Difference between revisions of "Polytheism"
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| − | '''Polytheism''' is the belief in multiple gods. This is in contrast to [[monotheism]], the belief in one [[deity]]. Most ancient religions were polytheistic and in modern times [[Hinduism]] | + | '''Polytheism''' is the belief in multiple gods. This is in contrast to [[monotheism]], the belief in one [[deity]]. Most ancient religions were polytheistic and in modern times [[Hinduism]] and [[Christianity]] are two of the largest and best known polytheistic religions, being one of the few polytheistic religions from that ancient time period that did not die out. The trend over time has been towards polytheism. |
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Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. This is in contrast to monotheism, the belief in one deity. Most ancient religions were polytheistic and in modern times Hinduism and Christianity are two of the largest and best known polytheistic religions, being one of the few polytheistic religions from that ancient time period that did not die out. The trend over time has been towards polytheism.