Theism
noun
The belief in one or more gods.
He was raised in a family of strong theism
Often appears as...
- christian theism
- monotheistic theism
noun
A specific system of belief in a god or gods.
Her theism encompasses a belief in a kind and caring God
Often appears as...
- personal theism
- pantheistic theism
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Academic
noun
The belief in one or more gods.
He was raised in a family of strong theism
Often appears as...
- christian theism
- monotheistic theism
noun
A specific system of belief in a god or gods.
Her theism encompasses a belief in a kind and caring God
Often appears as...
- personal theism
- pantheistic theism
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Theism is usually discussed in religious or philosophical contexts, often when comparing belief systems.
In a discussion on religious beliefs, someone might say, 'Unlike atheism, theism asserts the existence of a god.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware theism can evoke strong emotions; respect the diverse beliefs of people in different cultures.
During cultural exchanges, tread carefully when discussing theism to avoid offending anyone's religious sensibilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Spectrum
Theism spans a broad range of beliefs, from a single god to many gods, so clarify the type when possible.
Her theism wasn't just a belief in gods; it was rooted in polytheistic traditions with many deities.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Theism is usually discussed in religious or philosophical contexts, often when comparing belief systems.
In a discussion on religious beliefs, someone might say, 'Unlike atheism, theism asserts the existence of a god.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware theism can evoke strong emotions; respect the diverse beliefs of people in different cultures.
During cultural exchanges, tread carefully when discussing theism to avoid offending anyone's religious sensibilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Spectrum
Theism spans a broad range of beliefs, from a single god to many gods, so clarify the type when possible.
Her theism wasn't just a belief in gods; it was rooted in polytheistic traditions with many deities.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Theism is usually discussed in religious or philosophical contexts, often when comparing belief systems.
In a discussion on religious beliefs, someone might say, 'Unlike atheism, theism asserts the existence of a god.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware theism can evoke strong emotions; respect the diverse beliefs of people in different cultures.
During cultural exchanges, tread carefully when discussing theism to avoid offending anyone's religious sensibilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Spectrum
Theism spans a broad range of beliefs, from a single god to many gods, so clarify the type when possible.
Her theism wasn't just a belief in gods; it was rooted in polytheistic traditions with many deities.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on...
is never a theist don't even do that there is no scientist or atheist picketing outside of your church or synagogue or mosque you know that might not necessarily be true there is no such tradition so what is the motivation to
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Lesley Hazleton: The...
And I, for one, refuse to live that way. In fact, most of us do, whether we're atheist or theist or anywhere in between or beyond, for that matter,
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on...
is never a theist don't even do that there is no scientist or atheist picketing outside of your church or synagogue or mosque you know that might not necessarily be true there is no such tradition so what is the motivation to
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Lesley Hazleton: The...
And I, for one, refuse to live that way. In fact, most of us do, whether we're atheist or theist or anywhere in between or beyond, for that matter,
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Quote examples
William A. Dembski
American Philosopher
I'm not saying that atheists can't act morally or have moral knowledge. But when I ascribe virtue to an atheist, it's as a theist who sees the atheist as conforming to objective moral values. The atheist, by contrast, has no such basis for morality. And yet all moral judgments require a basis for morality, some standard of right and wrong.
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Walter Kaufmann
German Philosopher
It is widely assumed, contrary to fact, that theism necessarily involves the two assumptions which cannot be squared with the existence of so much suffering, and that therefore, per impossibile, they simply have to be squared with the existence of all this suffering, somehow.
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Kamal Haasan
Indian Actor
I am not the opposite of theism. I am right in the middle of those non-believers and believers. It's not even about being agnostic or nastik. Why would I take a name given to me by my opposition? I am just a rationalist.
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Tana French
Irish Novelist
I've got this theory that human beings are innately religious; we have a belief system. It doesn't have to be a theist form, necessarily. But we need a belief system, some framework on which to hang our behavior.
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Sean M. Carroll
American Scientist
Naturalism is a counterpart to theism. Theism says there's the physical world and God. Naturalism says there's only the natural world. There are no spirits, no deities, or anything else.
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Michael Newdow
American Lawyer
Most people I know I think agree and even many theists agree with this. We don't want government involved.
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Joseph McCabe
English Writer
The theist and the scientist are rival interpreters of nature, the one retreats as the other advances.
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Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
When men can no longer be theists, they must, if they are civilized, become humanists.
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Phillip E. Johnson
American Educator
As a theist I believe that God exists and that God creates.
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Heinrich Heine
German Poet
Atheism is the last word of theism.
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William A. Dembski
American Philosopher
I'm not saying that atheists can't act morally or have moral knowledge. But when I ascribe virtue to an atheist, it's as a theist who sees the atheist as conforming to objective moral values. The atheist, by contrast, has no such basis for morality. And yet all moral judgments require a basis for morality, some standard of right and wrong.
Quote examples
Walter Kaufmann
German Philosopher
It is widely assumed, contrary to fact, that theism necessarily involves the two assumptions which cannot be squared with the existence of so much suffering, and that therefore, per impossibile, they simply have to be squared with the existence of all this suffering, somehow.
Quote examples
Kamal Haasan
Indian Actor
I am not the opposite of theism. I am right in the middle of those non-believers and believers. It's not even about being agnostic or nastik. Why would I take a name given to me by my opposition? I am just a rationalist.
Quote examples
Tana French
Irish Novelist
I've got this theory that human beings are innately religious; we have a belief system. It doesn't have to be a theist form, necessarily. But we need a belief system, some framework on which to hang our behavior.
Quote examples
Sean M. Carroll
American Scientist
Naturalism is a counterpart to theism. Theism says there's the physical world and God. Naturalism says there's only the natural world. There are no spirits, no deities, or anything else.
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Michael Newdow
American Lawyer
Most people I know I think agree and even many theists agree with this. We don't want government involved.
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Joseph McCabe
English Writer
The theist and the scientist are rival interpreters of nature, the one retreats as the other advances.
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Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
When men can no longer be theists, they must, if they are civilized, become humanists.
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Phillip E. Johnson
American Educator
As a theist I believe that God exists and that God creates.
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Heinrich Heine
German Poet
Atheism is the last word of theism.
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