While some Pantheists believe that after life is shady , m most believes that living a wholesome life will account for something on afterlife ( Clark and Geisler 28 ) . Pantheism has often been accused of often been accused of atheism , and not just because it rejects the idea of a personal creator God . Pantheist believes that the universe either originated itself out of nothing , or exists forever( Harrison Pantheism) . .
Pantheism does not believe in separate spirits or survival of the soul after death . Pantheist believe that personal immortality will be achieved through children , deeds , works , and the memories of the living ( Harrison Pantheism ).Pantheists believe in equality just like the United States Constitution. While equality is important to Pantheist so is mutual respect, non - decimation, and human rights. Pantheists insist that becoming connected with nature, it provides one with mediation and well being (Walker Intro to Atheistic Activism). .
What is Monotheism & Polytheism.
On the other hand, Monotheism and Polytheism are somewhat different form Pantheism. Monotheism is the belief that there exists exactly one God (Engel and Engel 125). Polytheism speaks of many Gods and goddesses (Walker Intro to Atheistic Activism). Monotheism and Polytheism is a term applying primarily to a concrete system of religion (Walker Intro. To Atheistic Activism). Monotheism enables the mind to recognize the existence of God as a morally certain truth (Walker Intro to Atheistic Activism). .
There are different types of Monotheism: Mosaic, Christian, and Mohammedan (Engel and Engel 132). Some present day Polytheistic religions are Hinduism, Shinto, Buddhism and Vodun. All of which have different gods they serve. (Walker Intro to Atheistic Activism). The gods and goddesses of the polytheism religion were not creators, and usually had weakness just like humans (Walker Intro to Atheistic Activism).