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theism Definition

the·ism (t̸hēiz′əm)

noun

  1. belief in a god or gods
  2. belief in one God; monotheism
  3. belief in one God viewed as creator and ruler of the universe and known by revelation

Etymology: the(o)- + -ism

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theism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • accept: Hence, there's moral advantage in accepting theism.
  • think: Therefore the existence of moral facts provides good grounds for thinking theism is true.
  • base: Slide 11 A Biblically based robust theism has two critical strands.
  • show: But even a less than full belief in an epistemological thesis which showed theism to be unjustified would be damaging.

Adjective modifier

  • classical: The classical philosophical theism was that there was space outside God in which the realm of creation was made.
  • philosophical: The classical philosophical theism was that there was space outside God in which the realm of creation was made.
  • robust: Slide 11 A Biblically based robust theism has two critical strands.
  • open: Whereas in the case of open theism the philosophy is sound and provides support for the openness position from below.

Modifies a noun

  • debate: Total Topics: 1 Total Posts: 5 The atheism vs. theism debate provoked by AC Grayling continues over at the Guardian's site.

Noun used with modifier

  • openness: Professor Boyd seems to recognize the coincidence between Arminianism and openness theism toward the end of his paper.

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