Dystheism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈθiː.ɪzm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dystheism is a noun meaning The belief that there is a god, but that this god is not good, and possibly, although not necessarily, evil.
Meaning
The belief that there is a god, but that this god is not good, and possibly, although not necessarily, evil.
Example Sentences
Dystheism revolves around “the belief that a god, goddess, or singular God is not wholly good (eutheism) as is commonly believed (such as in the monotheistic religions of Christianity and Judaism), and is possibly evil.”
Synonyms for dystheism
Depending on context, synonyms include maltheism.
Antonyms for dystheism
Common opposites include eutheism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eutheism, maltheism, ditheism, dyotheism, bitheism, deism.
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