Definition of "theism" []

• Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in a personal God as creator and ruler of the world. (noun)

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• "So the New Atheists 'claims that theism is dangerous because it is illogical are hysterical and hypocritical nonsense."
• "I should also point out that Collins argues for theism from the standpoint of both scenarios (a stacked deck, so to speak)."
• "This traditional view, known as theism, is quite hard to defend for anyone who has scientific or philosophical training."