Polytheism and Monotheism

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Polytheism definition

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Polytheism refers to religions that worship many gods as opposed to just one.

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Christianity and the Trinity

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Christianity is considered monotheistic, but the Trinity doctrine suggests God takes the form of three beings in one.

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Hinduism's supreme god

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Brahman is considered the supreme god in Hinduism, with other gods as manifestations.

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Rig Veda reference

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The Rig Veda mentions gods like Indra, Mitra, Varuna, and Agni as manifestations of the supreme god.

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Criteria for polytheism.

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Gods are separate and autonomous.

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Brahman.

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The ultimate God in Hindu belief.

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Worship in Hinduism.

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Focus is often on one God/Goddess, though all are considered ultimate.

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Images of various Hindu deities such as Shiva, Brahma, Rama, and others.

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Illustrations of different Hindu gods and goddesses.

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Hinduism's classification.

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Neither strictly polytheistic nor monotheistic.