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pandeism

pan-DEE-iz-uhm

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Pandeism (noun) means the belief that a god created the universe and then became identical with it, no longer existing apart from it or acting within it. Example: “Some philosophers find pandeism appealing because it avoids the question of why a conscious god would allow suffering.”

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religion The belief that a god created the universe and then became identical with it, no longer existing apart from it or acting within it.

"Some philosophers find pandeism appealing because it avoids the question of why a conscious god would allow suffering."

"Her essay compared pandeism with more traditional forms of theism."

"Followers of pandeism see the universe itself as what remains of the original creator."

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In plain EnglishPandeism is the idea that a god made the universe and then turned into it, so it no longer exists as a separate being.

When to use it

Pandeism is a specialised term from philosophy and theology, rarely heard in everyday speech.

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Picture it as pantheism (god is everything) merged with deism (god made the world, then stepped back).

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pantheism → deism →

Common pairings

a belief in pandeism pandeism and pantheism philosophical pandeism

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Pandeism was likely taken from the German word Pandeismus, itself joining the Greek-derived prefix pan-, meaning ‘all’, with a German term for deism that traces back to the Latin word for god. It can also be understood as a blend of ‘pantheism’ and ‘deism’.

Origin: English

Rhymes for pandeism

theism atheism henotheism

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Frequently asked questions

What does pandeism mean?

Pandeism is the belief that a god formed the universe and then became one with it, so it no longer exists or acts separately.

How is pandeism different from pantheism?

Pantheism holds that god and the universe are simply identical, while pandeism adds the idea that a conscious, creating god became the universe.

Where does the word pandeism come from?

It probably comes from German, combining a prefix meaning ‘all’ with a word for deism, and can also be read as a blend of ‘pantheism’ and ‘deism’.

What is the meaning of pandeism?

"pandeism" (noun) means the belief that a god created the universe and then became identical with it, no longer existing apart from it or acting within it.