theism

n. belief in God, especially a personal God considered to be the creator and sustainer of the universe, who cares for and intervenes in creation but is distinct from it. Theism is central to orthodox Judeo-Christian belief and may be distinguished from both deism and pantheism. —theist adj., n.

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May 8th 2024

bizarreness effect

see distinctiveness effect.