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Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism?
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Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods.
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Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods.
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Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature.
D.
Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god.

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Monotheism = belief in one god; polytheism = belief in multiple gods; animism = belief that natural objects/places/creatures have spiritual essence or powers.