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HEATHEN
Originally an unconverted member of a people, who does not acknowledge the God of Judeo-Christian revelation. Biblical translations fluctuate between "heathen" and "pagan" for unbelievers, e.g., Psalm 2:8. The term has come to mean anyone who does not believe in God, and less commonly those who are believers but are not Christian or Jews.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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