monotheist

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  1. theist
  2. zealot
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  • Philosophical critics and subsequent scientific inquiry heaped doubt on Kant’s objectivism, and advancing secularism rendered for many his theist explanation for the morally reasoning immortal soul somewhat antique.
    — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Today Unitarianism is predominantly a non-Christian denomination, with about a half and half split between 'humanist' and 'theist' Unitarians.
    — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2011
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  • Coverage of the story dovetailed with a hail of memes and insinuations online that Crockett is a zealot or a pretend cowboy out of his depth.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … POWER RECLAIMED — Congress moves to unshackle states from California's ‘climate zealots’.
    — , FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Monotheist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotheist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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