How to Be a Monotheist

Just about everyone has some form of religion they practice. One of the most predominant religious beliefs is monotheism, or the belief that there is only one god. While it may seem like a simple concept, being a monotheist can require some informed decision making.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Determine which one god you want to believe in. You can believe in the God that created the earth, who is all-knowing and omnipresent. Or you can believe in Buddha. There are even monotheists who have chosen Satan as their god.
2. Consider if you want to belong to a specific church or denomination. If you plan to attend a church, you will want to find a church that believes in the same god you do. It would be hard to adopt the Jewish god if you plan to attend a Buddhist congregation.
3. Understand the concept of the Trinitarian view. Many religions that practice monotheism believe in the Trinity, often called the Godhead. This belief is based on one God made up of three distinct personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Trinity literally means "three in one" in the Greek language.
4. Evaluate the strict monotheist view. A strict monotheist rejects the idea of the Trinity and instead believes that there is only one god with one distinct personality. In this view neither Christ nor the Holy Spirit has any authority as part of God.
5. Choose your view. Once you understand the two main viewpoints of monotheism, decide which direction you want to pursue. Regardless of your choice of view, once you have established one god to believe in you are a monotheist.

Tips & Warnings

• You can be a monotheist even if your god has multiple personalities or roles.
• Choosing a god to believe in is something that should be taken very seriously.