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What is Pantheism?
The belief that the divine reality exists in everything.
When did Pantheism originate?
Around 1725-35.
When was the term 'Pantheist' first used?
It wasn't used until after the late 18th century.
How many forms of Pantheism are found in academic literature?
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List the forms of Pantheism listed in academic literature.
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What is Panpsychism?
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What is Theomonistic Pantheism?
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What is Physiomonistic Pantheism?
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What is Immanent-Transcendental Pantheism?
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What is Transcendental or Mystical Pantheism?
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What is Monist Physicalist or Naturalist Pantheism?
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What is Monist Idealist Pantheism?
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What is Dualist Pantheism?
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When was the word 'Pantheist' first used in English?
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Who first used the word 'Pantheist'?
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List some famous Pantheists.
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List some other cultures and religions based on Pantheism.
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Where did Pantheism originate?
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Why don't Pantheists like to use the term 'God'?
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During the late 20th century, why did Pantheism experience a resurgence?
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What caused the popularity and prominence of Pantheism in the 21st century?
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When was the Universal Pantheist Society founded?
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What makes Pantheism different from theism?
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Study Notes
Pantheism Overview
- Pantheism is the belief in the divine reality existing within everything.
- Originated between 1725 and 1735, with the term 'Pantheist' first used in English by John Toland in 1705.
Forms of Pantheism
- Multiple forms of Pantheism exist, including:
- Panpsychism: Nature is imbued with consciousness.
- Theomonistic Pantheism: Only God exists, denying nature's independent existence.
- Physiomonistic Pantheism: Only the universe exists, referred to as "God."
- Immanent-Transcendental Pantheism: God works through and is revealed in nature.
- Transcendental or Mystical Pantheism: Everything that exists is synonymous with God.
- Monist Physicalist/Naturalist Pantheism: Only physical substance exists.
- Monist Idealist Pantheism: Only mental or spiritual substance exists.
- Dualist Pantheism: Recognizes both physical and mental/spiritual substances.
Cultural and Historical Context
- Pantheism has roots in various cultures:
- Influential in Taoism, Buddhism, animism, and some Native American religions.
- Resurgence in the late 20th century occurred after the fall of communism and easing of war-related traumas.
- The 21st century saw increased prominence due to ecological concerns and crises.
Organizations and Advocacy
- The Universal Pantheist Society was founded in 1975.
- The World Pantheist Movement, established in 1999, enhanced the visibility of Pantheism.
Distinctions
- Pantheism differs from theism by denying the existence of a personal God, while theism adheres to this belief.
- Distinction between Pantheism and Panentheism:
- Pantheists do not believe that God transcends the universe, while Panentheists assert that God incorporates and extends beyond it.
Notable Pantheists
- Famous figures associated with Pantheism include:
- Albert Einstein, Carl Sagan, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Atwood, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Rachel Carson.
Terminology and Perspectives
- Pantheists typically avoid the term "God" as they equate the universe and nature with divinity.
- The ideology is seen as aligned with certain ecological and humanist values.
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