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Any other polytheists out there?
Literal or metaphorical polytheism, either way I'd like to know.
Georgeo, I see that you're a font of intelligent questions as well... "If the boat i walked to my father's shirt is a virgin, will the god of computers be angered?" As you can tell by the responses I've recieved several people didn't think this question was stupid.
BluueNikki: by literal I do mean a literal belief that the gods are all separate entities.
Metaphorical could mean either a belief in one deity that is better understood through various "aspects" of its character, or a belief that for psychological reasons a belief in multiple gods better serves human needs(as in Jungian archetypes). I wasn't that clear before and I know that these aren't "technical terms," so I hope that helps.
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- Lady MyrkrLv 62 decades agoFavorite Answer
I aaaaaam! Yay polytheism! :: Happy dance. :: I am proud to be a polytheist... AND a Pagan! W00t!
... ahem... anyway... yes. I am.
- 2 decades ago
I believe that our Cosmos-Universe is inhabited by a hierarchy of inteligence-beings. From spirits of the nature to masters of the Cosmos. Each entity dominates a specific sphere of knowledge and perform their duties in total harmony with the Greater Architect, God, The One, you choose what to call it. Any of these entities can be considered God-like from our human perspective as I see it, since their plane of existence is beyond the wheel of reincarnation.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
All ancient tribes were Pollies. A belief in a female god as well as male gods is probably not such a bad thing. Females tend to moderate our behavior and lets face it, we haven't fared all that well under male gods for the last few millennia.
- Sorrow_and_BlissLv 62 decades ago
I believe that there is one God who manifests in many forms. In practice, I probably appear as a polytheist, because I worship God in many names and forms, such as Sri Krishna, Rama, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Venkateshwara, and other Hindu Gods.
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- 2 decades ago
Talk about a stupid question. Polytheism is even more hated by christians than atheism. I am atheist, so I dont give a damn, but polytheists are pretty rare. its more common among asian cultures.
- NikkiLv 62 decades ago
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Thanks for the clarifications! :-)
As a agnostic who is a fan of Jungian Archetypes, I would say I say that I "prefer" metaphorical polytheism over literal. :-) Dunno if I am one or not.
- 2 decades ago
No...but may Jesus, Buddda, Mohammed, Shiva, Allah, Michael Jordan and Ronaldinho bless and protect you in your time of need.
- Gamla JoeLv 72 decades ago
sounds like every Christian and Hindu is in your group. You have a strong following