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god
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[ noun ] (religion) the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
Synonyms Used in print (The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)This conclusion is based on two propositions : that man by the use of his reason can ascertain God 's purpose in the universe and that God makes known His purpose by certain `` given '' physical arrangements . This conclusion is based on two propositions : that man by the use of his reason can ascertain God 's purpose in the universe and that God makes known His purpose by certain `` given '' physical arrangements . Moreover , man may_not supplant or frustrate the physical arrangements established by God , who through the law of rhythm has provided a natural method for the control of conception . Believing that God is the Author of this law and of all laws_of_nature , Roman_Catholics believe that they are obliged to obey those laws , not frustrate or mock them . In 1958 , the Conference endorsed birth_control as the responsibility laid by God on parents everywhere . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (religion) any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)`` O Blessed Virgin_Mary , Mother of God and our most gentle queen and mother , look down in mercy upon England , thy '' dowry `` , and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee . (Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)The dominant pottery of the century was Geometric ; political organization revolved_about the basileis ; trade was just beginning to expand ; the gods who protected the Greek countryside were only now putting_on their sharply anthropomorphic dress . (Robert Penn Warren, Wilderness....)Then he thought_of Aaron_Blaustein standing in his rich house saying : `` God is tired_of taking the blame . (Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)`` And God help anyone who tries to unteach you '' ! (Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)The road leading south along the river was shaded with old trees , and in the moonlight the silvery landscape was like a setting for trolls and wood gods rather_than the Hudson_River Valley of his boyhood memories . Related terms spiritual_being saint Buddha goddess war_god Celtic_deity Egyptian_deity daemon Semitic_deity Hindu_deity Fates Morpheus Norse_deity Anglo-Saxon_deity Chinese_deity Japanese_deity Persian_deity earth-god demiurge Greco-Roman_deity Greek_deity Roman_deity Quetzalcoatl Teutonic_deity Bodhisattva Phrygian_deity demogorgon hypnos Arhat sun-god sea-god zombi pantheon |
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[ noun ] a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
Examples "he was a god among men" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (religion) a material effigy that is worshipped as a god
Synonyms Examples "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image" "money was his god" Related terms |
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