Monotheism refers to a belief system that only one God exists. Monotheists believe in one God and are Christians. They believe God appeared to the human race as a father or Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Monotheists believe that one who does not practice monotheism is not protected by God.
Religions that believe in a single deity
Monotheism claims that there is only a single god. It is the basis of many world religious systems. It differs from polytheism and atheism, which each attribute responsibility for reality to a separate god. Monotheistic religions hold the belief that God is all knowing and all-powerful. They are also non-anthropomorphic.
Dualistic religions refer to the fact that the universe is divided into two basic principles: matter and spirit. This form of monotheism is also found in some gnostic traditions. These religions are based in esoteric knowledge. Orthodox Christians may consider them heretical. Demiurge is often referred to as a demonic being.
Many of these religions have sacred text that guides their lives. The most prominent of these texts are the Christian Bible and the Hebrew Scriptures. Some religions believe these texts were written by a deity while others believe they were written by humans. In Oromo, for example, the single god is called Waaqeffanna, or "the word."
Quasi-monotheistic religions
There are similarities between quasi-monotheist religious systems and true monotheism. However, there are also some differences. True monotheism believes that only one god exists and that all other gods are illusory. Quasimonotheism emphasizes the role of the creator throughout all aspects of human lives.
The early modern period is where the concept of monotheism was first developed. Henry Moore coined the term in 1660 to distinguish between Christian and Deistic anthropomorphic conceptions. Later, "monotheism," which was later paired together with "polytheism", an idea that was born in the first century CE.
The monotheistic religions of ancient Greeks or Romans had a supreme god. Zeus was the symbol of the transition from polytheism and monotheism. Zeus worship also reduced respect for lesser gods.
Monotheistic religions
Monotheistic religions believe in one god. Polytheistic religions believe in multiple gods. Monotheism was first formulated in the Old Testament Hebrew Bible. Other gods are called "false gods". Later Christianity and Judaism started to emphasize the concept that there was only one God.
Monotheistic religions imply that one God is the only true God. All other belief systems are rejected. In the past they were very assertive and often justified their actions by claiming that their religion was the only one true. They have used monotheism in many cases to justify their actions, which is contrary to the religion's message.
Ancient cultures often worshiped several gods, but the concept of a single god was not unusual. Some ancient civilizations elevated one god above all others.