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[[Christian Reconstructionism]] is a relatively recent term, appearing after the social changes of the [[1960s]]. It concerns an attempt at Protestant [[theocracy]]; of bringing the laws and habits of society in line with the expectations of popular Protestant belief. |
[[Christian Reconstructionism]] is a relatively recent term, appearing after the social changes of the [[1960s]]. It concerns an attempt at Protestant [[theocracy]]; of bringing the laws and habits of society in line with the expectations of popular Protestant belief. |
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[[Polytheistic Reconstructionism]], or alternately, "pagan reconstructionism", is a branch of present-day paganism where emphasis is laid on cultural specificity and scholarly research of ancient sources in order to worship the [[polytheism|gods]] in an authentic and relevant manner. For example, practitioners of [[Hellenismos]] study ancient Greek writings to glean from them how to [[orthopraxy|properly worship]] the Greek gods |
[[Polytheistic Reconstructionism]], or alternately, "pagan reconstructionism", is a branch of present-day paganism where emphasis is laid on cultural specificity and scholarly research of ancient sources in order to worship the [[polytheism|gods]] in an authentic and relevant manner. For example, practitioners of [[Hellenismos]] study ancient Greek writings to glean from them how to [[orthopraxy|properly worship]] the Greek gods, as well as integrate belief and ritual into their everyday lives. |
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Revision as of 19:58, 9 May 2005
This term is used for religious movements that deal with the relations between the adherents of a religion and a secular society, but in two diametrically opposed directions.
Reconstructionist Judaism appeared prior to the Second World War, and is commonly regarded as having the same favourable attitude towards modernity as both Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism do, while supposedly being more theologically liberal than either.
Christian Reconstructionism is a relatively recent term, appearing after the social changes of the 1960s. It concerns an attempt at Protestant theocracy; of bringing the laws and habits of society in line with the expectations of popular Protestant belief.
Polytheistic Reconstructionism, or alternately, "pagan reconstructionism", is a branch of present-day paganism where emphasis is laid on cultural specificity and scholarly research of ancient sources in order to worship the gods in an authentic and relevant manner. For example, practitioners of Hellenismos study ancient Greek writings to glean from them how to properly worship the Greek gods, as well as integrate belief and ritual into their everyday lives.