Differences between monotheism and polytheism

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Answer the questions below and support your arguments with sources and evidence.

Question 1. What are the key differences between monotheism and polytheism?

Based on the Gifford Lecture reading (and any other reading you have done on the subject) what are other major differences between monotheism and polytheism? Do you think one is better than the other, and if so, why? Maybe you think that neither is better, or that there are no gods at all - explain and provide justification for y our views. Provide an example based on your experience.

Question 2. Do you think there are good arguments explaining why a purely good God would allow bad things to happen to good people?

Justify your views with your own arguments and references to the course materials.

Question 3. Although a humanist, Paine believed in God and the afterlife. Explain his reasoning and offer your own. Support your own reasoning with your personal example. Your explanation should include a description of the fundamentals of Humanism and a discussion of the extent to which it is compatible with religious beliefs.

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