Full Idea
To believe in pagan religion and to be a pagan are two different things.
Gist of Idea
To have pagan beliefs and be a pagan are quite different
Source
Georg W.F.Hegel (Elements of the Philosophy of Right [1821], 147)
Book Reference
Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Elements of the Philosophy of Right', ed/tr. Wood,Allen W. [CUP 1991], p.191
A Reaction
A nice general truth about all religions, and one not often understood by atheists.