Tag Archives: Theism

FAQ: Why is Pantheism not Theistic?

By Ethan Z | December 18, 2010

Pantheism is not theistic in today’s sense of the word, it is META-theism, META meaning: beyond, outside and above ordinary theism. A 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 [...]

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FAQ: Is Pantheism Monotheistic?

By Ethan Z | February 28, 2010

Yes but not exactly:
1- If you examine the definition of Monism, below, you’ll find that Pantheism is monotheistic.
Monism: Any philosophical system asserting the essential unity of things, i.e., that all things belong to one category – material (materialism), mental (idealism), spiritual (pantheism), or some other essence. Monism is contrasted with the various kinds of dualism. [...]

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FAQ: Define Deism

By Ethan Z | December 31, 2009

Many confuse Theism/Atheism/Pantheism and Deism. I’ve even seen deists contradict their own definition of God’s intervention in their world (i.e. miracles & personal relationship with God) . This article will define Deism to clarify how it differs from Theism and other “ism’s”:
Let’s start with these definitions:

deist – a person who believes that God created the universe and then [...]


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FAQ: What is The Definition Of Theism?

By Ethan Z | December 31, 2009

Learn what ”Theism” means:
Theism, in a broad sense, is the belief in at least one deity or God. * 9&10
In a more specific sense, theism refers to a particular doctrine concerning the nature of God and his relationship to the universe. *11 Here, God is personal and is presently active in the governance and organization of [...]

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FAQ: Define The Abrahamic God

By Ethan Z | December 29, 2009

This is a condensed (quick) study of the how God is viewed by Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
Judaism, Christianity and Islam view God as The eternal being who created the universe and all there is. They attribute these properties to God:

Holiness: separate from sin and incorruptible
Justice: fair, right, and true in all his [...]

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