Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cosmotheism

Noun

/ˌkɒzməˈθiːɪzəm/

Definition

A belief system that equates the universe with God or views the cosmos as a manifestation of divine reality.

Examples

Many cosmotheists believe that understanding the universe can lead to a greater understanding of God.
The philosophy of cosmotheism is reflected in various spiritual practices that honor the cosmos.

Meaning

Cosmotheism combines elements of cosmogony (the study of the origin of the universe) and theology, suggesting that the universe itself is divine or sacred.