Question

Compare and contrast monotheism, polytheism, and animism.

Answer 1

Religions often can be categorized into one of these three groupings. Monotheism, polytheism, and animism are types of religions that center around a belief in the supernatural. Monotheistic faiths are faiths with a belief in one god, while polytheistic faiths place importance on the worship of many gods. Animism refers to belief systems that honor spiritual forces that occur in nature.