Definitions
- Referring to the belief in one or more gods or deities. - Talking about the concept of a higher power or divine being. - Describing a religious or spiritual worldview that involves the existence of a god or gods.
- Referring to the belief in one single god or deity. - Talking about religions that worship only one god. - Describing a religious or spiritual worldview that involves the existence of a single god or deity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve belief in a higher power or divine being.
- 2Both are religious or spiritual worldviews.
- 3Both are concerned with the nature of the divine.
- 4Both have existed for thousands of years.
- 5Both have influenced the development of human culture and society.
What is the difference?
- 1Number of gods: Theism can involve belief in one or more gods, while monotheism specifically refers to belief in one single god.
- 2Religions: Theism is a broader term that encompasses all religions that believe in a higher power, while monotheism is a specific type of theistic religion that worships only one god.
- 3Origins: Theism has been present in human culture for thousands of years, while monotheism emerged later in history as a distinct religious tradition.
- 4Scope: Theism can refer to any belief in a higher power, including non-religious or spiritual beliefs, while monotheism specifically refers to religious traditions that worship one god.
- 5Emphasis: Theism emphasizes the existence of a higher power or divine being, while monotheism places particular emphasis on the worship of one god.
Remember this!
Theism and monotheism both involve belief in a higher power or divine being, but monotheism specifically refers to the belief in one single god. While theism is a broader term that encompasses all religions that believe in a higher power, monotheism is a specific type of theistic religion that worships only one god. The two terms differ in their origins, scope, and emphasis.
