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/ˈθiɪzəm/ · the·ism
noun
- Belief in the existence of at least one deity. She grew up in a household that embraced theism, believing in a higher power.
- Narrowly, belief in a personal creator god or gods who are actively involved in governing the world, often known through revelation. The ancient cult's theism held that the goddess directly intervened in daily affairs.
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Did you know? The term 'theism' was popularized in the 17th century during debates about religion and reason, and it appears in John Locke's writings on religious tolerance.