Monotheism

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Monotheism is the worship of one god.

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• Monotheism occupies so large a space in the view of modern minds, that it is scarcely possible to form a just estimate of the preceding phases of the theological philosophy.
  • Auguste Comte, The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte, Chapter VIII, [1]

• As Christianity in its beginnings was surrounded by the polytheistic beliefs and practices of the pagan world, a clear and authoritative expression of Monotheism was necessary. Hence the symbols of faith, or creeds, open with the words: "I [we] believe in God"...(APOSTLES' CREED; ATHANASIAN CREED ; NICENE CREED.)
  • page 501 of The Catholic Encyclopedia published in 1913

• Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
  • James 2:19

• The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord.
  • Jesus of Nazareth, Mark 12:29

[edit] See also

• Atheism
• Polytheism
• Theism

[edit] External links

• Monotheism. The Catholic Encyclopedia.