Pantheism vs Theism
Traditional theism sees God as separate from creation. Pantheism sees God as creation itself.
Key Differences
1
Nature of God
Theism: A personal being with consciousness, will, and emotions.
Pantheism: The universe itself - not a person, but the totality of existence.
2
Creation
Theism: God made the universe from outside it.
Pantheism: God IS the universe - no separation between creator and creation.
3
Prayer
Theism: Communication with a personal God who listens and responds.
Pantheism: Communion with existence - meditation, awe, gratitude - but no one "listening."
4
Afterlife
Theism: Personal survival - heaven, hell, or continued existence.
Pantheism: Return to the whole - your matter and energy continue, but not "you."
Theism says: "God made everything."
Pantheism says: "God is everything."
