In monotheistic religious belief systems, God is usually viewed as the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith. In polytheistic belief, a god is "a spirit or being believed to have created, or to control some part of the universe or life, for which such a deity is often worshipped". Belief in the existence of at least one deity, who may interact with the world, is called theism.
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God, in monotheistic religions, is understood as the supreme being and creator who is the central focus of faith, while in polytheistic religions, gods are spirits or beings believed to have created or control aspects of the universe and life. Belief in one or more deities that may interact with the world—a concept called theism—matters because it shapes how billions of people understand existence, meaning, and their relationship to the universe.
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- Etymology and usage
- General conceptions
- Existence
- Oneness
- Transcendence
- Creator
- Omnibenevolence
- Omnipotence
- Omniscience
- Immanence
- Other concepts
- Non-theistic views
- Religious traditions
- Anthropology
- Neuroscience and psychology
- Relationship with humanity
- Worship
- Salvation
- Epistemology
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In monotheistic religious belief systems, God is usually viewed as the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith. In polytheistic belief, a god is "a spirit or being believed to have created, or to control some part of the universe or life, for which such a deity is often worshipped". Belief in the existence of at least one deity, who may interact with the world, is called theism.
Conceptions of God vary considerably. Many notable theologians and philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God. Atheism rejects the belief in any deity. Agnosticism is the belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable. Some theists view knowledge concerning God as derived from faith. God is often conceived as the greatest entity in existence. God is often believed to be the cause of all things and so is seen as the creator, sustainer, and ruler of the universe. God is often thought of as incorporeal and independent of the material creation. God is sometimes seen as omnibenevolent, while deism holds that God is not involved with humanity apart from creation.