Pagan

Definition

Relating to non-Christian religious beliefs or practices; Puritans used this description for customs with pre-Christian roots.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

Puritans regarded these pagan associations as ungodly and saw the celebrations as blasphemous rather than harmless traditions.
Revise: Puritan attack on pastimes

1
Explain the link between belief and action: Puritans regarded pagan customs as ungodly, so they preached against festivals such as May Day.

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GCSE History · key term

Relating to non-Christian religious beliefs or practices; Puritans used this description for customs with pre-Christian roots.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

Puritans regarded these pagan associations as ungodly and saw the celebrations as blasphemous rather than harmless traditions.
Revise: Puritan attack on pastimes

1
Explain the link between belief and action: Puritans regarded pagan customs as ungodly, so they preached against festivals such as May Day.

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