nichttrinitär

Nichttrinitär is a term used to describe religious beliefs that do not adhere to the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity, a central tenet of mainstream Christianity, posits that God exists as three co-equal and co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, all of whom are one God.

In contrast, nichttrinitarian beliefs emphasize the absolute oneness of God, often rejecting the divinity of Jesus Christ as a separate, co-equal person of God. While acknowledging Jesus's significant role, they may view him as a prophet, a created being, or a human manifestation of God, but not as God himself in the same way as the Father. The Holy Spirit is typically understood as the power or influence of God, rather than a distinct divine person.

Groups that identify as nichttrinitarian include Unitarians, who historically affirmed the unity of God, and Jehovah's Witnesses, who teach that Jesus is God's first creation and the Holy Spirit is God's active force. Other smaller religious movements and historical Christian sects also hold nichttrinitarian views. The distinction is primarily theological, focusing on the nature of God and the identity of Jesus Christ within the divine.