What is Pantheism?

Pantheism is a philosophy. Pantheism (derived from the Greek 'pan' and 'theos') literally means 'all is god'. In a realistic sense, this refers to the unity of all people, and even all things.

This unity seems to hold true whether you take a theistic, atheistic, agnostic, deistic or pantheistic approach to belief, religion, and the origins of the universe.

Whether one is religious or scientific, we all know that at some point, we all had a common origin. In some way then, we all are one.

Pantheists thus believe in respect for all people, and for nature.

For practical purposes, pantheism is about bringing people together, promoting peace, love, tolerance, equal opportunity, unity and compassion.

Pantheism is simply, a celebration of life!

So many people and organisations today are wanting to cause division and segregation. Pantheism is about bringing people together.

Here are a few quotes regarding pantheism from some enlightened individuals throughout history:

"God is the indwelling and not the transient cause of all things." - Baruch Spinoza

"I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings." - Albert Einstein

"I believe in the cosmos. All of us are linked to the cosmos. So nature is my god. To me, nature is sacred. Trees are my temples and forests are my cathedrals. Being at one with nature." - Mikhail Gorbachev

"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." - Carl Sagan

"I am a Muslim, I am a Hindu, I am a Christian, I am a Jew - and so are all of you." - Mohandas Gandhi