theism
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Back-formation from atheism, originally from Ancient Greek θεός (Theós, “god”); see theo-. Attested in English from 1678, theist being slightly earlier, 16 years earlier in 1662.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈθiɪzəm/
[edit] Noun
theism (plural theisms)
- (religion) Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
- (religion) Belief in the existence of a personal creator God, present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation (i.e, with no evidence other than faith or introspection).
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terms derived from theism
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terms etymologically related to "theism"
[edit] Translations
belief in existence of at least one deity
belief in the existence of a personal, present and active creator God
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