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The MW definition of "Christian"

  Christian n [L Christianus, adj. & n., fr. Gk christianos, fr. Christos] (1526) 1 a:
one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ b (1): DISCIPLE 2
(2) : A member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples
of Christ in 1906 (3): a member of the Christian denomination having part in the
union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961 2: the hero in Bunyan's
ilgrim's Progress **1**

 

The MW definition of "Atheist"

athe*ist: \ n (1571) : one who denies the existence of God**1**

 

The MW definition of "Heathen"

 Please note that Pagans are defined as being heathen per the definition below
heathen: n, pl heathens or heathen (bef. 12c) 1: an unconverted member of a
people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of the Bible 2: an uncivilized
or irreligious person - heathendom n - heathenism n - heathenize - vt. **1**

 

The MW definition of "Pagan"

pa*gan n [ME, fr. LL paganus, fr. L, country dweller, fr. pagus country district;
akin to l pangere to fix - more at PACT] (14c) 1: HEATHEN 1; esp : a follower
of a polythesiastic relitiong (as in ancient Rome) 2: one who has little or no religion
and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods: an irreligious or
hedonistic person - pagan adj. - paganish adj **1**

 

The MW definition of "Witch"

witch n [ME wicche, fr. OE wicca, masc., wizard & wicce, fem, witch; akin to MHG
wicken to bewitch, OE wigle divination, and perh. to OHG wih holy - more at
VICTIM] (bef. 12c) 1: one that is credited with usu. malignant supernatural powers;
esp : a woman practicing usu. black witchcraft often with the aid of a devil or
familiar : SORCERESS - compare WARLOCK 2: an ugly old woman : HAG 3:
a charming or alluring girl or woman - wicht-like adj wichy - adj. **1**

 

Webster Definition for "witchcraft"

witch-craft n. 1. Black magic; sorcery. 2. A magical or irresistible influence,
attraction, or charm **2**