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Some beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians parallel those of Catholicism, while other greatly differ. Religion was a part of every aspect of ancient Egyptian life. Egyptian religion was primarily polytheistic, which is the belief of many gods (Bargeman). The ancient Egyptian view of Creation greatly differs to that of Catholicism. ... The most popular explanation of the creation was of the sun-god, Ra, Temples, which were seen everywhere, were known as dwelling places for the gods (Ancient Egyptian Religion). ... He is worshipped in the Egyptian religion as Jesus is worshipped in Catholicism. ... The ancient Egyptians believed that death was a transitional stage towards a better life in another world. ... The ancient Egyptian belief in rebirth after death became their reason for their intensive funeral practices. The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" contains the major ideas and beliefs in the ancient Egyptian religion.
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