monotheism

/'mɔnou,θi:izm/

Thân thiện

A teacher explains the concept of monotheism to students in a classroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Belief in a single God: The doctrine or belief that there is only one God, as opposed to polytheism (belief in many gods) or atheism (belief in no god). It is a central tenet in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The core of Islam is a strict monotheism.
  • Scholars contrast the monotheism of the Abrahamic faiths with the polytheism of ancient Greece.

Advanced Usage

• "ethical monotheism": A form of monotheism that emphasizes the moral character and ethical demands of the one God.
  • The prophets of Israel are often credited with developing ethical monotheism.
• "philosophical monotheism": The belief in a single, ultimate divine principle or ground of being, often discussed in philosophical theology.
  • The concept of the Absolute in some philosophies can be seen as a form of philosophical monotheism.

Variants and Related Words

• Monotheist (noun): A person who believes in monotheism.
  • She is a devout monotheist.
• Monotheistic (adjective): Characterized by or relating to monotheism.
  • Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions.

Synonyms

• Theism (specifically when implying belief in one god, though theism can technically allow for more than one).
• One-God belief.

Antonyms

• Polytheism: Belief in or worship of more than one god.
• Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
• Henotheism: The worship of one god without denying the existence of others.

Học thuật

Noun

1. belief in a single God