Theism is defined as which of the following?

• A. Belief in god/gods
• B. Belief in one God
• C. Belief that there is no god/gods
• D. Belief in more than one gods but limit worship to one

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what theism means at its most basic level: belief in a god or gods. Theism asserts that a divine being or beings exist, which can include monotheistic (one God) or polytheistic (many gods) views. That broad definition is why “belief in god/gods” is the best descriptor.

Belief in one God is monotheism, a specific form of theism rather than the general definition. Belief that there is no god is atheism, the opposite stance. Believing in multiple gods but worshiping only one reflects a particular devotional practice, not the basic definition of theism itself.