the·ism (th   z  m)n. Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in a personal God as creator and ruler of the world. the ist n.the·is tic, the·isti·cal adj.the·is ti·cal·ly adv. |
theism [ˈθiːɪzəm]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the form of the belief in one God as the transcendent creator and ruler of the universe that does not necessarily entail further belief in divine revelation Compare deism
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the belief in the existence of a God or gods Compare atheism
[from Greek theos god + -ism]
theist n & adj
theistic , theistical adj
theistically adv
theism
1. a belief in the existence of God or gods.
2. a belief in one god as creator and ruler of the universe, without rejection of special revelation. Cf. deism. — theism, n.
See also: God and Gods
2. a belief in one god as creator and ruler of the universe, without rejection of special revelation. Cf. deism. — theism, n.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | theism - the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" monotheism - belief in a single God polytheism - belief in multiple Gods pantheism - the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God pantheism - (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods atheism, godlessness - the doctrine or belief that there is no God |
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