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Pantheism is a philosophical and theological viewpoint that identifies God with the universe, or the universe with God. In this view, the divine is not a separate creator entity, but rather immanent in all of reality. Everything that exists is considered to be a part of God, or an expression of God. This can manifest in various ways, with some pantheists viewing the universe as a conscious being, while others see it as a more abstract divine principle. There is no single, universally accepted definition of pantheism, and interpretations can vary widely. It is distinct from deism, which posits a creator God who does not intervene in the universe, and panentheism, which holds that the universe is *in* God, but God is also greater than the universe. Pantheistic ideas have appeared in various religious traditions and philosophical systems throughout history, often emphasizing a deep connection between humanity and the natural world. The term itself was coined in the 17th century, but the underlying concepts are much older.