Heathen is from Old English hæðen "not Christian or Jewish"
Historically, the term was probably influenced by Gothic haiþi "dwelling on the heath", appearing as haiþno in Ulfilas' bible as "gentile woman," (translating the "Hellene" in Mark 7:26).
...getting up early on a Sunday, buying bagels, and driving over an hour to a church you only joined because you want to please your boss.....WALLY THIS ISN'T LIKE YOU!