Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egotheism
Noun
/ˌɛɡəˈθiːɪzəm/
Definition
The belief in a god or higher power that is essentially a reflection of oneself.
Examples
- Many consider egotheism to be a modern interpretation of spirituality.
- In egotheism, the divine is often seen through the lens of personal experience.
- Critics argue that egotheism diminishes the concept of a transcendent god.
Meaning
Egotheism suggests that individuals worship a deity that embodies their own traits and desires, rather than a separate, external divine being.
Synonyms
- Self-deification
- Subjective theism
- Personal god
