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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 7 February 2025. Belief that there is only one God Not to be confused with Classical theism. "Monotheist" redirects here. For the American band, see Monotheist (band). For the album by Celtic Frost, see Monotheist (album). Part of a series on Theism Types of faith Agnosticism Apatheism Atheism Classical ...
It was recognized by Rashi in his 11th century commentary to Deuteronomy 6:4 [21] that the declaration of the Shema accepts belief in one god as being only a part of Jewish faith at the time of Moses but would eventually be accepted by all humanity. [22] A similar statement occurs in Maimonides' second principle of his Thirteen Principles of Faith:
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father [the only-begotten; that is, of the essence of the Father, God of God,] Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
Henotheism is the belief that there may be more than one deity but only one of them is to be worshiped. Zoroastrianism is sometimes considered an example. Kathenotheism Kathenotheism is the belief that there is more than one deity, but only one deity is worshiped at a time (or ever) and another may be worthy of worship in another time or place.
Some believe the question of the existence of any god is most likely unascertainable or unknowable (agnosticism). Some believe God is a metaphor for a transcendent reality. Some believe in a female god (goddess), a passive god (Deism), an Abrahamic god, or a god manifested in nature or the universe (pantheism).
Monotheism, the doctrine or belief that there is only one deity. Panentheism, the belief that a deity is a part of the universe as well as transcending it. Pantheism, a doctrine identifying the deity with the universe and its phenomena. Polytheism, the worship of or belief in more than one god. idolism, the belief in or worship of idols.
The Trinity is the belief that God is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son , and the Holy Spirit. [159] Trinity refers to the teaching that the one God [160] comprises three distinct, eternally co-existing persons: the Father, the Son (incarnate in Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.
Faith (Armani), by Mino da Fiesole Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. [1] In the context of religion, faith is "belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion". [2]