paganize

Turn from Christianity

To paganize is to make pagan—to convert someone from an established religion (usually Christianity) to pagan beliefs, or to give something pagan characteristics.

The word appears most often in historical or religious contexts: The early church feared that folk customs would paganize Christian worship.

The reverse process is Christianize.

conversion

heathenize

Convert to non-belief

reconvert · syncretism · polytheism · idolatry · rituals · pantheon · gods · goddesses · sacrifice · altar

Opposites
religious conversion direction

paganizeChristianize

Convert to the faith

baptize · convert · evangelize · catechize · proselytize

secularization vs. sacralization

paganizeconsecrate

Make sacred officially

hallow · sanctify · bless · dedicate

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paganism, paganized

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