Pantheism
(noun)
A belief system that identifies God with the universe and views everything as a part of an all-encompassing divine substance or principle.
Origin:
Derived from the greek 'pan', meaning 'all', and 'theos', meaning 'god'.
Examples:
- Pantheism holds that God is not a separate being or personal deity, but rather the essence of all that exists.
- The poet's works often reflected pantheistic themes, celebrating the beauty and majesty of the natural world.
- Some proponents of pantheism argue that it offers a more holistic and inclusive understanding of the divine than traditional theisms.
- Pantheistic beliefs can be traced back to ancient cultures, including Hinduism and Taoism.
- For the pantheist, the divine is present in every aspect of life, from the stars in the sky to the tiniest blade of grass.