-ISMS Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is Agnosticism?
Neither a belief or disbelief in God
What is Atheism?
Disbelief, or lack of belief, in the existence of God or gods
What is Humanism?
The pursuit of a meaningful life without relying on supernatural beliefs
What is Materialism?
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual beliefs
What is Rationalism?
The practice of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
What is Pantheism?
The belief that God isn’t seen as a separate being who lives somewhere else, but rather he is the universe itself
What is Pluralism?
The acknowledgment and acceptance of multiple religious beliefs
What is Monotheism?
The belief in one God
What is Polytheism?
The belief in many gods
