theism

the·ism

noun \ˈthē-ˌi-zəm\

Definition of THEISM

: belief in the existence of a god or gods; specifically : belief in the existence of one God viewed as the creative source of the human race and the world who transcends yet is immanent in the world

— the·ist \-ist\ noun or adjective

— the·is·tic \thē-ˈis-tik\ also the·is·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective

— the·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of THEISM

1678

Other Philosophy Terms

dialectic, dualism, epistemology, existentialism, metaphysics, ontology, sequitur, solipsism, transcendentalism

Rhymes with THEISM

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theism

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

View that all observable phenomena are dependent on but distinct from one supreme being. The view usually entails the idea that God is beyond human comprehension, perfect and self-sustained, but also peculiarly involved in the world and its events. Theists seek support for their view in rational argument and appeals to experience. Arguments for God's existence are of four principal types: cosmological, ontological, teleological, or moral. A central issue for theism is reconciling God, usually understood as omnipotent and perfect, with the existence of evil. See also agnosticism, atheism, Deism, monotheism, polytheism, theodicy.