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henotheism
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hen·o·the·ism  (hn-th-zm)
n.
Belief in one god without denying the existence of others.
[Greek heno- (from heis, hen-, one; see sem-1 in Indo-European roots) + Greek theos, god; see dhs- in Indo-European roots + -ism.]
heno·theist n.
heno·the·istic adj.
henotheism
a belief in one suprème or specially venerated god who is not the only god. — henotheist, n.
See also: God and Gods


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For, if she was a witness for Christian agape, or selfless love, Hinduism was bearing witness that it is henotheistic, meaning that while it has its own belief system, it does not deny the truth of others.
CATHOLIC DIED A HERO TO NATION OF HINDUS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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