[LomanBill]

[This was the ancient practice of the adaptation of local rituals and symbols- very much like the Christmas Tree or Easter Eggs-]

 

All of which are syncretism you vociferous twit.

 

Main Entry: syn·cre·tism

Pronunciation: \ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌti-zəm, ˈsin-\

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin syncretismus, from Greek synkrētismos federation of Cretan cities, from syn- + Krēt-, Krēs Cretan

Date: 1618

1 : the combination of different forms of belief or practice
2 : the fusion of two or more originally different inflectional forms

— syn·cre·tist  \-tist\ noun or adjective

— syn·cre·tis·tic  \ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈtis-tik, ˌsin-\ adjective

 

 

 

[Steelfish]

Of course and thank you. What you implied by syncretism was a combination of beliefs. This would be serious and untrue because it would undermine faith. The milder and innocent form of adaptation or inculturation of local customs to convey and enhance the belief is not only acceptable but indeed desirable.