Does the Egyptian religion still exist?

Although the old religion ‘died’ at the beginning of the middle ages, it still exists in different variations today. The most popular one is Kemetism, an Egyptian neopagan religion which wants to reconstruct Ancient Egyptian beliefs.

Who do Egyptian worship now?

The country is majority Sunni Muslim (estimated to be 85-95\% of the population), with the next largest religious group being Coptic Orthodox Christians (with estimates ranging from 5- 15\%).

Are there still pagans in Egypt?

There are some traditions of modern Paganism that follow the structure of the ancient Egyptian religion. Like many ancient cultures, such as the Greeks or Romans, the Egyptians incorporated religious beliefs into their daily lives, rather than keeping them separate.

What is the main religion in Egypt today?

The vast majority of the Egyptian population (90\%) identify as Muslim, mostly of the Sunni denomination. Of the remaining population, 9\% identify as Coptic Orthodox Christian and the remaining 1\% identify with some other denomination of Christianity.

Did Egyptian believe in God?

The ancient Egyptians had many gods. Gods created the universe and maintained order, but they were also involved in everyday life. Egyptians believed that a long time ago, only chaos existed. The first god, Atum, was sitting on the hill.

Do Egyptians still believe in God?

Yes, many Egyptians (10–15 million) hold to Coptic Christianity , a native Egyptian Christian church, that uses the modern descendant of the Ancient Egyptian language, Coptic.

Is Egyptian religion considered Pagan?

When the Greeks and the Romans conquered Egypt, their religion was influenced by that of Egypt. Ancient pagan beliefs gradually faded and were replaced by monotheistic religions. Today, the majority of the Egyptian population is Muslim, with a small minority of Jews and Christians.