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In the broadest sense, it is the belief that at least one god exists.
In a more technical sense, it's used to describe a particular sort of monotheism (one that is largely compatible with, say, any of the Abrahamic religions): the belief that not only does God exist but that God takes an active part in the universe. It is to be distinguished from Deism, which holds that it's possible to rationally determine that God exists (by observing the natural universe) without relying upon "revelations" or "faith". Deism also usually incorporates the belief that God created the universe and hasn't monkeyed with it since.
If the universe were a building, a good analogy would be that the Deist version of God was the architect and contractor. The Theist version has him as that and also the superintendent.
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∙ 13y agoTheism:
It is a belief in a God as creator and supreme ruler of the universe, who is above his creation but present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe.
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∙ 11y agoTheism is the belief in one deity, (at least), such as monotheism - the monotheistic doctrine concerning the nature of conceiving one god being present, governing the universe.
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What is the emphasis on one god called?
Not sure what you mean by "emphasis on"...but the belief and worship of one deity is "mono-theism". As opposed to "poly-theism"
What does the medical terminology cyto mean?
It is the suffix for Cell in medical terminology.
Which term refers to the belief in the existence of god(s) or some type of supreme being?
Theism is the term that refers to the belief in the existence of a god or some type of supreme being.
What does Theism mean?
Henotheism is the belief in one God without denying the existence of other Gods.
What does the root theism mean?
-theism- actually contains two roots: -the-, meaning "god, divinity", and "-ism", which is a suffix used to create abstract nouns denoting a actions, conditions, or beliefs. Words containing the element theism, including the word "theism" are thus abstract nouns signifying a particular aspect of belief or non-belief in a god or gods.polytheism = the belief in manygodsatheism = the belief that there is not a godmonotheism= the belief in onegod
What does the word terminology mean?
Terminology is some group of terms or words that are used in discussing some specific subject. Chemistry has its own terminology.
What does 'one' mean in medical terminology?
"One" has the same meaning in medical terminology and in lay language.
What does the thei in polytheism mean?
The "Thei" is part of the root word "Theism", which means "of religion or belief in god"
What does Hen-theism mean?
Henotheism is the belief in one God without denying the existence of other Gods.
When was theism founded?
it is impossible to know who/what/when theism was founded; its one of those unknowable things.newtest3
What does the medical terminology lei mean?
smooth
What does proteo medical terminology mean?
Protein
