Seriously. I think that if you believe in one god, you might as well believe in all of them - they all make about the same amount of sense. Since I wouldn't make a good atheist, I've decided to believe in ALL of the gods.
But what would you call such a person? At first I thought "Omnitheist" might be a good word, but then I googled it and found this in Wikipedia:
"Omnitheism is the belief that every religion contains at its core an appreciation of the nature of the universe.....Omnitheists believe that there is a spiritual dimension to all of existence.....
Omnitheists believe that this spiritual dimension can take on intelligent forms, such as the human soul. They believe that these forms can manifest as "gods", "spirits", "kami", etc. which are capable of communicating with human beings."
Sounds good, but it still doesn't cover the idea of simply believing in ALL the gods.
2007-02-20 03:31:10 · 24 answers · asked by catrionn 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm being facetious here, people! Don't take it so seriously! [LOL]
2007-02-20 03:37:56 · update #1
I am an omnitheistic agnostic.
2007-02-20 03:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your issue here is that you do not understand the term "god." A "god," any god including the True God Jehovah (Psalms 83:18) is simply a revered person or thing. You might want to check other translations at Exodus 7:1. The Bible shows Jehovah God telling Moses that He has made Moses a God to Pharaoh, and that Aaron his brother is his prophet. Satan is referred to as the god of this world's system. Jesus himself noted that the kings of Israel and Judah were each called gods. John 1:1 most certainly can read that Jesus was only a god and not THE God, because Jesus was and is a revered individual. Jehovah is also. Satan is also. Moses is also. Mohammad, for that matter, is also. Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Mahatma Gandhi, George Washington, every single one a god because every single one is revered. The difference between Jehovah and the rest of them is that Jehovah is the ALMIGHTY God, the rest are not. So while the rest are revered just as Jehovah is revered, Jehovah is the only One with ALL the power. And you might try reading your own Bible at John 1:18, in which John states that no one has ever seen God. Now John wrote his gospel account some years after the death of Jesus, so he had obviously seen Jesus by this time, and in fact had seen Jesus multiple times. Now if John had seen Jesus, but had said NO ONE had seen God, then basic logic tells you that John did not consider Jesus to be the Almighty God, but simply a god, or revered individual.
2016-05-23 22:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call you Wiccan or Pagan. Why?
They are primarily blanket terms which cover all forms of polytheism.
Although Pagans generally believe and work with only one pantheon of gods and goddesses, in our modern times, a great number of Pagan people work with more than one pantheon. The same is true for those who are Wiccan. I am Wiccan myself and have worked with a number of pantheons including the Christian pantheon. That fact alone usually makes Christians see red! Further...
This is an answer I gave to someone who posted a question concerning god's multiple personalities. This person was comparing the OT to the NT and found god's personality represented very differently in each text. Given your question, I think you might find something that "appeals" and "resonates" with you. Here is what I wrote...
"I think human beings are incapable of grasping the total personality in all and every aspect of the intelligence that runs the universe. If it actually exists, it must be gargantuan compared to our tiny pea-brains. That's why...
I think polytheism is the closest we will ever get to understanding the true nature of this thing we call, "god." Meaning, all the gods and goddesses ever conceived of, be they real or not, represent a portion of this greater intelligence. Consequently, in small parcels we can manage it. And trust me here. Having studied them, those so call small parcels are HUGE in terms of what they represent and what personalities they harbor. All different, all very complex, yet all being a part of the greater whole.
The reductionism of the OT and NT simply do not do the concept of "god" any justice. All it is, is a source of argument between the aspects of one representative god and another. We are left wondering, "In whom do we believe?" My point being, look at it all, marvel at it all, and if you cannot believe in the polytheistic gods and goddess, at the very least respect them because they came first. They are the bedrock upon which the reductionism of the OT and NT are based."
2007-02-20 03:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd call them confused. Many of the religious writings claim to be the only one and thus are mutually exclusive.
Probably Omnitheist is the best you'll come up with.
2007-02-20 03:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be playing facetious, but this describes me exactly.
I must be an idiot, a moron, and all the other lovely things other people answered with, but that IS me.
I have studied all major world religions and mythologies quite extensively. My deduction: it's all the same. Same myths, same moralities, same same same. So who cares what the name of the God is in a particular region. The Creator has many names.
Every "lesser" god/goddess is merely a reflection of ourselves and the Creator.
If this belief makes me an idiot, then I guess I'm an idiot. Must be all those brain cells I killed...
2007-02-20 03:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by dorkmobile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omintheism seems to cover it as well as anything will. The belief in all gods comes down to simply believing that there are gods. You define the specifics of your beliefs from there. Even the dictionary definition of Christianity would not apply perfectly to most Christians today. I wouldn't worry to much about a title, instead focus on the content and core character. Create your beliefs and aspire to live up to them.
2007-02-20 03:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by fly guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a believer of God. You said you were also, the God clearly states in the Bible: You shall have no other Gods before me. Not to worship idols.
That right there is enough for me to know He is the only God and the others are man-made. Give the Bible a read and I bet you come up with the same answer. I will pray for your understanding.
2007-02-20 03:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Extremely Broadminded,
2007-02-20 03:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confused
2007-02-20 03:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by Gummy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd vote for "plerotheism," from the Greek "plero," meaning "to fill" and "pleroma," meaning "fullness, completeness."
Omnitheism seems to be taken by someone, and polytheism doesn't quite cover the concept you have in mind, and pantheism means something different...
2007-02-20 04:07:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋