The category would be called religion or creed.
Monotheism is the practice of believing in one god, polytheism in two or more gods. pantheism believing in gods in everything, atheism believing in no god.
atheism
Monotheism.Monotheism. An alternate, the belief in the existence of several gods, is called polytheism (multigods), pantheism (gods in everything). Another alternate is atheism, the belief in no god or gods.
Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with beliefs spanning monotheism, polytheism, panentheism, pantheism, monism, atheism, agnosticism, gnosticism and its concept of God is complex and depends upon each particular tradition and philosophy
AnswerThere is no intrinsic reason for either monotheism or polytheism to 'win'. However, imperialism, cultural dominance and the weight of proselytism has resulted in world dominance by the two major monotheistic religions. Nevertheless, the final 'winner' may be neither - it may be atheism. Who knows?
Monotheism is the belief in one god, polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, and atheism is the lack of belief in any gods. Each belief system differs in the number of deities worshipped or acknowledged.
Opinion: No. Polytheism will disappear (Isaiah 2:18), whereas monotheism has been spreading continuously for many centuries. We rely upon the tradition of Abraham, who pointed out the fallacies of polytheism and its excesses, warning against it just as God later warned us in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.13).See also:Abraham's tradition
Charles Murray Nairne has written: 'Atheism and pantheism' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Atheism, Controversial literature, God, Pantheism, Proof, Teleological, Teleological Proof
Hinduism is the predominant Religion of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is often referred to as Santana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law", by its adherents. Hindu beliefs vary widely, with concepts of God and/or gods ranging from Pantheism, Monotheism, Polytheism, and Atheism with Vishnu and Shiva being the most popular deities. Other notable characteristics include a belief in reincarnation and karma, as well as personal duty, or dharma.
Hinduism is an example of monism. Many believe that Hinduism is polytheistic, but the reality is that Hindus believe that there are many interpretations of one, ultimate reality. Hinduism has all the kinds of 'isms' that you would find in Wikipedia. Monism, Monotheism, kenotheism, pantheism, panentheism, polytheism, as well as atheism.
The act of believing in only one god is called Monotheism. Alternately, the belief in no gods is called Atheism, while the belief in more than one god is called Polytheism.
Wrong category. It isn't Atheism. Atheism is not a religious group.