What are the oldest currently practiced religions
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plasticpig said:
Hinduism is the oldest practiced religion.
It's got some cracking gods and Demi-gods. If I was to ever pick a religion I would want one with some exciting and interesting gods not boring old single gods like in Christianity or Islam.They have a monkey God; how cool is that?
Some of the Norse stuff is pretty old, some of it believed to be go as far back as 9,000 BCE
They have some pretty badass gods as well.
Probably a fail on my part though, as Im not sure its still practiced...
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In February 2015 it was announced that Icelanders will commence construction on the island's first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking era. At the completion of construction, public worship can begin at the temple dedicated to Thor, Odin and Frigg.
They have some pretty badass gods as well.
Probably a fail on my part though, as Im not sure its still practiced...
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In February 2015 it was announced that Icelanders will commence construction on the island's first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking era. At the completion of construction, public worship can begin at the temple dedicated to Thor, Odin and Frigg.
Edited by Pickled on Tuesday 17th November 18:09
Pickled said:
Some of the Norse stuff is pretty old, some of it believed to be go as far back as 9,000 BCE
They have some pretty badass gods as well.
Probably a fail on my part though, as Im not sure its still practiced...
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Just found this
In February 2015 it was announced that Icelanders will commence construction on the island's first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking era. At the completion of construction, public worship can begin at the temple dedicated to Thor, Odin and Frigg.
The norse god of 'stress relief' They have some pretty badass gods as well.
Probably a fail on my part though, as Im not sure its still practiced...
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Just found this
In February 2015 it was announced that Icelanders will commence construction on the island's first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking era. At the completion of construction, public worship can begin at the temple dedicated to Thor, Odin and Frigg.
Edited by Moonhawk on Tuesday 17th November 18:34
Zoroastrianism is probably the oldest monotheistic religion that's practiced, though as others have said, Hinduism and other polytheistic religions stretch back further. From what I remember, the number of living people born into Zoroastrianism is between a few hundred and a few thousand. I'll double-check that if anyone is interested, but if true, then it could be disappearing.
The key deity, Ahura Mazda, is the source of Mazda's name.
The key deity, Ahura Mazda, is the source of Mazda's name.
jdw100 said:
plasticpig said:
Hinduism is the oldest practiced religion.
It's got some cracking gods and Demi-gods. If I was to ever pick a religion I would want one with some exciting and interesting gods not boring old single gods like in Christianity or Islam.They have a monkey God; how cool is that?
Now that is awesome.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha
Levin said:
Zoroastrianism is probably the oldest monotheistic religion that's practiced, though as others have said, Hinduism and other polytheistic religions stretch back further. From what I remember, the number of living people born into Zoroastrianism is between a few hundred and a few thousand. I'll double-check that if anyone is interested, but if true, then it could be disappearing.
The key deity, Ahura Mazda, is the source of Mazda's name.
Wasn't Freddie Mercury, or rather his parents, Zoroastrian?The key deity, Ahura Mazda, is the source of Mazda's name.
jdw100 said:
It's got some cracking gods and Demi-gods. If I was to ever pick a religion I would want one with some exciting and interesting gods not boring old single gods like in Christianity or Islam.
They have a monkey God; how cool is that?
I saw Vishnu in the gym once, his forearms are massive!They have a monkey God; how cool is that?
Pickled said:
Wasn't Freddie Mercury, or rather his parents, Zoroastrian?
Seems so! Born to Parsi parents, who were Zoroastrians as Farrokh Bulsara, so that's something. I know very little about Queen or Mercury, so I have no idea how the religion gelled with the rest of his life, or if it did at all. I've already learnt something interesting from this thread.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff