Word

pantheism

noun C1

/ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/

Meanings

noun

the belief that God is identical with the universe or that the divine is present in everything

Definition

Pantheism is the belief that God and the universe are identical, with the divine present in everything.

Pantheism is a religious or philosophical view that equates God with nature or the entire universe. Instead of seeing God as separate from the world, it understands the divine as present in all things and all processes. People may describe it as finding sacredness in nature, existence, and reality as a whole.

Examples

I became interested in pantheism after reading essays that treat nature as inherently sacred.
You can see pantheism reflected in poetry that speaks of divinity flowing through rivers and trees.
He argued that pantheism offers a more integrated view of reality than a distant, separate creator.
She explored pantheism in her thesis, comparing it with other views of God and the cosmos.
They discussed pantheism in a seminar on modern spirituality and environmental ethics.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse pantheism with polytheism, but pantheism identifies the divine with everything rather than worshipping many separate gods.