WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Hinduism is both monotheistic and henotheistic. Hinduism is not polytheistic. Henotheism (literally “one God”) better defines the Hindu view. It means the worship of one God without denying the existence of other Gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vast majority of India’s Hindus believe in God (98%), including eight-in-ten who say they believe in God with absolute certainty. Even though Hinduism is sometimes referred to as a polytheistic religion, very few Hindus (7%) take the position that there are multiple gods, according to the Center’s 2019-2020 survey.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monotheism is the belief where there is a single god. Christianity and Islam are monotheistic religions. Buddhism is a way of life as propagated by Buddha though many people regard him as a god. Hinduism is not a monotheistic religion as it has many gods and goddesses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Religions that practice polytheism include, but are not limited to: Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca, Confucianism, Shintoism, various African tribal and/or folk religions, and various American tribal and/or folk religions.