Question

Explain why there is conflict about whether Hinduism is monotheistic or polytheistic.

Answer 1

Monotheism is any religion that believes in one god. Christianity believes in one god and respects only one. The individual Hindu may revere one god, a few, or many, or none at all. Therefore; the problem whether is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic is very debatable. It seems more reasonable to state and argue that Hinduism is polytheistic. Exactly, monotheism simply means the acknowledgment of one god. But what it means in the case of monotheistic religions is acknowledgment of only one god. This particular variety of belief in one god is absolutely alien to the Hindu view. Monotheism — at least is the concept that guides religions like Christianity and Islam. It is rooted in the idea of ‘only one’.
Once we get this point evident, it becomes clear that Hinduism does not worship ‘One God’. Instead, Hindu worship the unity of all gods and indeed, the harmony of everything existening. According to the tenets of Hinduism, God is one as well as many. In God’s highest aspect god is the unknown consciousness known as Nirguna Brahman or Brahman without qualities.

Answer 2

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Although Hinduism is often considered polytheistic because of its many deities, it can also be considered monotheistic because each of these various deities are considered to be different manifestations of the creator or brahman......................Hinduism incorporates diverse views on the concept of God. Different traditions of Hinduism have different theistic views, and these views have been described by scholars as polytheism, monotheism, henotheism, panentheism, ... In Hindu philosophy, there are many different schools. Its non-theist traditions. .................

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