Dystheism (from Greek δυσ- dys-, "bad" and θεός theos, "god"), is the belief that a god, goddess, or singular God is not wholly good (eutheism) as is commonly believed (such as in the monotheistic religions of Christianity and Judaism), and is possibly evil. Definitions of the term somewhat vary, with one author defining it as "where God decides to become malevolent". [1] The broad theme of dystheism has existed for millennia, as shown by trickster gods found in polytheistic belief systems and by the view of the God of the Old Testament through a nonreligious lens as angry, vengeful and smiting. The modern concept dates back many decades, with the Victorian era figure Algernon Charles Swinburne writing in his work Anactoria about the ancient Greek poet Sappho and her lover Anactoria in explicitly dystheistic imagery that includes cannibalism and sadomasochism. Trickster gods found in polytheistic belief systems often have a dystheistic nature. One example is Eshu, a trickster god from Yoruba religion who deliberately fostered violence between groups of people for his own amusement, saying that "causing strife is my greatest joy." The concept of the Demiurge in some versions of ancient Gnosticism also often portrayed the Demiurge as a generally evil entity. Many polytheistic deities since prehistoric times have been assumed to be neither good nor evil (or to have both qualities). Thus dystheism is normally used in reference to the Judeo-Christian God. <>
Why would you copy and paste without adding the attribution, or maybe some of your own thoughts? Just a question..
/// It is only Word of the Day. If you have a comment, good. I am guessing much discussion would need another thread. I did not start this thread. I will look again at the OP. <> The OP says nothing about attribution or discussion. There has been a little discussion & some wisecracks & no 1 complained. The OP does require etymology which I could swear was not there. However I have done this for a long time with the Linguistics moderator sometimes responding & sometimes posting a word & he did not say anything about etymology. <>
anthroparchy - A social system of attitudes, practices, and institutions through which the natural world is dominated to the benefit of humans. <>
hyperarchy - excessive government, government which interferes excessively with the affairs of its citizens <>
From Mature Focus: mumpsimus A stubborn person who insists on making an error in spite of being shown that it is wrong. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mumpsimus
Demarchy - government by decision-makers who have been randomly selected by sortition (lot) from a pool of eligible citizens <>
As opposed to Momarchy :- full tyranny over its people Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
"floccinaucinihilipilification".......................Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! https://www.dictionary.com/browse/floccinaucinihilipilification
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Urarina - Indigenous Peoples who live in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Urarina shaman, 1988 <>