Anthropomorphotheist

/ˌænθroʊpɔːrfoʊˈθiːɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in gods or divine beings conceived in human form and characteristics.

Etymology

From anthropomorpho- (human form) + theist (one who believes in god). Combines Greek anthropo- + morphe (form) + theos (god) + -ist (believer). This compounds multiple Greek roots to describe a specific theological position.

Kelly Says

Most human religions are anthropomorphotheists by definition—we imagine God with human emotions, intentions, and forms. Philosophers have long debated whether we can conceive of divinity any other way.

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