"All three major monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, alongside the Baháʼí Faith, Samaritanism, Druze, and Rastafari..."
Exploration of different conceptions of God in various religions.
Monotheism: The belief in one God.
Polytheism: The belief in multiple gods and goddesses.
Pantheism: The belief that God is identical with the universe.
Panentheism: The belief that God is present in and transcends the universe.
Atheism: The lack of belief in any gods or deities.
Agnosticism: The belief that the existence of God or gods cannot be proven or disproven.
Creation myths: Stories about the origin of the universe.
Sacred texts: The religious texts considered holy and authoritative.
Rituals and practices: The religious ceremonies and customs of different religions.
Religious leaders and figures: Influential people considered leaders or representatives of their faith.
Divine attributes: Qualities or characteristics attributed to God or deities.
The problem of evil: The question of how a benevolent God can allow evil and suffering in the world.
Salvation and afterlife: Beliefs about how to achieve salvation or an afterlife in different religions.
Ethics and morality: The moral and ethical codes of different religions.
The relationship between God and humanity: Differing beliefs about the relationship between humans and the divine.
Apologetics: The defense and justification of religious beliefs.
Historical and cultural context: The historical and cultural background that influenced the development of different religions.
Mysticism and spirituality: Beliefs in spiritual experiences and practices that bring one closer to the divine.
Philosophy of religion: Philosophical questions and arguments regarding the existence of God and the nature of the divine.
Interfaith dialogue: Discussions and collaborations between people of different religious beliefs.
Polytheistic gods: These are gods and deities who are part of a pantheon, where each deity holds a specific domain or area of influence. Examples include the Hindu gods, Greek gods, and Norse gods.
Monotheistic gods: There is only one god in monotheistic religions, like the Abrahamic Faiths including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Dualistic gods: Dualistic gods are gods which represent two opposing forces, such as good and evil. Examples include the Persian god Ahura Mazda and Ahriman.
Ancestral gods: Ancestral gods are gods that are worshipped as the ancestors of a particular family or clan. These gods are believed to have a close relationship with their descendants, and they are invoked to provide protection and blessings on the family.
Nature gods: These gods are associated with the natural world, such as the sun, moon, and stars. Examples include the Egyptian sun god Ra and the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene.
Trickster gods: Trickster gods are mischievous deities who often bend the rules or create chaos. These gods are found in different cultures, such as the Norse god Loki and the African god Eshu.
War gods: War gods are gods that are associated with battles and violence. Examples include the Greek god Ares, the Roman god Mars, and the Hindu god Shiva.
Fertility gods: These gods are associated with fertility, reproduction, and sexuality. Some examples include the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the Egyptian god Osiris, and the Hindu god Shiva.
Death gods: Death gods are gods that are associated with death and the afterlife. Examples include Hades of Greek mythology, Anubis of the ancient Egyptians, and Yama of Hinduism.
"The God is referred to as Yahweh in Hebrew and as Allah in Arabic."
"All of them trace their roots to Abraham as a common patriarch."
"All of their theological traditions are to some extent influenced by the depiction of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible."
"God is conceived of as one, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and the creator of the universe."
"God is typically referred to with masculine grammatical articles only."
"God is held to have the properties of holiness, justice, omnibenevolence, and omnipresence."
"Proponents of Abrahamic faiths believe that God is also transcendent, meaning that he is outside of both space and time and therefore not subject to anything within his creation, but at the same time a personal God, involved, listening to prayer, and reacting to the actions of his creatures."
"Opinions differ among scholars of religion on whether Mormonism belongs within the traditions of Christianity or whether it amounts to a distinct Abrahamic religion."
"The heterogenous Rastafari movement with roots in Jamaica is classified by some scholars as an international socio-religious movement."
"...at the same time a personal God, involved, listening to prayer, and reacting to the actions of his creatures." (Note: Excerpts from the paragraph were selected and rearranged to provide appropriate answers to the study questions.)