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the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God
- Some proponents of pantheism find solace and a sense of awe in contemplating the vastness and complexity of the universe.
- Many Eastern religions involve elements of pantheism in perceiving the divine as interwoven with nature.
- Pantheism posits that the entire cosmos is sacred and that divinity is immanent in all things, from the smallest atom to the vast expanse of the universe.
- Followers of pantheism often feel a deep sense of interconnectedness with nature and seek to cultivate a reverence for the natural world.
- Pantheism differs from traditional monotheism in that it does not conceive of a personal deity separate from creation but rather sees divinity as intrinsic to the natural order.
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a religious belief or practice that recognizes or worships all gods
- Ancient Greek religion displayed elements of pantheism in its acceptance of many deities.
- Some philosophers argue that pantheism encourages tolerance among different faiths.
- The festival reflected a form of pantheism, honoring multiple gods.
- His writings supported a pantheism that embraced all divine figures equally.
- In pantheism, no single god is considered supreme.