The Isms Of Religion
The Isms of Religion
There are many, many “isms” regarding religious beliefs and practices. The two most well known would be polytheism and monotheism.
Polytheism: the belief in and worship of more than one/multiple gods or deities. Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic and Greek religions were polytheistic. Some modern day examples are certain forms of Hinduism and various neopagan revival movements.
Monotheism: relatively new compared to polytheism, this is the belief and worship in a single god or deity. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the best examples of monotheistic religions, but even in some cases (mainly Christianity), this concept can get tricky. This will be discussed shortly.
So what other isms exist besides these two? Well let’s take a look.
Atheism: Many atheists further emphasize that atheism itself is not “a religion,” but quite the opposite, being instead the simple lack or absence of any “religion” whatsoever. On the other hand, some religions such as Buddhism and Jainism can be characterized as “atheistic” in nature, insofar as they do not recognize the existence of god(s).[x] But even then, this will vary on geography; for example, there are gods in Tibetan Buddhism, albeit they are seen as a level below a Buddha. In addition, atheism historically did not always mean the absence of belief in a god/gods. It could also mean an individual did not believe in the “mainstream” practices at the time; an example would be early Christians in the Roman Empire. The Romans generally liked to incorporate the deities of conquered lands to their practices, and would allow conquered peoples to continue practicing their own religions. However, since the Christians denied all other gods including the Roman ones, they were declared atheists and faced rebuttal from their neighbors (this is much more detailed and complicated scenario, but for another post).
Agnosticism: This term comes from the Greek gnosis (meaning “knowledge”), but modified with that same sort of negating “a-“ prefix that turns theism (the belief in God or gods) into atheism (the lack of belief in God or gods). So, agnosticism (literally “a-gnosticism,” denoting a lack or absence of gnosis or knowledge) simply refers to being “without knowledge,” one way or the other, regarding God (or gods). Strictly speaking, agnosticism technically refers to the view that definite knowledge about God is impossible or unavailable; colloquially, however, agnosticism is often used more loosely by many people to refer to their persistent personal uncertainty, one way or the other, about the existence of God. Many agnostics so identify themselves simply as a shorthand means of indicating their own noncommittal indecision — a kind of “the jury is still out” position, somewhere midway between theism and atheism, neither fully believing nor fully disbelieving but suspending judgment and remaining open to either possibility. [x]
Animism: Polytheism frequently occurs in indigenous religions blended almost seamlessly with animism (from the Latin anima, meaning “life,” “life force,” “soul,” “spirit”), a view which holds that the world is filled not only with gods per se but also with a vast multitude of spirits of all sorts. Life or “spirit” is ubiquitous, according to animism, with even seemingly “inanimate” objects — rocks, mountains, rivers, wind — often regarded as “alive” insofar as they are each believed to be “ensouled,” each such natural feature possessing a separate and distinct spirit of its own. Add to this mix of gods and nature spirits the lingering (and often meddling, or otherwise influential) spirits of deceased ancestors, and the spiritual universe of polytheistic and animistic cultures begins to look like a pretty crowded place! [x]
Deism: This term comes from the Latin deus, which (like the Greek theos) simply means “god.” (Such terms as “deity,” “divinity,” and “divine” are also etymologically related to deus.) Accordingly, deism literally translates as “god-ism” (just as theism does, too). One might therefore be forgiven for assuming that deism and theism are synonymous — two alternative terms for the exact same thing. However, such an assumption would be incorrect. In practice, Deism as a distinctive term has come to refer quite specifically to a particular religious perspective (one quite distinct from the monotheism of traditional Christianity) that came to prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries, in the wake of the European Enlightenment. Deism holds that God initially created the universe, but subsequently left it to its own devices, allowing it to run unencumbered by further divine adjustment, guidance, or meddling. Deists therefore do not believe that God ever interferes with natural law, or intervenes in human history; hence Deism affirms no miracles, no prophecies, and no divine revelations. [x]
Henotheism: Another relatively new term for an ancient p.o.v., henotheism refers to the worship of one god while simultaneously acknowledging other gods. In other words, henotheists need not deny the existence of multiple gods, all of whom may be legitimately worthy of worship, but they choose to devote themselves only to one specific god (out of all the available gods). Vaishnava Hindus, for example, may primarily worship Vishnu or any of His incarnations, but still acknowledge other gods such as Shiva.
Omnism: Omnism is the recognition and respect of all religions; those who hold this belief are called omnists (or Omnists). In recent years, the term has been emerging anew, due to the interest of modern day self-described omnists who have rediscovered and begun to redefine the term. It can be thought of as syncretism taken to its logical extreme. However, it can also be seen as a way to accept the existence of various religions without believing in all that they profess to teach. Many omnists say that all religions contain truths, but that no one religion offers all that is truth. [x]
Pantheism: this term refers to the belief that God is in everything and everything is in God. The pantheist view maintains that there is no personal God as such, and that “God” and creation are one and the same. Whereas traditional monotheistic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam typically maintain that God alone is divine, pantheism asserts that everything is divine, because everything is God. Like everything else, pantheism comes in various forms; some versions of pantheism amount to little more than reducing God to a synonym for nature or the cosmos, which is considered sacred in and of itself. [x]
Panentheism: Whereas straight pantheism insists that God and the universe are identical, panentheism allows that God “contains” the universe within him/her/itself, while also extending beyond the universe (so that God is not limited to, or exclusively contained within, the cosmos).
Trinitarianism: This term mainly applies to the Christian churches who maintain that God is a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). As mentioned in the beginning of this post, such a view has caused confusion and controversy for believers and non-believers alike over the past millenia. It is understandably confusing to claim that a religion is monotheistic while also saying that God is Three distinct Persons. However, Trinitarian theology is a topic for another post. However, triune natures of deities are not limited to just Christianity. Check this post out for more information.
Unitarianism: On the other hand, this term is often used by Christian churches who affirm that God is not of a tri-fold nature. It can also refer to other religious views that hold strict monotheistic views of God, such as Islam, which claims that God can neither beget nor be begotten (i.e., Jesus being the son of God).
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TAROT TRICKS: How to Avoid Blanking When Reading
To truly master tarot, you have to put in the time to learn the cards’ traditional and evolved meanings. You cannot rely on your intuition alone. That would be cheating. But, when you are a total beginner, your intuition could somehow be your tutor.
1) Use common sense.
Read the room, so to speak. Observe the mood of the card or the spread. Look at the facial expressions. The colors. The setting. The atmosphere.
This way, if the question is, “Does he love me?” and you get the Nine of Swords, you do not have to remember that card’s meanings.
You only have to look at the card and see that the figure in it is stressed, not happy. The color of it is black – a shade of negativity. The background has a bunch of swords hanging on someone’s head, like a threat.
Does this card look like someone who is in love? Not at all. You have your answer.
2) Refer to the name.
The Major Arcana is a cheat sheet in itself. The cards’ names contain their meanings.
What is a magician? Someone who can do magic. Therefore, in most cases, The Magician means having magic in your life, such as a wish come true or a last-minute miracle. Anything wonderful.
Who is the devil? Someone bad and evil. Therefore, The Devil is usually someone who has sinister plans. You are being warned against a toxic person, a dangerous situation, or self-sabotage.
When it comes to the Minor Arcana, all you have to do is remember what each suit means. Wands are passion. Cups are emotions. Swords are thoughts. Pentacles are foundations. When looking at a card, replace the suit names with the above. Suddenly, the Ten of Pentacles becomes the Ten of Foundations. That is, someone incredibly stable.
3) Form a sentence.
Remember this basic sentence structure: Subject-verb-object. Jason drank juice. Andy bought books. Stefan punishes bullies. Read spreads as such. Below is a nine-card spread read from top to bottom.
Queen of Pentacles + The Star + Two of Cups. “A woman (subject) wishes (verb) for love (object).”
The Empress + Six of Cups + The Lovers. “She (subject) will receive (verb) it (object).”
Knight of Wands + Six of Pentacles + Ace of Cups. “A Fire sign (subject) will give (verb) it (object).”
This way, you do not need to spend ages on interpreting one card. Instead, you are allowing them to interact and give you one coherent message.
4) Turn to basic math.
If you do not know anything yet about tarot numerology, remember your lessons in kindergarten. The bigger the number, the better. Would you rather have five chocolate bars or ten?
It is the same with tarot. Bigger often means better. The Nine of Cups is the card of satisfaction. But satisfaction fades. The Ten of Cups is the card of fulfilment. Something full takes longer to be drained.
When it comes to negative cards, the same is still true, except “better” becomes “worse”. The Nine of Swords is ridden with anxiety. But the Ten of Swords is reeking of death. Anxiety can get better, but death is final.
This even applies to the Major Arcana. But for that to make sense, you will need a deeper understanding of The Fool’s Journey – how the cards, even the negative ones, progress in wisdom and maturity.
5) Zero in on a detail.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of cards and their meanings, focus on just one detail to get rid of your confusion.
If the question is, “How will my finances be for 2022?” and you pull the Queen of Wands, focus on the throne, for example.
Do poor people sit on thrones? No. Only royals do. Royals are rich. They own jewels, land and castles. Therefore, the querent’s finances in 2022 are looking positive.
Direct your thoughts towards one object within a card, and start speaking about what that object generally represents. Simply voice out your thoughts, and you will arrive at the message.
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What kind of things should i write down when i record my tarot pulls? like obviously the day and the cards, but are there other things i should write that might be useful?
Things To Record About A Tarot Reading
The date
The deck or decks you used
Why you're doing this reading
What you asked/thought before pulling cards
Cards you pulled
How you pulled them, was it purposeful or did the card fall out, ect
If the cards were upright or reversed
If you do a more complex spread, list the exact positions of the cards, draw a chart if necessary
If the cards have been pulled in other readings, if so list when & any thoughts you have on what that might mean
Patterns & little noteworthy things, were there cards of the same number or suit? Were two cards looking at each other? ect.
Overall meanings of the cards
Meanings, words or lines from a guide book that stuck out to you
What you specifically think they mean/intuitive feelings you got about what they mean for you
Just some ideas! All of this has gone into my notes before & I've found it very useful.
UA here, I’m not very sure. I’ve always been able to just tap in and out of the astral realms. My mother says it’s because I’m made of the stars so it’s easy to leave this fleshy meat suit and crawl into the heavens/astral realms. I just kinda, sit/lay down, tell myself I’m ready to fly and I do. It can be a bit scary and I deffo don’t recommend others to do so with out first learning how to protect their energies and how to properly come in and out of AP, but it is fun to do. I actually-🐛🦋
That is sure interesting!
「tomie vaunt」
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“Do you really think you’ll stumble on another girl as beautiful as I?”
“But compared to my beauty you’re not even on the scale.”
“Surely those blessed with beauty such as mine have a responsibility to record it before it slips away forever.”
“You think this silly thing captures even a tenth of my beauty?”
“This is just the start of how pretty i can get.”
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my beauty is beyond human comprehension, even though people desperately want to capture it thru music, paintings and sculptures. when people see me they want to decide their entire life to try to encapsulate my allure, gracefulness and magnetic aura. to no avail, i cannot be copied, even the greatest artists wouldn’t be able to even come close to replicating my enchanting, dreamy and surreal visage.
i love myself so much i could look in the mirror for hours on end. absolutely no one and nothing can compare to me. i am prettier then all of the stars in the sky combined, even more beautiful then the most perfect scenery god has bestowed upon earth. it’s like i come from another planet, another universe. no, surely someone as perfect as me must be a gift from god straight from heaven.
i value myself highly and never underestimate myself because i know how powerful i am. i know that i am intelligent, strong and perfect in every possible way. i am very respected and my presence is intimidating, hypnotising and absolutely unforgettable. my aura is intoxicating, addicting and i am not afraid of being myself and i know that everyday i keep evolving and improving mentally, spiritually and emotionally. my personality is extremely charming and people are naturally attracted to me. i only need my own validation.
once people see me they are unable to forget me, people trip over their feet to try and compliment me. when they finally approach me they are so in awe of how even more perfect i am when up close that they suddenly are at a loss of words. people constantly shower me with gifts, write poems about their undeniable love for me and yet it seems like they believe that they will never be able to express their undying love no matter what they do.
when someone looks at me it feels all though all their problems and worries suddenly washed away and they cannot think about anything else then me and how to make me happy. when i give someone even the slightest bit of attention they get filled with bliss, gratefulness. but it’s expected i mean i am completely irresistible and my beauty is undefinable.
no one and nothing can ever compare to me. it simply isn’t possible to surpass my level of knowledge, allure and everything comes so easy for me, it’s like everything is rigged in my favour and i truly don’t have to put in any effort, everything falls into place for me while i just exist being my perfect self. i am healthy, protected and i only have positive experiences. i know myself and i am secure with who i really am, i always get opportunities that lead me to fulfilling my dreams.
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ʀᴇᴀʟɪᴛʏ ꜱʜɪꜰᴛɪɴɢ
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰?
Hello guys, this is a short yes or no reading for entertainment purpose! Take this just as inspiration or small help to decide. At the end of the day, you can do whatever you want! Just chose a clown of your liking :')
How to choose a picture: Try to calm down, take deep breaths & use your intuition to select. Take you time and chose the picture you feel the most drawn to.
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༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 1
star, child
YES - go for it! It’s a clear yes. Be spontaneous and carefree and follow your heart! You will do well in that reality and it will bring you lots of comfort and satisfaction. It’s time for a new journey!
༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 2
anchor, ring, rider
MAYBE yes - It’s ok to think of shifting to that reality but you shouldn’t take it lightly! There is a potential to make important experiences in that reality but don’t underestimate it. Think long term, be aware of possible difficulties and struggles. Also, please take everything with moderation and try to not alter the original story too much. Take your time writing the script - to be safe!
༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 3
house, cross, moon
MAYBE no – I think this reality is close to your heart (like you know this movie or anime for a long time already) but I think you have already lost the desire to go there but you unconsciously keep the idea inside your head. The theme here is to make/script it in the way it makes you feel comfortable and emotionally fulfilling, so you might need to change the original story a lot. I mean you can do whatever you want – it’s your decision. But if you just want to shift there because of the people, maybe create an alternative reality and script those people inside there. It’s all about finding an alternative way to achieve your desire.
༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 4
book, bouquet, ship
YES – It seems like a good idea. But it’s important to be clear about what you want to experience in that reality and try to script only that. You don’t need to script every detail - it’s better to keep your options open. Think about all the possibilities. There is some information you’re missing or something you don’t see yet. It will be a good decision, just go with the flow and keep calm!
༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 5
crossroads, tower
NAH – Honestly it doesn’t seem like a good idea. You seem to be quite indecisive about it as well. Are you planning on going there because many other people have gone there too? Like a harry potter DR or something? Try to think about it one more time – do you really want to LIVE there? I mean ofc you can shift there if you want to but it doesn’t seem to be what you’re expecting it to be atm. You don’t need to follow the crowd. Maybe research a bit more about it. If you still want to go there, make sure to take your time writing the script – just to be safe!
༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 6
heart, dog
YES – I think this has been a desire for you for a long time already. It’s something your heart longs for. Once you make the decision, go for it and follow your passion. Be careful with seeing it with rose-colored glasses – maybe script some genuine friends within that reality to help you or advise you while living in that reality! I think making connections within that reality might be good think to focus on.
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How can we communicate/connect with our soulmate?
Thank you for answering! You seem so knowledgeable ☺️💕
Hello!! Thank you for the compliment ☺️☺️ in order to connect with your soulmate you have to be able to meditate! Practicing for 5 to 10 minutes every night will really hope you get a feel for it once you are comfortable you can increase the time increments a little by little until you were able to do it free for as long as you like. When you are able to meditate try to meditate on finding your current energetic soulmate, that is the soulmate you are destined to be with or the soulmate that you currently are on the same frequency with. When you do that try to get a Quaintance with how their energy feels, does their energy feel warm? Does it feel cool? Try to assign a color to their energy, anything that you can do to easily identify it. Once you do that meditate and focus on the energy soon enough it will become easier for you to do so and that will be the best way for you to connect with your soulmate. The greatest way to connect with your soulmate is to do all of the above and to stay on your divine path!!! Staying true to yourself and doing the thing that you love the most that thing that you were called to the most will align you with the energy of where you’re supposed to be, and that will align you with the energy of your soulmate!! I hope this helps!! 🤎🤎🤎 
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