Theism / Deism
Theism is the belief in the existence of a god or gods. The word "theism" does not specify the kind or number of god(s), nor the religious context for that belief. Types of theism include monotheism, pantheism, polytheism, and Deism.Deism is a specific type of Theism, and is considered to be a separate spiritual path. Deists believe in a God, but believe that logic and reason are the only sources of true knowledge. They also believe that the divine does not intervene in the workings of the world. Deist thought is quite common within Unitarian Universalism.
Most Unitarian Universalists believe in a god or gods, though only 13 percent identify as Theist/Deist. Other Unitarian Universalists who believe in a god or gods identify as Christians, Jews, Hindus, Pagans, and others.
The opposite of theism is atheism, which is the lack of a belief in a god or gods. Atheism is also welcome within Unitarian Universalism.
Last updated on Monday, February 26, 2007.
