| − | '''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 some forms of [[Hinduism]] and [[Wicca]] are polytheistic. The trend over time has been towards monotheism. | + | '''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 some forms of [[Hinduism]] and [[Wicca]] are polytheistic. The trend over time has been towards monotheism, as the Christian Church has succeeded in converting many pagan and otherwise non-Christian peoples into the belief in Jesus. |