In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal

object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]
In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator deity, and principal
object of faith.[1] God is usually conceived as being omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-
powerful), omnipresent (all-present) and as having an eternal and necessary existence. These
attributes are used either in way of analogy or are taken literally. God is most often held to
be incorporeal (immaterial).[1][2][3] Incorporeality and corporeality of God are related to conceptions
of transcendence (being outside nature) and immanence (being in nature) of God, with positions of
synthesis such as the "immanent transcendence".
Some religions describe God without reference to gender, while others or their translations use sex-
specific terminology. Judaism, for example, attributes only a grammatical gender to God, using
terms such as "Him" or "Father" for convenience.[4]
God has been conceived as either personal or impersonal. In theism, God is
the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of
the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in
God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable. God has also been
conceived as the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent".[1] Many
notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God.[5]
Monotheists refer to their gods using names prescribed by their respective religions, with some of
these names referring to certain cultural ideas about their god's identity and attributes. In the ancient
Egyptian era of Atenism, possibly the earliest recorded monotheistic religion, this deity was
called Aten,[6] premised on being the one "true" Supreme Being and creator of the universe.[7] In
the Hebrew Bible and Judaism, Elohim, Adonai, YHWH (Hebrew: ‫ )יהוה‬and other names are used as
the names of God. Yahweh and Jehovah, possible vocalizations of YHWH, are used in Christianity.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, God, coexisting in three "persons", is called the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the name Allah is used, while Muslims also have a multitude of
titular names for God. In Hinduism, Brahman is often considered a monistic concept of
God.[8] In Chinese religion, Shangdi is conceived as the progenitor (first ancestor) of the universe,
intrinsic to it and constantly bringing order to it. Other religions have names for the concept of God,
including Baha in the Bahá'í Faith,[9] Waheguru in Sikhism,[10] Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in Balinese
Hinduism,[11] and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism.[12]
The many different conceptions of God, and competing claims as to God's characteristics, aims, and
actions, have led to the development of ideas of omnitheism, pandeism,[13] or a perennial philosophy,
which postulates that there is one underlying theological truth, of which all religions express a partial
understanding, and as to which "the devout in the various great world religions are in fact
worshipping that one God, but through different, overlapping concepts".[14]