Polytheism, Monotheism, and Religious Symbols Quiz

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What is the main belief in monotheism?

Belief in only one real God

How do monotheistic religions view the gods of other religions?

As fundamentally different beings

What role is God believed to have in monotheism?

Creator of the world and humanity

What distinguishes God in monotheism from the rest of humanity?

Unique being and worth Signup and view all the answers

How is monotheism different from polytheism?

Monotheism believes in one God, while polytheism believes in multiple gods Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of monotheism in Western countries?

Accepted as a belief system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between monotheism and polytheism?

The main difference is the uniqueness of God in monotheism, not just the number of gods worshiped. Signup and view all the answers

What is monotheism characterized by?

Monotheism is characterized by the belief in the existence of one God. Signup and view all the answers

How does monotheism view the existence of evil in the universe?

Monotheism struggles to explain how evil exists in a universe ruled by one God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief of atheism?

Atheism is the belief that there is no god. Signup and view all the answers

What does polytheism struggle to answer?

Polytheism struggles to answer questions about the origin of things. Signup and view all the answers

What is agnosticism's belief regarding the existence of God?

Agnosticism holds the belief that it's impossible to know if there is a god. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ethical monotheism and intellectual monotheism?

Ethical monotheism involves individuals choosing the god they need, while intellectual monotheism is decided through logical questions about the origin of the world. Signup and view all the answers

How do African religions perceive the relationship between the many gods and the one true God?

African religions believe there is one God behind the many active gods, making that one God the primary mover of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the evolution of the concept of other gods in Judaism and Christianity.

In Judaism and Christianity, the idea of one true God emerged as these religions developed, leading to the belief that other gods do not exist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for determining the one true God in intellectual monotheism?

Logical questions about the origin of the world are used to determine the one true God in intellectual monotheism. Signup and view all the answers

How do monotheistic religions generally view other gods or deities?

Monotheistic religions often consider other gods as false gods or demons that do not compare to the power of the one true God. Signup and view all the answers