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Classical Pantheism Defined – Version 1.1

Classical Pantheism is a way of thinking, realization or a philosophy [and/or religion if you like] that offers a mental perspective or a vantage point that’s other than theism or atheism, one that doesn’t entail having to believe in a god or not believing in one but views the subject in a different light. This [...]

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Intro

Note: This website used to have an introduction text on the main page. That text was removed and posted as this article on July 9th, 2011 opting to keep the home page short and simple. Here’s the introduction, written sometime in mid 2010:
Welcome!
A more precise definition of Classical Pantheism can be found here.
Classical Pantheism [...]

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FAQ: What About Creation? v 1.0

This is another point of common confusion today, due to limited “definitions” on the parts of theists and atheists alike.
People assume creation happened once.
The Theists credit God to have created everything in the universe once, in some instances god may be creating things now, but in general, God creates withing the universe based on [...]


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Classical Pantheism Defined – Version 1.0

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The word Pantheism is built upon the Greek pan=”everything” & theos=”God”; In Classical Pantheism the Omniverse (multiverse/cosmos/all of existence) is divine, eternal, one and infinite.
Classical Pantheism is a philosophy (and/or religion) that offers an alternative that is very logical, free of [...]

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FAQ: Define Classical Pantheism Please

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FAQ: But Who Created the Universe?

The Omniverse was never created. It is everything there is, infinite and eternal (as energy/matter is not created only changed) You could think of what we call “our universe” as something that was created, via a big-bang etc, our universe might/likely have had a beginning.
Most if not all theists believe in the existence of a [...]

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The Scientific Pantheist Universe vs. Classical Pantheist Universe

Scientific Pantheists say:
The universe exists for itself, without cause or purpose. Nothing existed before it that could have been its cause. Nothing exists outside it that could be the source of its purpose *1
In my opinion, the statement above can be rewritten as follows to suite a Classical Pantheist:
The Omniverse exists for itself. Nothing exists [...]

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Am I A Pantheist? (v. 1.2)

Here’s a simple short quiz to help you determine whether you are a Pantheist.
If you share these core beliefs then you are a Pantheist:

The Universe: The Universe (in its entirety) and Nature are worthy of profound awe and respect (i.e. reverence). In other words, you agree to this definition of the Pantheist Universe
The God: Do [...]

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Am I A Pantheist? (v. 1.1)

Here’s a simple short quiz to help you determine whether you are a Pantheist.
If you share these core beliefs then you are a Pantheist:

The Universe (in its entirety) and Nature are worthy of profound awe and respect (i.e. reverence). In other words, you agree to this definition of the Pantheist [...]

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FAQ: Do I Have To Believe In The WPM Credo?

No, this credo is a very good document however, in his book Elements of Pantheism, Paul Harrison states:
The Pantheist Credo is not like the creed of any brand of Christianity. There is no compulsion to agree to it. Basically it is intended as a succinct statement for members of the World Pantheist Movement, and a [...]

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The Pantheist God

Pantheism is META-theism, META meaning: beyond, outside and above ordinary theism.
A Classical Pantheist views the Omniverse as a spiritual unity, which could be equated to the idea of the one theistic god but is better understood beyond and above the ordinary accepted understanding of [...]

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The Pantheist Universe

When Scientific Pantheists refer to the Universe, to them the Universe is synonymous with God. So, what does ‘Universe’ really mean to a Scientific Pantheist? The Universe includes all the known universe with everything in it and Nature.
In Classical Pantheism the universe is different, the word universe often refers to one universe, the one we [...]

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The Belief Statement (Credo) Of The World Pantheist Movement

Here you will find the belief statement authored by the World Pantheist Movement (WPM) on December 7, 1997 and revised on November 18, 1999.
Keep in mind as you read this, that the World Pantheist Movement mainly follows a Scientific Pantheist approach.

The belief statement of the WPM

1. We revere and celebrate the Universe as the totality [...]

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