a supreme being worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe
from Proto-Germanic *gudą
Perhaps humanity's oldest and most debated concept
Masculine pronoun 'he' standardized in monotheistic tradition; excludes feminine spiritual concepts and non-theistic worldviews from language.
When referencing the divine, use inclusive language: 'the divine,' 'higher power,' or religion-specific terms that don't enforce gendered theology.
["the divine","higher power","the sacred"]
Many religious traditions honor feminine divine aspects (Sophia, Shekinah, Devi); standard masculine-only language erases these theological contributions.
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