Dictionary
the•ism
Pronunciation: (thē'iz-um), [key]—
n.
1. the belief in one God as the creator and ruler of the universe, without rejection of revelation (distinguished from
deism).
2. belief in the existence of a god or gods (opposed to
atheism).
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