exclusive monotheism

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Exclusive monotheism is the belief that only one god exists. Other deities are considered false gods or demons, subordinate to the one true God. This view is central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.12

In this belief system, God is seen as the unique creator of the universe and humanity, establishing both the natural and ethical orders. This God is considered holy, supreme, and fundamentally different from humans, evoking a sense of both awe and attraction. The rejection of other belief systems as false is a characteristic of exclusive monotheism, sometimes leading to intolerance.3

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For exclusive monotheism only one god exists; other gods either simply do not exist at all or, at most, are false gods or demons—i.e., beings that are acknowledged to exist but that cannot be compared in power or any other way with the…
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For exclusive monotheism only one god exists; other gods either simply do not exist at all or, at most, are false gods or demons—i.e., beings that are acknowledged to exist but that cannot be compared in power or any other way with the…
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