The term “Primitive Religions” I have heard used a number of times. Often by Christian missionaries as they venture forth to save souls for Jesus in the Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand.
So how do we define a primitive religion? Here is a Catholic take on it:
https://www.catholicculture.org/cult...x.cfm?id=35780
animism
The attribution of a living soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.
fetishism
Worship of an inanimate object for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit: the fetishism of Aboriginally.
It seems to me Catholism is into this in a big way with it's multitude of sacred statues, paintings, rosaries, medals, and other trinkets. Having been to the Vatican a couple of times and seen the reverence shown to the Saint's statues, (shiny feet from all the touching), there is little doubt about the devotion of the faithful.
Multiple gods is seen as an indication of primitiveness, although I have seen explanations of why a single god is true that don't impress me. The three headed god of the Christians is more than a little confounding.
So how do we define a primitive religion? Here is a Catholic take on it:
https://www.catholicculture.org/cult...x.cfm?id=35780
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Definition The religion of the early peoples. Strictly speaking …... Lots of words Two levels of primitive religions should be distinguished. The lower type either has been less directly affected by one of the major religions or shows less speculative development. It corresponds to animism or fetishism, Lots more words. ...... and the Eskimos and Amerinds, or American Indians, in North and South America. |
animism
The attribution of a living soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.
fetishism
Worship of an inanimate object for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit: the fetishism of Aboriginally.
It seems to me Catholism is into this in a big way with it's multitude of sacred statues, paintings, rosaries, medals, and other trinkets. Having been to the Vatican a couple of times and seen the reverence shown to the Saint's statues, (shiny feet from all the touching), there is little doubt about the devotion of the faithful.
Multiple gods is seen as an indication of primitiveness, although I have seen explanations of why a single god is true that don't impress me. The three headed god of the Christians is more than a little confounding.
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