Theism: meaning, definitions and examples
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theism
[ หฮธiหษชzษm ]
belief in God
Theism is the belief in the existence of one or more deities, traditionally seen as gods. It contrasts with atheism, which denies the existence of any deity, and agnosticism, which holds that the existence of a deity is unknown or unknowable. Theism encompasses a variety of religious perspectives, including monotheism, polytheism, and panentheism.
Synonyms
faith, religion, spirituality.
Examples of usage
- Many philosophers have debated the validity of theism.
- Christianity is a prominent example of theism.
- Theism is central to many world religions.
Translations
Translations of the word "theism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น teรญsmo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเฅเคตเคฐเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Theismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ teisme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ teizm
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ็พฉ่ซ
๐ซ๐ท thรฉisme
๐ช๐ธ teรญsmo
๐น๐ท teizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฅูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ teismus
๐ธ๐ฐ teizmus
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฅ่ฎบ
๐ธ๐ฎ teizem
๐ฎ๐ธ guรฐstrรบ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ teizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ teรญsmo
Etymology
The term 'theism' originates from the Greek word 'theos', meaning 'god', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a belief system. The concept has been discussed throughout history, tracing back to ancient civilizations that worshipped various deities. Theism has played a significant role in the development of Western philosophy and theology, particularly during the Middle Ages with the rise of Christianity and its doctrines. The formulation of the term 'theism' itself is credited to the 17th century, although discussions regarding the existence of a deity have been prevalent since antiquity. Over time, theism has evolved to encompass diverse interpretations of God's nature and relationship to the universe, leading to further distinctions like deism, which suggests a creator who does not intervene in the universe, contrasting with the more interventionist views found in many traditional theistic faiths.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,387, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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