Monotheism
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On the other side we have Satan who has his own band of servants and also interferes in human affairs and is prayed to by some people. | On the other side we have Satan who has his own band of servants and also interferes in human affairs and is prayed to by some people. | ||
| − | So, while the Christian Pantheon is undoubtedly less populated than, say, the Greek one, it is hardly monotheistic. It must also be remembered that, in general, [[Polytheism|polytheists]] regard their multiple gods as really being different embodiments of one supreme god - a concept very similar to the trinity in Catholic Christianity. | + | So, while the Christian Pantheon is undoubtedly less populated than, say, the Greek one, it is hardly monotheistic. It must also be remembered that, in general, modern [[Polytheism|polytheists]] regard their multiple gods as really being different embodiments of one supreme god - a concept very similar to the trinity in Catholic Christianity. |
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Revision as of 16:25, 5 September 2007
Monotheism is the belief in a single deity. The best known monotheistic religions are the Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. (In order of number of followers worldwide)
Debate
It is a matter of debate how "monotheistic" Christianity really is. For a start some versions have three gods - the father, the son and the holy spirit. However, for reasons which have never been clearly explained, this trinity are counted as one. It's a "mystery".
Then there is the virgin Mary. She is the mother of Christ, lives in heaven and is the recipient of vast numbers of prayers. Additionally she exists in many forms. She is obviously a goddess in all but name. In fact, other sects have been known to bash Catholics as "Mary-worshippers".
After that we have uncounted angels and, for Catholics, saints. They have their own hierarchies and are sent to interfere in human affairs.
On the other side we have Satan who has his own band of servants and also interferes in human affairs and is prayed to by some people.
So, while the Christian Pantheon is undoubtedly less populated than, say, the Greek one, it is hardly monotheistic. It must also be remembered that, in general, modern polytheists regard their multiple gods as really being different embodiments of one supreme god - a concept very similar to the trinity in Catholic Christianity.
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- "It is but one short, simple, sensible step from monotheism to atheism" — RW User Human