Monotheism or Polytheism?

Question

Don't be offended, but can the thought of polytheism be right?

Don't say "Just like you think that monotheism is right, you self-righteous bastard", because one God means absolute authority and power, might and majesty, and he started this universe, can we say the same about polytheism? and is control shared between "Gods"?

please enlighten me.

Fundamental Christian: I'm not trying to start anything.

Answer 1

monotheism placed humans above nature and the animal kingdom, while polytheism presumes that humans are a part of nature

I think polytheism is more likely to be right though I don't believe in any gods

Answer 2

Not offended, by monopolytheism, thanks.

God did no not create The Universe.
The Universe created its self . This Universe,
created us and then we created The Gods.
The Universe ( God / monotheism ) is one.

Polytheist. that means many: Apollo, Nut, Isis, Ganesha, Krishna, Allah, Buddha, Jehovah, Zeus, Jesus, Abassi, Cocomama,Thor and more . The Gods are indeed numerous. Share we would hope so, however each God or Goddess seeks their daily bread.

The Gods usually help those that first helps themselves.

Monotheism is the mother of polytheism for sure.

Have a pleasant day.

Answer 3

Polytheism

Answer 4

Your premise makes sense, but don't forget that the ancient Hebrews seemed to have a problem with idol worship. They were exposed to the false gods of the surrounding pagan nations and many times, through marriages and treaties, the Israelites took upon themselves the practices of their neighbors. It's no surprise that polytheism has endured, even flourished, but discerning believers in God know what makes sense and what doesn't. As God spoke to Isaiah in chapter 44, He and He alone is God, that there are no other gods, there never were and never will be. He challenges those who say or think otherwise to prove their power and fortell what is to happen in future ages to come.
There are no other gods. Think about it. What other "god" of any religion in the world's history has ever uttered a single prophecy that came about in the appointed time and according to all the events that would serve as the context in which it would be made manifest? 0. Only the God of Israel, that's Who.

Answer 5

Polytheism never features a God whose power and authority is absolute, so the premise is false. As you could expect, in a polytheistic religion, the gods are never quite omnipotent-otherwise yes you run into weird contradictions. Christianity is a very peculiar religion because it manages to be both monotheistic and polytheistic. The main 'dieties' are the father, son, and holy spirit; and then there are other major dieties such as Satan and the other incarnations of evil, Mary, and all the archangels and angels; and then you have all the demigod humans who are reported to perform miracles in their lifetime besides the really important one.

Answer 6

Monotheism because someone has to be in over all charge to keep everything coordinated and running right.
Even if you subscribe to the Holy Trinity i.e. God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons.
God the father is in over all charge. Christ always referred to God as my Father not as my buddy or my partner. A clear indication that God the Father was supreme.
God is not a woman either.: Simple reason PMS! I know I am going to get bounced by the Feminist for that one. But simple truth.

Answer 7

Polytheism, so the gods would not be just one. They would be different from each other, and as such conflict with one another. As individuals they could not be perfect because none would hold all the attributes of being perfect. One god might be god of love, but then not be god of wisdom. As such he would then be error prone. The ultimate (end-time) universe would then be imperfect as well, being a reflection of the imperfect gods that created it.

Answer 8

Why must there be one absolute authority? It does not make sense to me that if there was only one creator one god that there is so much strife trouble and confusion in the world. If there is one all powerful why make evil at all.

It makes much more sense to me that there are multiple creators that do not always agree on things. Some of them like human kind and help them, some of them do not. In the stories of my religion my gods have fought other equally powerful beings on more than one occasion. Winning and loosing at different times, and the struggle continues. This make much more sense to me than one god.

PS.
Reincarnation and soul transmigration also make more sense to me than live once and be forever damned if you make the wrong choice. That does not sound like a loving god to me.

Answer 9

In the spiritual world exists God, as one perfect personality. In the material world, God resides their in many forms (like many dreams). God expands himself in plenary expansions to suit a specific purpose.
Eg: Deities (to maintain the function of the material world
As souls (the living spiritual component of every living being
As the holy spirit (or super soul) that exists within ever particle of matter and within every being.

There is one God, many forms. Hence Hinduism is actually a monotheistic religion. From Hinduism developed Egyptian, Sumarian, Abramic, Nordic, Celtic, Druidic and Helenistic relgions (and any other's I forgot to mention like Parsi relgions).

Answer 10

The Bible has hundreds and hundreds of verses showing there is only One True God. One that commanded not to put any other gods before Him.

This One True God sent His only begotten Son in our behalf.

There are 31 misapplied or mistranslated verses used to support the trinity doctrine. Again there are hundreds and hundreds that support only One will save us through His Son.

Jesus worships this One True God.

Joh 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.