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Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. A modern example would be Mormons who believe in multiple gods because they teach that perfect Mormons can become gods and that God was once like a human being.

Monotheism is believing in a single god, such as in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism (which believed that Brahman is the Originator of all things, and expresses "Himself" in various forms.

Believing in more than one godThe word for believing in more than one god is polytheism.
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What is religion theistic?

A theistic religion is one that believes in one or more Gods. A monotheistic religion, like Christianity or Islam, believes in one God. A polytheistic religion, like Hinduism, believes in many Gods. A theist describes a person who believes in a God or many Gods. The opposite would be an atheist, who does not believe in God.


What is it called when people believe in multiple gods?

"Allah does not forgive the association of partners with Him; however, He may forgive any other sin to whomever He wills. Associating partners with Allah is indeed a grave sin." (Quran)


What religion believes in multiple gods?

Shinto, Hinduism, Voudou, shamanic religions, Paganism, Chinese, Ancient Greek...The Greek's have many gods


What religion belief in more than one god?

Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods (poly-many, theism- religious beliefs). A modern example would be Mormons who believe in multiple gods because they teach that perfect Mormons can become gods and that God was once like a human being. This is the same for Hinduism, in which there are multiple gods, Brahman being the originator of all things. They believe that gods took forms of humans or animals, such as Ganapati (the elephant god).Believing in one god:Monotheism is believing in a single god, such as in Christianity (belief in Jesus), Judaism (belief in Tetragrammaton), and Islam (belief in Allah SWT).Polytheism is the belief in multiple Gods. "Pantheism" is modern parlance refers to the idea that everything is divine (similar to the Japanese concept of Kami or the Native American concept of the Spirits). "Polytheism" is the belief in multiple gods such as Ancient Greek/Roman/Norse/Egyptian beliefs, modern Hinduism, and some forms of Buddhism.Another answer:Believing in more than one God is called polytheism. Believing in partners to one God in called henotheism. Theism is the belief in one or more gods. Polytheism is the belief in more than one god. Monotheism is the belief in a single god. Atheism is the belief in no gods.


What is it called to believe in one or more gods?

Belief in god or gods in general is called theism. Belief in one God and only one God is called monotheism. Belief in many gods is called polytheism.

Related Questions

What does monothesist mean?

A monotheist - is a person who believes in one God (as opposed to multiple Gods)


What is a pagan in The Bible?

A pagan is someone who believes in multiple gods, unlike Christians or other religions who believe in one God.


What is a punishment for a person who believes in more than one god?

They should be questioned as to why they'd believe in multiple weak gods...... a real god only needs oneself.


Who is a man of god?

He who believes in one God and obeys Gods commands.


What is the list of gods a polytheist believes in called?

A polytheist is someone who believes, and worships, more than one God.There are too many Gods believed to exist for them to be listed here.A group of gods/goddesses is known as a pantheon.


What is someone who believes in all gods called?

Someone who believes in all gods is called a polytheist.


How do you xxplain the significance of fundamentalist and polytheism?

Fundamentalist meaning one who interprets every word in the sacred texts as literal truth. A polytheist is one who believes in multiple gods. The significance between the two is not expressly stated but can be inferred.


What do Hinduism and islam say about the existence of god?

Islam says God exist and there is no God but Allah. Hinduism believes in existence of multiple Gods.


What are three categories of religion?

Theistic - believes in a God or gods Agnostic - does not believe it possible to know if there is a god (or gods) Atheistic - believes there is no god or gods.


What did the gods believe in?

There is only one God and he believes in you and wants very much for you to believe in him.


How many gods does Judaism believe in?

Judaism believes in One God, who created the universe.


What does the belief in Polytheism mean?

Polytheism is the belief in multiple deities or gods. Followers of polytheistic religions often worship and offer devotion to various gods and goddesses, each representing different aspects of life, nature, or specific domains. This contrasts with Monotheism, which believes in the existence of a single all-powerful deity.