“异教的”常见英文表达是 pagan，它既可以作形容词，表示“异教的；非基督教的；异教徒的” ；也可作名词，意为“异教徒；无神论者”。
例句：
In ancient times, many pagan rituals were performed.（在古代，人们会举行许多异教仪式。）
The old castle was said to be haunted by pagan spirits.（据说那座古老的城堡被异教徒的鬼魂所困扰 。）