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Agnosticism

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The belief that it is not possible to determine whether God exists or not.

An agnostic may have spiritual beliefs whilst not belonging to a distinct religion.

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Atheism

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The belief that there is no God, an atheist may place importance on science instead

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Theism

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The belief in God, and the idea that one can enter a personal relationship with God

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Faith

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A religious belief which one fully trusts and puts into practice

It is more than just believing in God, it is putting ones trust in him and acting upon belief

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Awe

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A feeling of humility and insignificance against something or someone more powerful and much greater.

A mix of fear and respectful reverence

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Deity

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Another word for God

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Divine

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God-like

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Supreme

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Highest rank/quality

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Omniscient

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Knows everything

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Omnipotent

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Unlimited power

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Revelation

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Showing or making known.

Usually with reference to God making himself known to human beings,through holy book,action or special person.

Also believed that god’s creation of the world was a revelation

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Tawhid

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The belief in the unity of God “the oneness of Allah”

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