Integrational polytheism
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Integrational Polytheism is a form of polytheism in which one believes in the existence of not several, but of all the gods ever described. It has also been known as Eclectic Polytheism or Inclusional Polytheism.
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[edit] Brief explanation of core belief
To a follower of this religion, it is impossible to serve, or even to know about, every described god. An Integrational Polytheist can choose which gods to follow, while simply acknowledging the rest. Because Integrational Polytheists believe in all gods, their philosophy requires respect for other beliefs, unless those beliefs stifle or repress another belief. For example, an Integrational Polytheist doesn't need to respect a homophobe's beliefs as those are oppressive towards homosexual people. This is basically the concept of "live and let live". Integrational Polytheists could be said to believe that each religion has equal importance as all others.
Integrational Polytheism allows a person much freedom to make their own beliefs, but there are still a few basic rules to be observed:
- Freedom of choice.
- Freedom of expression.
- Importance of all religions and philosophies.
These three basic rules have a higher priority for Integrational Polytheists than the individual rules of any particular religion.
[edit] History and achievements
Integrational Polytheism was originally named by a Scottish folk singer in 2003, after attending several Christian churches, although the concept of Integrational Polytheism is being arrived at independently by many individuals around the world. It has since then created a doctrine named "The Holy Gobbledybook", mainly created by the initiator of the religion.
