Heathen vs. Paganism: What's the Difference?

An adherent of a religion that does not worship the God of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.

An adherent of a polytheistic religion in antiquity, especially when viewed in contrast to an adherent of a monotheistic religion.

Such persons considered as a group.

A Neopagan.

Heathen An adherent of a Neopagan religion that seeks to revive the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Germanic peoples.

One who has no religion.

One who is regarded as irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened.

An adherent of a religion other than Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.

Such persons considered as a group.

A hedonist.

Not adhering to the Christian religion (though usually excluding the Jews); pagan.

Any indigenous polytheistic religion.

(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage, philistine.

Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

Alternative case form of Heathen.

The state of being pagan; pagan characteristics; esp., the worship of idols or false gods, or the system of religious opinions and worship maintained by pagans; heathenism.

A person who does not follow a Christian religion; a pagan.

Any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

Alternative case form of Heathen.

An individual of the pagan or unbelieving nations, or those which worship idols and do not acknowledge the true God; a pagan; an idolater.

An irreligious person.

Gentile; pagan; as, a heathen author.

Barbarous; unenlightened; heathenish.

Irreligious; scoffing.

A person who does not acknowledge your God

Not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam