the followers thereof.
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−	==Other contemporary understandings of "~~Pagan~~"==	+	==Other contemporary understandings of "pagan"==

	Religious Tolerance.org [http://www.religioustolerance.org/] has identified seven different contemporary usages of "Pagan" or "Paganism" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm].		Religious Tolerance.org [http://www.religioustolerance.org/] has identified seven different contemporary usages of "Pagan" or "Paganism" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm].
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	# Pagans are Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, etc		# Pagans are Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, etc

−	Religious Tolerance.org also distinguishes "~~Pagan~~" from "~~Neo~~-pagan" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm], suggesting that the latter is less likely to cause confusion, but is also less likely to be familiar to a general audience. In their usage, [[Reconstructionism\|reconstructionists]] would be included in "~~Neo~~-pagans". This term does not seem to have wide currency within Nova Roma.	+	Religious Tolerance.org also distinguishes "pagan" from "neo-pagan" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm], suggesting that the latter is less likely to cause confusion, but is also less likely to be familiar to a general audience. In their usage, [[Reconstructionism\|reconstructionists]] would be included in "neo-pagans". This term does not seem to have wide currency within Nova Roma.


−	==History of the word "~~Pagan~~"==	+	==History of the word "pagan"==

	There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.		There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.

	[[Category:Religio Romana]]		[[Category:Religio Romana]]

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 22:59, 15 June 2008

2008-06-15T22:59:16Z

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	There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.		There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.

−	[[Category:~~Roma Antiqua~~]]	+	[[Category:Religio Romana]]

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 22:58, 15 June 2008

2008-06-15T22:58:59Z

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	There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.		There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.
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		+	[[Category:Roma Antiqua]]

M. Lucretius Agricola: Edit for euphony

2006-06-02T12:43:53Z

Edit for euphony

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−	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge ~~for some~~. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons (notably some Asatruar) prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan". Recently, the term [[Cultor deorum]] has been suggested. This would refer to any person, ancient or modern, who follows the [[Religio Romana]].	+	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons (notably some Asatruar) prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan". Recently, the term [[Cultor deorum]] has been suggested. This would refer to any person, ancient or modern, who follows the [[Religio Romana]].

	The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.		The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.
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	"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and the followers thereof.		"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and the followers thereof.

−	This would include such traditions as Hellenismos, Asatu and Druidism as well as the Religio Romana but exculde all forms of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Traditions indigenous to other parts of the world (the Americas, Africa and Asia) would properly be called by their more specific names, such as "Native American" or "Buddhist" or would fall under other umbrella terms (Eastern Religion, e.g.).	+	This would include such traditions as [[Hellenismos]], Asatu and Druidism as well as the Religio Romana but exculde all forms of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Traditions indigenous to other parts of the world (the Americas, Africa and Asia) would properly be called by their more specific names, such as "Native American" or "Buddhist" or would fall under other umbrella terms (Eastern Religion, e.g.).

M. Lucretius Agricola: tidy things up a bit

2006-06-02T03:53:03Z

tidy things up a bit

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−	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge for some. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons ~~falling under this definition~~ prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan"~~, notably some Asatruar~~. Recently, ~~some citizens have suggested~~ the term [[Cultor deorum]] to refer to any person, ancient or modern, who follows the [[Religio Romana]].	+	The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge for some. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons (notably some Asatruar) prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan". Recently, the term [[Cultor deorum]] has been suggested. This would refer to any person, ancient or modern, who follows the [[Religio Romana]].

	The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.		The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.
		+

	==Understanding of "Pagan" in Nova Roma==		==Understanding of "Pagan" in Nova Roma==

−	"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and ~~their~~ followers.	+	"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and the followers thereof.

	This would include such traditions as Hellenismos, Asatu and Druidism as well as the Religio Romana but exculde all forms of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Traditions indigenous to other parts of the world (the Americas, Africa and Asia) would properly be called by their more specific names, such as "Native American" or "Buddhist" or would fall under other umbrella terms (Eastern Religion, e.g.).		This would include such traditions as Hellenismos, Asatu and Druidism as well as the Religio Romana but exculde all forms of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Traditions indigenous to other parts of the world (the Americas, Africa and Asia) would properly be called by their more specific names, such as "Native American" or "Buddhist" or would fall under other umbrella terms (Eastern Religion, e.g.).

M. Lucretius Agricola: Boldly taking a stab at starting this article.

2006-06-02T03:48:32Z

Boldly taking a stab at starting this article.

New page

{{LanguageBar|Pagan}}

The word "'''pagan'''" has a long history. It can carry a high emotional charge for some. Some who consider themselves to ''be'' "pagan" embrace it, others reject it. Some persons falling under this definition prefer "Heathen" to "Pagan", notably some Asatruar. Recently, some citizens have suggested the term [[Cultor deorum]] to refer to any person, ancient or modern, who follows the [[Religio Romana]].

The precise meaning of a word can vary from person to person, so what follows will be generalizations.

==Understanding of "Pagan" in Nova Roma==

"Pagan" is generally taken by Nova Romans to refer to non-Abrahamic European traditions and their followers.

This would include such traditions as Hellenismos, Asatu and Druidism as well as the Religio Romana but exculde all forms of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Traditions indigenous to other parts of the world (the Americas, Africa and Asia) would properly be called by their more specific names, such as "Native American" or "Buddhist" or would fall under other umbrella terms (Eastern Religion, e.g.).

==Other contemporary understandings of "Pagan"==

Religious Tolerance.org [http://www.religioustolerance.org/] has identified seven different contemporary usages of "Pagan" or "Paganism" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm].

# Pagans consist of Wiccans and other Neopagans
# Pagans are people to hate
# Pagans are ancient polytheists
# Pagans follow Aboriginal religions
# Pagans are followers of non-Abrahamic religions
# Pagans don't belong to any of the main religions of the world
# Pagans are Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, etc

Religious Tolerance.org also distinguishes "Pagan" from "Neo-pagan" [http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm], suggesting that the latter is less likely to cause confusion, but is also less likely to be familiar to a general audience. In their usage, [[Reconstructionism|reconstructionists]] would be included in "Neo-pagans". This term does not seem to have wide currency within Nova Roma.

==History of the word "Pagan"==

There is dispute regarding the ''original'' meaning of the noun and adjective set ''paganus''. It is true that the similar word ''pagus'' can refer to a village or a villager, but it is unclear if ''paganus'' should mean "rural dweller" (and by extention "bumpkin") or "civilian" (as opposed to military). It is probably enough here to note that there is scholarly disagreement and that any word in active use for so many centuries is likely to have a variety of meanings, both denotative and connotative.