What makes one a theist?

[Mestemia]

I started this thread in response to this post:

Originally Posted by mball1297

That's weird. I always took you for an atheist. This obviously isn't the place for it, but I'd love to know what fashion of theist you consider yourself. Maybe in another thread or a PM?

I consider myself a theist.
Nothing more, nothing less.

The funny thing is that almost everyone equates "belief in" with "worship of."
I believe that god(s) exist.
I do not, however, worship any of them.

[mball1297]

In what ways? Do you believe in ID? Do you believe in a more pantheistic approach or a more monotheistic approach? I'm just trying to get an idea of where you stand. Any details about your thoughts would be much appreciated. You have never struck me as a theist. That's why I ask.

I appreciate the thread, by the way.

EDIT: I'd give you frubals for it, but apparently I recently did already.

[Apex]

What makes one a theist?

In my opinion its possessing a belief in some kind of higher power or being. Nothing more and nothing less. It does not have to entail any kind of worship or organized religion.

[Mestemia]

Originally Posted by Apex

What makes one a theist?

In my opinion its possessing a belief in some kind of higher power or being. Nothing more and nothing less. It does not have to entail any kind of worship or organized religion.

I agree.

[Storm]

To me, a theist is one who believes that God is a supernatural entity, usually the Creator. I've also heard this labelled classical theism. Since I don't believe God is anything of the sort, I identify as a non-theist.

[mball1297]

Originally Posted by Mestemia

I agree.

My question is more what kind of higher being do you believe exists?

[Mestemia]

Originally Posted by mball1297

In what ways?

In what ways what?
My apologies, i do not understand what you are asking here.

Originally Posted by mball1297

Do you believe in ID?

I believe it is possible.
However, the fact is that I am rather apathetic about the beginning of life.
I fail to see what importance it has other than to "prove" someones beliefs justified.

Originally Posted by mball1297

Do you believe in a more pantheistic approach or a more monotheistic approach?

My personal opinion is that it is most henotheistic.

Originally Posted by mball1297

I'm just trying to get an idea of where you stand. Any details about your thoughts would be much appreciated. You have never struck me as a theist. That's why I ask.

I have posted several times that I am not an atheist.
I am in direct disagreement towards the picture most theists paint of their particular deity.

Originally Posted by mball1297

I appreciate the thread, by the way.

It is likely much overdue.
The thread that is, not your appreciation.

[Random]

Originally Posted by Mestemia

The funny thing is that almost everyone equates "belief in" with "worship of." I believe that god(s) exist. I do not, however, worship any of them.

Then you're a Buddhist.

Seriously though, Mestemia, I believe the very same thing (as above) that you do, but I identify as a non-theist precisely because I do not direct worshipful attention or energy towards any deity.

Do we have a classification problem or not? I really don't know.

I would like your view though.

[Nessa]

Theist by definition is vague

Originally Posted by Dictionary.com

1. the belief in one God as the creator and ruler of the universe, without rejection of revelation (distinguished from deism). 2.belief in the existence of a god or gods (opposed to atheism).