Which of the following best describes the difference between jewish monotheism and polytheistic faiths?

a. monotheism is the belief in many gods, but polytheism I the belief in a single god

b. monotheism requires skepticism of belief, but polytheism requires absolute faith in god.

c. monotheism requires absolute faith in many gods, but polytheism requires skepticism of belief

d. monotheism is the belief in a single god, and polytheism is the belief in may gods

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Leonard Farley

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1 August, 14:33

Which of the following best describes the difference between jewish monotheism and polytheistic faiths?

a. monotheism is the belief in many gods, but polytheism I the belief in a single god

b. monotheism requires skepticism of belief, but polytheism requires absolute faith in god.

c. monotheism requires absolute faith in many gods, but polytheism requires skepticism of belief

d. monotheism is the belief in a single god, and polytheism is the belief in may gods

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Kadyn Mcmillan · Answer 1

In the choices above, the best answer could be letter D: d. monotheism is the belief in a single god, and polytheism is the belief in many gods. Monotheism, from the word ‘mono’ meaning one is a belief of a single God worthy of worshipping. Religions branching out from this belief includes: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Mandaeism, Baha'i, Cao Dai, Scientology, Deism and Elohism. Polytheism, on the other hand, is the belief in several Gods, all worthy of worshipping, some of the religions are: Buddhism, Shinto, Taoism, Jainism, Wicca, Geniism, Voodoo, Yoruba, Santeria, Candoble, Polydeism, Asatru, Urglaawe, and Heathenry.