What is polytheism?
Ξ June 22nd, 2007 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Religion |
I think I practice polytheism because I worship several Gods in the Hindu religion.
Polytheism is belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities. The word comes from the Greek words poly theoi, literally “many gods.” Ancient Greek and Roman religions were polytheistic, holding to a pantheon of traditional deities. The belief in many gods does not necessarily preclude the belief in an all-powerful all-knowing supreme being, as the ruler and parent (often king and fathers) of gods and mankind.
Yes, I agree to the above point and I look upon Lord Vishnu as the supreme God and the creator of everything and everyone.
In polytheistic belief, gods are perceived as complex personages of greater or lesser status, with individual skills, needs, desires and histories. These gods are not always portrayed in mythology as being omnipotent or omniscient; rather, they are often portrayed as similar to humans (anthropomorphic) in their personality traits, but with additional individual powers, abilities, knowledge or perceptions.
