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Posted By: wwh henotheism - 03/03/04 06:58 PM
Date: Sun Nov 8 00:04:19 EST 1998
Subject: A.Word.A.Day--henotheism
henotheism (HEN-uh-thee-iz-uhm) noun

Belief in one god without denying the existence of others.

[Greek heno-, from hen, neuter of heis, one. + the (o)- + -ism.]



Posted By: Bingley Re: henotheism - 03/05/04 07:39 AM
The definition provided is somewhat confusing. As I understand it, henotheism is the belief that there are many gods, but your allegiance should be given to only one of them.

Bingley
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