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From Many, One

Cosmographia • 738 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Theology History Monotheism
  1. The concept of monotheism, the belief in one supreme deity, is a relatively recent development in human history, with many cultures historically believing in multiple gods and spirits.
  2. Monotheism marked a significant shift in theological traditions, particularly when the Israelites proclaimed the existence of only one God, breaking away from millennia of polytheistic beliefs.
  3. The idea of 'From Many, One' reflects the evolution from diverse beliefs in multiple gods to the concept of a singular, all-powerful deity, which has shaped major religious doctrines and scriptures.

The Hypsistarian Church of God Most High

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe • 1221 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Monotheism Religious practices Worship Prayer
  1. The Hypsistarian Church of God Most High is a reconstructed ancient monotheistic religion that worshipped a single high and holy God.
  2. Hypsistarianism was a widely practiced faith with characteristics such as aniconism, reverence for light and fire, and rejection of idols and animal sacrifice.
  3. Worship of God Most High involved prayer at sunrise and sunset, facing the sun, singing hymns, and lighting lamps or torches in prayer-houses, churches, or open-air sanctuaries.

The Case for Pagan Monotheism

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe • 1153 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Monotheism Beliefs Philosophers Worship
  1. Monotheism was a concept among pagan philosophers in antiquity, who believed in a single, superior God while acknowledging other lesser gods.
  2. The worship of a monotheistic God, called God Most High, was widespread in Late Antiquity, with evidence found in multiple regions.
  3. The origins of pagan monotheism were debated, with some scholars arguing for influences from Hellenistic philosophy, Roman religion, or independent evolution from local traditions.

The Theology of the Hypsistarian Church

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe • 746 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Prayer Morality Monotheism
  1. The Hypsistarian Church focused on monotheistic beliefs in a deity known as God Most High.
  2. Plutarch's writings provide insights into the theological beliefs and practices of the Hypsistarians, drawing connections to ancient monotheistic traditions.
  3. Ancient prayers and inscriptions reveal the reverence and worship of God Most High as the eternal, just, and wise creator of the cosmos.

Religion of today

Wood From Eden • 576 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Climate change Monotheism
  1. People often believe in things just because many others do, like in a religious way
  2. There are different perspectives on climate change, with debates on data interpretation and policy urgency
  3. It's crucial to give attention to various potential disasters, not just focus on a single issue like carbon dioxide emissions
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