Teísta

Teísta is a term derived from the Greek word "theos," meaning god. In a general sense, a teísta refers to an individual who believes in the existence of at least one deity. This belief can encompass a wide range of theological perspectives, from monotheism, which posits a single god, to polytheism, which recognizes multiple gods. The specific nature of the deity or deities believed in varies greatly among different teísta traditions and personal interpretations.

The concept of teísmo is central to many major religions worldwide, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and many others. Adherents often base their belief on faith, scripture, personal experience, or philosophical reasoning. The understanding of the deity's relationship with the world also differs significantly. Some teístas believe in an immanent god, who is present within the universe, while others hold to a transcendent god, who exists beyond and separate from the material world. Many teístas believe their deity intervenes in human affairs, offering guidance, performing miracles, or responding to prayer.

The term teísta is often used in contrast to atheism, the disbelief in any deities, and agnosticism, the view that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable. Within the broader category of teísmo, there are numerous subdivisions and theological schools of thought, reflecting the diverse ways in which humanity has conceptualized and related to the divine throughout history and across cultures.