Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deicide

noun

/ˈdeɪɪˌsaɪd/

Definition

The act of killing a god or the belief that a god has been killed.

Examples

The concept of deicide is central to some interpretations of the New Testament.
Some philosophers argue that the modern world is experiencing a form of symbolic deicide through the rejection of religion.

Meaning

Deicide refers to the act of killing a deity, specifically in the context of religious belief systems. It is most commonly associated with the death of Jesus Christ in Christian theology, where it represents the idea of humanity’s role in the divine suffering and sacrifice.